STARGAZING TRAVEL GUIDE
The boats worth getting on.
The 15 stargazing tours in the usa travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you see overhead, how dark the sky really gets, who guides the night, and what a seat under the stars costs.
Go up the Empire State Building for 86th-floor 360° views, optional 102nd-floor upgrade, and a museum full of building and pop-culture history.
Most Popular“nothing to change - it was cool to see it in the evening”
Skip-the-line access to One World Observatory with a 47-second SkyPod ride, 360 views, interactive exhibits, and optional VIP history tour.
“Amazing experience - starting from the elevator showing the history of the city to the fantastic 360 views from the top. We arrived 30 min before sunset so we got to see the city during the day as well as lit up at night”
Skip-the-line to One World Observatory for a fast SkyPod ride, 360° NYC views, and optional priority upgrades plus guided access to all 3 levels.
“Amazing 360 degree look of nyc. Recommend for evening hangout”
Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and One World Observatory in one guided trip with skip-the-line museum access and city views.
“Great orientation before going into the museum. Added much depth and context. Tom was a terrific guide”
Skip the ticket lines for views from One World Trade Center, plus an optional iPad experience and dining voucher with your ticket.
“All you need is an hour. We did the 8pm tour which was only $29 each instead of $49 and it was well worth it!!!!”
Small-group NYC day tour with subway and ferry views of Lady Liberty, plus Times Square, Grand Central, 9/11 Memorial, and One World Observatory.
“The travel guide is very knowledgeable. There are a lot to see in this tour. It is worth for joining this tour. This is a great experience.”
Kona coffee, sweet bread, black sand sea turtles, Volcanoes National Park, lava tube, and twilight stargazing from Saddle Road.
“They do provide jackets and rain jackets if needed. I did bring a hoodie and was happy they had extra for the end of the tour. We were lucky to see some activity from the volcano, but every part of the tour was great my favorite was the stargazing and our tour guide Derek. Derek…”
Guided Griffith Park hike with panoramic LA views, Hollywood Sign photo stops, and an included Griffith Observatory visit with skip-the-line entry.
“Josh was an amazing guide! It was a fabulous hike and great views. Would definitely recommend it when visiting the LA area.”
Sedona Oak Creek stargazing with astronomers. Private 1h15 GPS telescope views, binoculars, and laser-guided constellations from $89.
“We loved learning about the stars, constellation's and everything about that night. Most importantly the telescope views.”
Guided 9/11 Memorial walk from St. Paul’s Chapel to the pools, plus optional One World Observatory with Sky Pod views.
“The tour was very informative and also quite emotional too . Our tour guide Daniel was fantastic and also his personal experience of the events that day on Sept 11th added to what was a very emotive experience.”
Walk Ground Zero with a local guide, then choose One World Observatory for 360° NYC views after the memorial visit.
“Raymond did a great job, was very personable, knowledgeable, and kept a good pace. The coverage was great and the teen kids stayed interested and engaged. The group was of a great size.”
Hollywood at night plus a 30-minute break at Griffith Observatory for skyline photos, all in 90 minutes for $49.
“I absolutely loved this amazing tour experience! Everything was well organized, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The highlight was the tour with Daren — fun, safe, and full of interesting insights. Catching the view of the Hollywood Sign just before sunset was truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
Small-group Griffith Observatory insider tour with Hollywood Sign views, interactive science stops, and a Samuel Oschin Planetarium show.
“I can’t tell you because we weren’t able to have our tour with Esteban because we couldn’t find a parking place at Griffith Park. So very disappointed. Esteban was such a nice guy. He felt as bad as we did. He gave me the name of a company to email about a refund.”
Small-group, insider-led 90-minute tour at Griffith Observatory with Hollywood Sign views and a Samuel Oschin Planetarium show.
“Estevan had the greatest of dispositions and attentions with the group during the entire tour. We had the best time thanks to him.”
Sedona’s original UFO and stargazing tour with military night-vision goggles, three dark-sky stops, and UFO stories in under 2 hours.
“The night vision goggles are awesome to look at the night sky with. This is not a stargazing tour at all though. It's just a very rude woman who lies and tells everyone that the satellites you can see with night vision are alien crafts. And not even with a jokingly playful (just for the…”
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