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NYC Skywalk Observation Deck 1 hr

TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10

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20 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride a glass elevator, explore New York history, and walk 19 floors above Times Square at One Times Square’s Skywalk.

About this tour

Step inside One Times Square, home of the world-famous New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, and see Times Square from a fresh perspective. This 60-minute NYC Skywalk Observation Deck experience begins with a glass-elevator ride past the neighborhood’s brilliant billboards, then opens onto a 360-degree deck and a glass walkway 19 floors above the street.

Along the way, explore interactive exhibits tracing more than a century of New York history. The experience features a ride in the Times Machine glass elevator, a virtual 1930s airship flight, and a digital taxi journey through Broadway’s golden eras. Pause for a photo with the Centennial New Year’s Eve Ball, then write a wish on official Times Square confetti at the wishing wall. The wishes are hand-tossed over Times Square on New Year’s Eve.

With sweeping views, immersive history, and a close-up look at a celebrated New York landmark, the NYC Skywalk Observation Deck offers a memorable way to experience the heart of Times Square. Book your visit and take in the city from above.

Highlights

  • Ride a glass elevator through the brilliant Times Square billboards
  • Step onto a glass walkway 19 floors above Times Square
  • Take in 360-degree views from the Skywalk
  • Pose with the Centennial New Year’s Eve Ball
  • Write a wish on official Times Square confetti

What's included

Included

  • Ticket to NYC’s tallest glass elevator ride
  • Access to the 360-degree Skywalk
  • Photo opportunity with the Centennial New Year’s Eve Ball
  • Glass walkway 19 floors above Times Square
  • Confetti wishing wall

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children ages 5 and under are free

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 20 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.

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