Guided Tours

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

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9:00am - 12:00am

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Guided tour

4.9/5(31)

Eric D

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our guide, Xzeyvion A., was amazing. He was super helpful in helping us take amazing pictures while giving us all the intricate details of the summit and the building. Highly recommended.
    • Skip the lines and head straight into the magic of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with fast-track entry to all the major highlights.

    • Your 90-min guided tour is led by a Guest Experience Tour Lead who will share stories and insights as you explore all three floors.

    • Step out onto the open-air terrace for unbeatable skyline views, take in the art and architecture without the wait, and walk away with a digital photo package to remember it all.

    • Choosing skip-the-line tickets with a guide means you spend less time waiting and more time actually experiencing SUMMIT, with insider details that make every moment more meaningful.

    • Fun fact: The mirrored installation Air by Kenzo Digital spans over 30,000 square feet—that’s bigger than half a football field!

    • Entry tickets to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

    • Personalized 90-min tour led by the Guest Experience Tour Lead

    • Skip-the-line privileges at all key points: entrance, security, elevators, and Levitation

    • Complimentary digital photo package

    • Food & beverages (available for purchase at Après)

    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 31 reviews

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    Argentina
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    Guests from Brazil, Argentina, Spain and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Eric D

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Our guide, Xzeyvion A., was amazing. He was super helpful in helping us take amazing pictures while giving us all the intricate details of the summit and the building. Highly recommended.

    Jose S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    The attentive guide, no lines—the best of the best, highly recommended, incredible photos—10 out of 10

    Zanthia W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    Our Tour Guide was the Best , he was so knowledgeable, courtesous, just a hoot to tour with he made the tour much more enjoyable. I can not remember his name for the life of me but I really hope this review finds him because he was awesome. The summit was the best gift I gave my husband for his birthday, my husband loved loved it all the rooms and view we saw and was apart of was so beautiful we have never experienced any thing like that. so serene and captivaing it was like went went to heavens doors. We had a blast!!!! Oh I posted a photo with our tour guide

    Micheala M

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    So much fun, Mitchell from Jersey was so funny, knowagable.

    Ivan A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Nov 2025
    It was an unforgettable time unique experience the tour guide was awesome made my proposal one to remember for life and definitely a story to tell

**Your Experience (Summary)**See NYC from above like never before with this exclusive 90-min guided experience that takes you through all three levels of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, minus the lines and the wait.

Getting started

Your tour begins at the top of the MTA Staircase, just across from the SUMMIT entrance. There, you’ll meet your Guest Experience Tour Lead, who will be your go-to expert for the journey ahead.

What to expect

Skip the lines at the entrance, security, and even at Levitation, the famous skyboxes with glass floors over Madison Avenue. Your tour lead will guide you through immersive installations like Air by Kenzo Digital, floating silver orbs in Affinity, and reflective spaces that play with perspective and light.

Along the way, you’ll get insider stories, fun facts, and a deeper look into SUMMIT’s art, architecture, and design—all tailored to your pace and interests.

Features:

  • Your 90-min tour gives you priority access through the entrance, security, and Levitation.

  • The tour guide creates a personalized experience that allows you to enjoy and immerse yourself in the space's art and architecture.

  • Visit the immersive exhibits and explore the space as you learn interesting facts and insights about SUMMIT.

Wrapping up

Cap off your tour with some fresh air and world-class views from the outdoor terrace, 1,100 feet above Manhattan. It’s the perfect photo op, and yes, your ticket includes a digital photo package so you can take the memories home.

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