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Combo (Save 5%): SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets + 15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

Name: Combo (Save 5%): SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets + 15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour
Start: 2025-12-24T13:30:00
End: 2025-12-24T14:30:00
Location: New York

Helicopter on a helipad with New York City skyline in the background.

Helicopter flying over New York City skyline with skyscrapers in view.

Tourists on glass floor at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt overlooking New York City skyline.

Visitors exploring mirrored room with reflective spheres, New York City skyline in background.

Open today

09:00am - 12:00am

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

4.6/5

(7,726)

Ivan

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Hi, me and my girl had an amazing time on the SUMMIT one Vanderbilt experience. It was my first time in New York and the first time going to an attraction like this one. We did a long line that tooks us up in the skyes and since we pass through the door we got amaze by the views and how everithing looked. The timeframe for all activities was very generous and the fact tha we could decide when to keep going was perfect to really get the view and the experience. The only not that great was the room of ballons due to there being way to many people at the same time and kids kiking the ballons. But appart from that all the view and the pictures they took for us was extremely great and a pleasant experience.

Jennifer

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was a great experience- I felt it was unique and fun and great ambiance as well. The only drawback I faced was how overwhelmed it got with the entrance. I don't know if it was overbooked but other than that minor issue it was fine. Would love to come back again!

Maria

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The entrance was easy. The quick of the lift is an emotion! I like a lot the picies of art and the explination. The view is fabulose and the mirror make an effect super . I went with 2 child and they enjoy a lot. We also enjoy de bar on the top. Security good.

Take NYC to new heights with this combo. While SUMMIT provides a stationary yet immersive experience with its art installations and architectural features, the helicopter tour offers a dynamic journey, capturing the city's expanse in motion.

Explore three futuristic floors at SUMMIT, including Air’s mirror illusions, Levitation’s glass ledges, and the soaring Ascent elevator.

Soar above Manhattan on a 15-min helicopter ride with live commentary by the pilot and sky-high views of popular NYC landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park & the Empire State Building.

Both experiences are an absolute dream for photos. SUMMIT’s mirrored rooms and skyboxes make for surreal, artsy shots, while the helicopter ride gives you unbeatable aerial views of NYC from above.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Entry to SUMMIT Experience

Access to all 3 floors and immersive experiences

Access to the Après eatery & cafe

15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

12 to 15-min shared helicopter tour

Aerial view of 9+ attractions

Live commentary by the pilot

Noise-cancelling headsets

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Tawny
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The experience was what we expected once we got inside. We did not expect to stand in line for 2 hours just to get to Summit One and then wait in line again to get back down...we stood in line for over 3 hours for an experience that should have taken 2 hours total. The employee, Maria, was extremely rude when explaining that there was a long line to return to the ground floor. She let some people cut the line to get down the elevators and not others. It was very frustrating.
Melinda
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Summit One is beautiful and has great photo ops...however, the experience was less enjoyable than it should have been due to the staff running the venue...they're EXTREMELY bossy and rude...they were so controlling that I was in a bad mood before I got through the event. I would not pay to go there again and wouldn't recommend it to others either. There are other observation places in NYC that would hopefully treat you better.
Lizbeth
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
I just didn't like how it was so foggy and you couldn't see anything good up there I wished I would of gone another day that wasn't so foggy to have good pictures all of them came out bad and white
Harper
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The views were immaculate. I enjoyed the different photo opportunities all throughout the experience. It wasn't too crowded around to grab the specific photos I wanted.
Consuelo
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We were on 28th of November and we had a fast entrance without complications. I recommend the service. 😉

Step up your sightseeing game and enjoy two unique experiences in New York City, the mesmerizing SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and the thrilling 15-min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour at a value-for-money deal.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Getting started

Head to One Vanderbilt in Midtown East. Show your ticket at the entrance and get ready for a quick security check and ticket scan before heading up.

What to expect

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is known for its immersive art and sky-high glass experiences.

Features:

Explore three floors of breathtaking views and interactive installations.

Step into Air, a mirrored room that plays with your senses.

Experience Levitation, a glass skybox that extends over the city.

Take the Ascent elevator, rising 100 feet above the building for epic views.

15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

Embark on a breathtaking 15-minute helicopter tour across the illustrious New York skyline. From the iconic Statue of Liberty, the symbol of American aspiration, to the One World Trade Center, the tallest building in New York City, you will witness over nine celebrated attractions. Complimented with live commentary by the pilot, this helicopter tour is an economical and time-efficient way to marvel at the Big Apple's sheer grandeur from 1500-2000ft above the ground.

Getting started

Arrive at the helicopter terminal in Downtown Manhattan. Check in with your ID and ticket. Follow security protocols before boarding.

What to expect

This helicopter tour offers gorgeous aerial views of NYC’s landmarks in a quick, exciting flight.

Features:

Fly over Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building on a 15-min helicopter ride.

Enjoy expert commentary from your pilot.

Capture unforgettable photos of the city from above.

Sights covered:

Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island

One World Trade Center

Chelsea Piers

The Intrepid

Times Square

Empire State Building

Chrysler Building

and more popular attractions

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Monday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 12:00am	last entry 10:30pm

What's not allowed

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

There is no provision for the storage of personal items. Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not permitted. All bags and containers are subject to a security check.

Guests are welcome to take photos with personal, handheld devices only. Professional photography equipment cannot be carried inside.

Additional information

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by an adult throughout the experience.

Make sure to bring your sunglasses. The reflective materials used throughout the space create a bright environment during the day.

15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

Children aged under 2 don’t require tickets but must sit on the lap of an adult.

The weight limit is 275 pounds or 125 kg per passenger, passengers who weigh more than this or close to this may have to wait for a flight that can safely accommodate their weight.

The helicopter does not fly over Manhattan itself, but up the Hudson, beside Manhattan.

Book your tickets in advance as the New York Helicopter Tour sells out quickly.

Plan your tour at the start of your NYC trip to account for potential rescheduling due to weather conditions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Show your ticket at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

Address: 45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point

15-Min Standard NYC Helicopter Tour

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.