What an amazing experience! The additional price of admission was well worth the ability to skip the line, and our tour guide, Ben was fantastic! Ben has lived in NYC for about 20 years, and was very knowledgable about all things Manhattan. Ben explained to us all the safety features built into One World Trade Center, including the incredibly strong building core and the additional stairwells built into the core. Ben also explained to us how Manhattan was originally established for international trade and that has remained it's focus to this day. When we got to the observation deck, we could see for miles and miles! Then a cloud rolled in and blanked out part of the view, then it got clear again, then it started to snow a little, then it cleared again. It was amazing to watch so much different weather in such a short time.
We are a very curious family, and we must have asked Ben about a thousand questions, and he very enthusiatically answered all of them. We had questions about all the major landmarks, the geology of Manhattan, and the history of Manhattan. Our whole family enjoyed the experience. Based on our experience, we highly recommend the additional cost of the premium experience, especially since the $15 credit at the cafe covered a nice lunch that we could eat while enjoying the view!
Response from Host
Dec 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and thank you for sharing such positive comments Ben, we will share your kind words. Our Tour Ambassadors do an amazing job of telling the story of New York, their knowledge of the city never ceases to amaze us. We appreciate you choosing us to visit. Until next time!