View Boston Observation Deck: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
45 min - 1 h
Observation Deck
Prudential Tower completed 1965; observation deck reopened as View Boston in 2023
800 Boylston St, 52nd Floor, Boston, MA, USA
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$32.00
$48.00 (Adult, Sips & Sights Experience, includes one beverage)
Check the official site for current seasonal hours.
Timed-entry ticket recommended; a booking fee applies per ticket online.
Boston's observation deck atop the Prudential Tower (50th-52nd floors), including an open-air rooftop level. Formerly branded Skywalk Observatory; reopened as View Boston after a 2023 renovation.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, General Admission | $32.00 | Online recommended | |
| Adult, Sips & Sights Experience | $48.00 | Online recommended | |
| With Boston CityPASS | Included (1 of 4 picks from 7) | Must be chosen — not automatic | |
| With Go City Boston | Included | Confirmed on Go City's attraction list |
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Ticket Options
$32.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
View Boston occupies the 50th-52nd floors of the Prudential Tower, one of Boston's tallest buildings, between the Back Bay and South End. Reopened in 2023 after a full renovation (previously known as the Skywalk Observatory), it combines indoor viewing levels with an open-air rooftop deck looking out over the Charles River, the Financial District, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
What to See: Top Highlights
Open-Air Rooftop
An outdoor terrace on the 52nd floor — one of the only open-air viewing decks in the city.
Interactive City Model
A large-scale illuminated model of Boston highlighting neighborhoods and landmarks along the Freedom Trail.
Sips & Sights Experience
A premium upgrade pairing the view with a included beverage, popular around sunset.
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Is This Covered by a Boston Pass?
Compare Boston PassesYes on both — but the two passes work differently here. Go City Boston includes it as part of unlimited access across its 47-attraction list, while on Boston CityPASS it's one of your 4 choices from a list of 7 (not automatically guaranteed).
Boston CityPASS
Conditional. Eligible as one of the 4 picks from the 7-attraction list — not automatically included; you must choose it.
Go City Boston — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. Confirmed on Go City's own published Boston attractions list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is View Boston the same as the old Skywalk Observatory?
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