---
title: View Boston Observatory
slug: view-boston-observatory-boston
type: attraction
sub_type: observatories
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/view-boston-observatory-boston
city: Boston
state: MA
country: US
address: Prudential Center Boston, 800 Boylston Street Floor 52
geo:
  lat: 42.34716
  lng: -71.08251
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:48:54.320Z
price_from:
  amount: 34
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 236
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: The View Experience
        price: 31.38
        regular_price: 34
        savings: 2.62
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13-64 yrs)
            min_age: 13
            max_age: 64
          - name: Senior (65+ yrs)
            min_age: 65
          - name: Youth (6-12 yrs)
            min_age: 6
            max_age: 12
---
## Overview

The View Boston skywalk observatory offers panoramic views and interactive exhibits from atop the 750-foot Prudential Tower in Boston, featuring three floors of experiences including a 360-degree open-air deck and a massive 3D city model.

## What's Included

- Admission to three floors of interactive exhibits
- Access to The Lookout elevated viewing platform with virtual viewers
- Entry to The Cloud Terrace, a 360-degree open-air roof deck
- Experience with the Boston 365 3D city model with projection mapping
- Use of interactive neighborhood discovery tools and a 270-degree immersive theater
- View Print personalized itinerary feature

## What's Not Included

- Food and drinks (available for purchase at the bar and restaurant)
- Parking fees

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## Ticket Options

- **The View Experience** — $31.38 (regularly $34.00, save $2.62)
  Get a mesmerizing panoramic view of the city through a Boston observatory in Prudential Tower. View Boston provides breathtaking 360-degree views, access to interactive exhibits, and ViewPrint—your personalized itinerary from the View Boston experience. You can’t miss this!
  - Adult (13-64 yrs)
  - Senior (65+ yrs)
  - Youth (6-12 yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Three floors of interactive exhibits and spectacular views at the heart of Boston
- See breathtaking panoramic city skyline views from The Lookout elevated platform
- Learn about city landmarks and attractions using Virtual Viewers
- Take selfies at The Cloud Terrace open-air roof deck
- Explore Boston 365, a 3D city model with projection mapping showing the seasons
- Food and drinks are available for purchase at the bar and restaurant
- Last entry is one hour prior to closing time
- View Boston is located in Prudential Center Boston, MA 02199
- Accessible via MBTA’s Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail, and bus system
- Validated parking available starting at 9:30 AM; parking garage accepts credit cards only
- Re-entry is not permitted once a ticket is scanned
- Luggage is not allowed; bags no larger than 25" high, 17" wide, and 9" deep permitted; all bags subject to search
- No lockers or storage facilities available
- Only service animals permitted; no pets allowed
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the facility, including the outdoor Cloud Terrace deck

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where is the View Boston at Prudential Center?

View Boston at Prudential Center is located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, known for its historic charm, high-end shopping, and cultural landmarks.

### How do I get there?

View Boston Observatory in Prudential Center is accessible from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail, and bus system. The Green Line “E” train has a Prudential Center stop, which exits into the Center.

### Is there parking?

Yes, there is validated parking starting at 9:30 AM. Please note that the Prudential Center Boston's parking garage only accepts credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, at these rates: 0 to 4 Hours: $20; 4 to 5 Hours: $25; After 5 hours daily rates apply.

### Is re-entry allowed?

No, sorry. Re-entry is not permitted once a ticket has been scanned in.

### What is View Boston's bag policy?

Luggage is not allowed at View Boston. Only bags, backpacks, or packages no larger than 25 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 9 inches deep are permitted. All bags are subject to search.

### Are there lockers at View Boston?

View Boston does not offer lockers or storage facilities for guests.

### Are pets allowed?

No, only service animals are permitted inside the Prudential Center Boston.

### Is smoking allowed?

No, View Boston is a non-smoking facility and smoking is prohibited in all areas, including the outdoor Cloud Terrace deck on Level 51.

## Reviews

> "Great View, Restaurant and Bar Closed"
> — JozzP, March 22, 2026

> "First time"
> — 855nievesc, November 23, 2025