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Empire State Building Day and Night Admission Ticket

Empire State Building Day and Night Admission Ticket

Overview

Find yourself in the center of it all, above it all, when you visit the Empire State Building’s open-air 86th Floor Observation Deck. As the most famous observatory in the world, the 86th Floor has been the setting of dozens of movie and television scenes, as well as tens of millions of unforgettable personal moments.

This day and night ticket allows you to experience the city from the world's most famous building. Experience the 360-degree, open-air observatory under the morning sun and the sparkling city lights the same night.

City: New York City

Sun 29 Dec

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Starting at $69.68

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Sun 29 Dec

Starting at $69.68

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Evening Ticket

Daytime Ticket

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Meeting point

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New York City
20 West 34th Street

• All visitors are required to pass through security. This line may not be bypassed under any circumstance.
• Both tickets must be used the same calendar day by the same customer (face recognition technology used to validate)
• Non-transferable and non-refundable
Important Note:
• Everyone must go through the security check when entering the building
• No glass or bottles are permitted to be taken to the Observatory
• Cameras and camcorders are allowed, but no tripods
• You can ONLY bring carry-on-size bags and backpacks
• There are no rooms to check coats, packages, baggage or suitcases, so please don't bring them to the Observatory

Masks are optional for all guests at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience. For guest comfort, Observatory staff is fully vaccinated and will continue to wear masks.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Both tickets must be used the same calendar day by the same customer
No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines or wait times at the building
Infant tickets for children 0-5 years are free and can be picked up at the ticket office upon arrival
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Masks are optional for all guests at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience. For guest comfort, Observatory staff is fully vaccinated and will continue to wear masks.

What To Expect

Empire State Building

Experience this world renowned landmark at day and night with this dual option ticket (both tickets must be used the same calendar day by the same customer). See the expansive daytime views and the city lights sparkle that night. The Observation Deck wraps around the building’s spire, providing 360-degree views of New York and beyond. From up here you’ll get one-of-a-kind views of Central Park, The Hudson River and East River, The Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, The Statue of Liberty, and much more. Download the official Observatory Experience app which teaches you about your view from every direction. Then take advantage of our high-powered binoculars to get a closer look.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (398)

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Jill D

Jun 2019

This is one of those things you should do once and then move on. You are going for the view. So, with that in mind we did not purchase tickets before our trip. If it is rainy or cloudy your view could be of absolutely nothing. We had beautiful weather. I had read that the lines start getting long around mid-morning. So, with that in mind I had my crew there when they opened for tours. We had no issues what so ever. We breezed through all the way to the observation deck. I will say, by the time we left there were lines starting to form. My advice would be go early and buy tickets while you are in line.

danbolognani

Jun 2019

If you're visiting the Empire State Building (or any other major landmark) on a holiday / peak time - here are a couple of things to consider. 1) Check the wait times BEFORE you buy tickets, as you may be stuck in an impossible line, waiting for hours, with little chance of a ticket refund. 2) Check the refund policy before you buy the tickets (see above!), 3) Note that the Empire State Building entrance line and ticket line are the SAME, until the very last moment when you pass the ticket kiosks. Therefore - you truly do NOT skip the ticket line, as everyone is in the same line, and the ticket purchase process is more or less instant, no matter if you buy them - ahead of time (online), or at the self-service kiosk (once you're finally inside the building). We purchased our tickets through Musement.com, and admit that it was a peak (Christmas / New Years) week to visit. The purchase itself was easy, though when we arrived there and realized how long the wait was (more than 2 hours) - we could not reach anyone on the customer service phone line, and likely would not have received a refund anyway. Live and learn!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hi danbolognani, We are always looking for ways to improve the Empire State Building experience, so we greatly appreciate your feedback. To avoid peak-hour lines and crowds, we recommend arriving during our off-peak hours: between 8-10 am or after 11 pm. Additionally, purchasing tickets online ahead of time allows you to skip the ticketing line in the building, whereas our Express Pass permits you to skip all lines inside the building. Thank you for visiting. - Empire State Building

Dream40673

Jun 2019

first visit to Empire State Building out of 7 visits to US of A..mesmerized by views of New York from all sides of viewing gallery.. visited in late afternoon and stayed till sunset..to see glittering New York..