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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $69.68

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Fri 27 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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demcphee

Jun 2019

The queue to go up both am and pm were very short. The crowd on the viewing platform itself on the pm was larger. Presuming we all arrived around he same time to see the lights. Enjoyable adventure and a good chance to get a great view of the city and put places into perspective.

wagnerkarinl

Jun 2019

We are in NYC so often bc we do not live far away. We often drive in for the day with the kids, and at times, my husband and I do some overnight trips when we see a show. Our show finished at 11PM and after an evening cocktail we decided we would walk to the Empire set building and go to the top floor where neither of us had ever been. It was 1AM at this time and it is open until 2. Clearly there was no line, however, there were some people up top. It was totally worth the visit. Not only was there no line and no crowding, the city was beautiful at night. I was very happy with our visit.

absprince89

Jun 2019

My husband and I travelled to New York from the UK to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. As part of the trip we purchased CityPASS vouchers so we could see various attractions. We chose to visit the Empire State Building at night. We were blown away by the breathtaking views and how New York looks simply stunning at night. All the lights look incredible. For anyone visiting New York this is an absolute must!!!! Do not miss out on the opportunity to see New York from the heights of the building. Day or night it will be stunning. Thank you to the staff for working hard to make the experience truly amazing.