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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $69.68

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Wed 25 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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Tx91791

Jun 2019

I wasn't too impressed with this one, day or night. Actually at night it was so crowded at the top that I didn't bother to stick around more than a few minutes. I found Top of the Rock to be a better experience and view. Only did that one at night. The line for this one during the day was nearly unbearable. Hours long and definitely not worth the wait. Actually there are multiple lines. One outside the building. One inside. Another one inside to get to security. Then another one to get to the elevators. And another to actually get to the top on another elevator (unless they let you climb stairs for 5 minutes...man that works the calfs!)

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hi Tx91791, We're sorry to hear you didn't have a more enjoyable experience with us. For future reference, we recommend arriving during our off-peak hours between 8-10 am, or after 11 pm to avoid peak hour lines and crowds. 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

kae b

Jun 2019

We've come across some grumpy workers in New York but the staff at the Empire State Building are really friendly, smiling and helpful.

Lorraine320

Jun 2019

This was our second trip to New York and we had a list of things to do this time. We timed it right, still day light when we arrived and it got dark before we left. It was amazing to see the sights in the day light and then the dark. We had no queue straight in. The lifts are great, don't forget to look up and have your video ready.