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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $69.68

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Tue 24 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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RJD01

May 2019

We booked our tickets prior to visiting NYC. On the day (weekday)we visited there were minimal queues and we were able to go straight up. The 102nd floor was not open so we could not pay the extra money to get a ticket for this floor. The historical building and views were well worth seeing, and it would be foolish not to visit it.

Mellie2013

May 2019

The skyline of New York City would be dismal without the Empire State Building. This iconic building can be seen from street level and is a beacon. With changing colour themes, the ESB lights up the sky and honours various agencies daily. We enjoyed the Empire State Building, utilized the CityPass for admission, with both day and night views. The ESB is unlike Top of The Rock which allocates timed entry. The ESB is a first come, first served venue. Line up and everyone is passed through security and ticket vending machines deal with tickets. FYI the QR (quick response) codes on cell phones are not easily read by the machine. Utilizing the QR code ticket held up the lines and attendants were required to proceed. They were not quick. We ascended to the top twice on the same day. We arrived at 11:30am and at 9pm. The procedure is identical at all hours and the time through was basically 2 hours round trip in mid-April. It's a well run machine. The views from the observation deck are amazing. This is a highly sought after venue and visitors are overflowing, day or night. We found all visitors courteous and happy. The night skyline twinkled and viewing the city from above was magical. We were in NYC! If you are expecting an empty deck, like in Sleepless in Seattle, arrive extra early or in off season. That's not happening this time of year! Highly recommend purchasing the day and night ticket. A different feel during both visits. If you are time pressed, go up during the night. It's AMAZING!

ronnietime

May 2019

It was a great Manhattan skyline view from the observation deck. It's an old building, but Facilities are well maintained.