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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $69.68

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Mon 23 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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emartin1995

Apr 2019

We did the Empire State Building at night as we had already done top of the rock and I can honestly say the night time view of the city was incredible, so beautiful it is an absolute must do!! Be warned though it does some time getting up and down the building!

uaelion

Apr 2019

It was a busy week for me and I needed all the time I can get in NYC so I decided to get fast track but unfortunately it just saved 5 minutes as it was a weekday and at night.

NicolaKS44

Apr 2019

My husband and I visited the Empire State Building on 10th April which was the last day of our trip. We had lots to cram in our last day and, as part of itinerary, we had pre-purchased an a.m. and p.m. ticket for the ESB. We arrived about 10am and were completely gutted when we saw the size if the queue. We were told it would take up to three hours to queue from the point we joined and we simply didn't have that amount of time to wait (if we wanted to fit everything in!). Then we met Tanya!!! Tanya appeared just at the moment we were considering leaving and we asked if we could upgrade to express tickets (Just for the day) to get us straight to the top - and get us straight to the top she did!!! Tanya told us to follow her and she took us straight through - we were first in line for everything and paying for the express tickets was the best extra dollars we spent. The lovely man in the ticket booth was struggling a little with upgrading us...but Tanya was there and sorted it all. She could not have been any nicer with it all too - Tanya's customer service was genuinely next level and did everything with a laugh and smile - nothing was too much trouble. Yes, the ESB is a MUST if you're in NYC (it's iconic!) but Tanya was what made our trip that day. Without her, we'd have walked away and never got to experience life at the top - she made our day and our trip. THANK YOU!!!