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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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972vilasj

Dec 2021

Refrain from going and save your money. There are much better options in Manhattan, visit those for a value to your hard earned money. Try Vanderbilt, WTC, Hudson Yards, those have marvelous views and a real good greeting staff... Empire state staff is very rude and do not even bother to help you.... 100$ wasted ... never ever visiting empire state building

vincentguillaume

Dec 2021

Going at 8am, to enjoy morning view and not so crowded....but we were wrong and ...visit is merely insipid. Staff usually smiling and welcoming was late, no welcome and with a tone different. Control of bags was harder than in airports , we had to throw away items that were screened ok in JFK, Roma and Geneva airport ...nonsense.... Moving on we had to go through a number of alleys that depict Empire State Buulding as the thing to do. Like an overblown ego, this self satisfactory presentation is somehow disappointing and no historical details to feed one curiosity.... Once you reach the top, nothing really. Top of the rock offers you the iconic view on ESB, but ESB offers you a chance to pay 38$ pp to reach the upper level.,, Disappointing. I believe that tower OWTC south of Manhattan might offer another great view - and one of the bay too. We should have done that one instead. And go visit liberty island : great visit, great museum - a nice surprise to us :))

jatorresh22

Dec 2021

If you have never been to NYC, then check it out…if you have time. Otherwise, don’t spend your money on this. You can get an amazing view at Top of the Rock for less. Empire state tour is short, fast and not much to it. My wife and I finished everything in 45 min or less. Overly packed and only got a few cool shots. Staff is friendly, and New Yorky, and constantly tell people where to go. Its part of their job, can’t blame them. Just like any other toursit trap, thy try to get you to buy their photos. If you must go to this, then check it out.