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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 07 Jan

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Starting at $69.68

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Tue 07 Jan

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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Tessalavergnemiller

Oct 2021

The views are incredible, but the people working their were even better. I want to give a special shout-out to Frank, who works at the Empire State Building. He went out of his way to chat with us, make us feel welcome and give us local recommendations. He even introduced us to Tony, the guitar player at the top! We left buzzing with positive energy after talking with Frank!!! Give that man a raise or at least a high 5. Frank- if you see this, a huge thank you!!! From Jack & Tessa in Seattle.

Io_amo_la_Brianza

Oct 2021

This is right place where to have an amazing view of the city and remind several movies. Fantastic view of the city. I’ll be back!

R9543HImariah

Oct 2021

Thursday was a special day! Early afternoon we went to the Empire State Building which was amazing! We had purchased tickets online for a double whammy, the 86th and 102nd floors! We got in line outside including only 5 people in front of us. When we entered the building, there were probably 10. Now, here’s a spoiler alert! If you plan on visiting one day, I don’t want you to go any further so it won’t ruin the surprises! Here goes! We walked a path that showed the magnificent history of the construction and milestones. There were tremendous wall-length pictures of celebrities on the observation deck, really cool! We made it to the elevators that you see in all the movies - wow! Up we go! Or, are we? It’s so smooth, it feels like we’re not even moving! Oh, and the movie on the ceiling welcoming you to the construction of each floor was a very nice touch! I mean, we had 80 floors to travel! We exited the elevator and are met with an attendant directing us to a hallway which led to a museum-like area, a neat display of signs on the ceiling providing directional signs to major landmarks in the city - love it! It’s all such a blur, but I believe this is where we got our photo taken with the city background! What a wonderful momento!. Cool stuff! We ended up on an elevator again and headed to the 86th floor observation deck. We walked outside and took some pictures; it was amazing to see the East and Hudson Rivers on either side of us merging! The Chrysler building and Freedom Tower look so small from up here!! Central Park a small patch of green - wow is all I can say! We met a nice couple from San Diego who were enjoying the experience too - I helped by taking their picture overlooking the city. Tara had done it for two friends right before that! I know they appreciated it! So, off to the next ride - the 102nd floor. We ended up at the very tip of the Empire State Building, a small observation room that was encased in windows. An outstanding 360 degree panoramic view of the city and beyond! The attendant whose son is a NY firefighter told us which direction to look for New Jersey, the mountains of Pennsylvania and much much more! Breathtaking! We saw the engineers’ access to the outside and the stairs to walk all the way down to 5th Avenue! I bet you didn’t know there were 1,869 steps from the top of the Empire State Building to the bottom! I sure am glad the elevator didn’t fail!