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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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Phil25

Nov 2022

Had booked our date/timeslot as part of our CityPass ticket (which all worked well). On arrival there were still some queues to get in and up the lifts but it wasn't too bad and there was an interesting historical display on the way. Once up we walked all around the 86th floor although unfortunately it was too foggy to see very much but that was hardly their fault! We had planned to go back for the night visit but didn't as it was still foggy in the evening. Interestingly a couple of days later we had our timeslot for Top of the Rock but when we got there we were told that there was no visibility again but we could change our timeslot to later in the day at the reception desk, which we did (no quere there either!) It was a shame Empire State didn't give us this option but we still got fantastic views from Top of the Rock when we went hack later in the afternoon so that more than made up for the lack of views at Empire State.

SMW2003

Oct 2022

No trip to NYC is complete without a visits here. We last came 20 years ago & this time was so much better… now the entrance is to the side (make sure you pre book as you walk right in at your time slot, no long queues) & there is a visitors experience exhibition as you make your way to the elevators (last time was in at main entrance & straight up to observation deck). Also to add we got our tickets via CityPass & the day we had booked woke up to thick fog, the CityPass allows us to cancel Our booking & re-book for 2 days later without any fees or fuss (result for us as when we returned was perfect blue skies). This time was so much better with some great things to see & experience even before you head up for the views. All the staff are uniformed & so polite, adding to the sense for something special. Once up on the observation decks the views were breathtaking - a real must do for any visitor ! 100% recommend this.

288livw

Oct 2022

The views here are amazing. You can see all around the beautiful city. We went during the day and it was simply stunning. It wasn't too busy around 11am and we were able to walk the whole way round the top of the building without pushing or shoving anyone out the way.