Empire State Building Sunrise Experience Ticket

Overview

Experience the awakening of the Empire State Building and New York City. An unforgettable treat, this sunrise experience is a must see for any visitor to New York City,

City: New York City

Wed 06 Nov

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Starting at $136.09

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Wed 06 Nov

Starting at $136.09

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Sunrise Experience Ticket

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Meeting point

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New York City
20 West 34th Street

• Please proceed to the Information Desk in the Lobby to check in
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time

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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines or wait times at the building
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

The world’s most famous building is on every list for its observatory’s spectacular indoor and outdoor 360-degree views from the heart of Manhattan. A limited number of ticket holders will have the chance to arrive before the building officially opens. Check-in at the information desk and you will be escorted to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building. Get lost in the hues of the sky as the city awakens. Seeing the sunrise from the heart of New York will be an unforgettable moment of your time in New York.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

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Louise C

Nov 2019

I booked tickets for myself and two teenage daughters on my birthday to go up to the top and then to have dinner in the restaurant. I paid everything and received my confirmation but what I didn’t see in the small print was that the restaurant wasn’t open on Sundays (when we were planning to go). So when we turned up we were very disappointed to find that my special birthday dinner was not going to happen. To make matters worse, the weather was terrible. It was raining heavily and the low cloud cover meant that we couldn’t enjoy the wonderful view either. The girl in the ticket booth called her supervisor, Ibrahim, to explain to me how I could get a refund and he couldn’t have been more helpful. Even though the weather was bad he took us up to the viewing deck and told us to come back the next day. When we arrived just before sunset the following day the queue to get in was extremely long, neither of my girls wanted to wait but we had made the journey over there for a second time so I didn’t want to walk away. I went to the front of the queue and was delighted to see Ibrahim there! He took me aside and said that he would escort us up to the top. So off we went, on the red carpet, fast tracked to the top thanks to this kind and very conscientious young man. We saw the sunset and the stunning views and all the disappointment from my birthday the night before just disappeared. We couldn’t thank him enough for caring so much about our Empire State experience and it will always be remembered as one of our best New York highlights.

Juliebear76179

Oct 2019

So first the good: This is a wonderful way to visit the Empire State Building. If you can afford it, it is definitely worth the cash. There were about 50 of us and it felt private and was much more enjoyable than it would have been in a larger crowd. The issue I have is that they sold us a package- this Sunrise experience plus two breakfasts at the StateGrill, knowing full well that it isn't open on the weekends! The security staff said it happens every single weekend. It feels shady and was irritating. They knew when I made my reservation it was for a Saturday, but offered us this option anyhow - with no disclaimers about the hours of the State Grill. Super frustrating and I want my money back for the breakfast that I was not able to enjoy ($25 each is nothing to sneeze at!). I have emailed them and am awaiting a response. Will update if by some miracle they do the right thing and refund it. So, beware- don't book the package if you are going on a weekend!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi Juliebear76179, We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our Sunrise experience and are very sorry to hear about the misunderstanding in regards to the breakfast offer. Please reach out to [email protected] and someone will be in touch with you. Thank you for visiting and again, we're sorry to hear about your experience. - Empire State Building

802robbiew

Sep 2019

To think that we were up the top of the Empire State building was fantastic to the views of New York around xmas time were like nothing i had ever experienced. The Empire State Building Sunrise experience was so worth it.