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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denise1609

Aug 2019

we had read reviews about the empire state building and knew it can get extremely busy in the summer months and no chance of getting a nice selfie by the railings without 50 other people in shot. So we decided to go for the sunrise ticket option, which only runs on Fridays and Saturdays and the maximum is 100 people. It did mean we had to be there for 5:15am but out hotel was around the corner so it was not too bad. We waited outside for around 5 minutes before they let us in, it was all very quick and smooth as they wanted to get us up to the top before the sun started coming up. In total there was only 26 people, which was amazing, everyone had their own great view without having to worry about being in someones way or in the background of someones photo. We could spend as much time up the top as we wanted and the sunrise was beautiful. we then went to get some breakfast before coming back when it officially opened to the public to visit the gift shop, which the staff were really helpful with and didn't make us queue up with the many tourists that had already started to pile in. We were also very lucky to have visited just a few days after their new exhibition had opened and got to experience it pretty much on our own, it is very well done and really interesting, I would definitely recommend spending some time in here

AllStarEater

Aug 2019

I visit the Empire State Building many times throughout the year and there is no better way to experience the magic of NYC than a visit to the Observatory. I always take visitors but, it is such a treat for my wife and I to start or end a NYC evening with a visit to the Empire State Building. The Sunrise Experience is a MUST for EVERY New Yorker and visitor! If you are headed to the Empire State Building in the evening, Tacombi, on the 33rd Street side of the building is also a MUST. The setting is special and the Mexican street food delicious. It always has a fun crowd and buzz.

amt104

Jul 2019

We had an early start having to be there for 05:15 which wasn't a problem with the jetlag! We arrived a little earlier but when the doors were open visitors were checked of a list and given souvenir tickets and photo opportunity by the model in the lobby. From then straight through security and into the lifts and we were at the top within 15 minutes of entering the building, so you get to see Manhattan still in the dark and at sunrise as well as full daylight! The "experience" is limited to 100 people but there were no more than 30 on the day we visited so you had no problems wandering around the observation deck and seeing all the sights and taking all the photos you want. Luckily for us the sunrise was splendid with clear skies. We were not rushed or pushed around and could stay as long as we wanted. As their were so few people it felt like a private tour so well worth it for not having to fight to get the photo opportunity you want (Especially considering one of the staff said there would be upwards of 1,500 people on the observation deck later in the day!). Yes it was more expensive than the standard tour but well worth it for the view and "private" feel of the observation deck - just try not to book on a cloudy day!!