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Empire State Building Ticket Optional Upgrade to Skip-the-Line and 102nd Deck

Empire State Building Ticket Optional Upgrade to Skip-the-Line and 102nd Deck

Overview

Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna, the Empire State Building (ESB) is the World’s Most Famous Building. Our 86th Floor Observation Deck, open daily, offers the highest 360 degree open-air vantage point in New York City and on a clear day, you can see up to six states–New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Immerse yourself in the Empire State Building story on your way to the top. Located on the 2nd and 80th floors, exhibits are open to all ticket holders.

Choose to upgrade to the Skip-the-Line ticket to make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building.

For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include the observatory on the 102nd Floor. Take your New York City experience higher. Our reimagined 102nd floor offers unmatched, floor-to-ceiling views stretching up to 80 miles on a clear day.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $47.91

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Wed 25 Sep

Starting at $47.91

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free Wi-Fi on-site

Access to second floor immersive exhibits

Access to 86th Floor Observatory

Optional Upgrade to Skip-the-Line Express Ticket and/or 102nd Deck

Admission to the Empire State Building

Route and map

Meeting point

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New York City
20 West 34th Street

This voucher is your ticket & can be scanned directly at the turnstile on your mobile device - NO NEED TO VISIT TICKET WINDOW. No refunds due to weather conditions, length of line or wait times.

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.

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

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
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 the views at the center of it all. Set in the heart of Midtown Manhattan with unmatched vistas of New York City and a panorama that stretches across six states. Immerse yourself in the Empire State Building story on your way to the top. Located on the 2nd and 80th floors, exhibits are open to all ticket holders. You may proceed directly to the turnstile with your voucher.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

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Dutch-Kolthof

Apr 2021

Iconic, majestic, classy - simply a great experience from the first greeting by warm and classically dressed staff, to a few floors of inter-active marvel at the construction of this building, the chance to meet and greet with King Kong - and then the views. The 86th floor, outside, experience at night time was amazing for us - it kept both my teenagers fully entertained and each different side offers a completely different view. Big shout-out to John, security on the 4th floor - he noticed that one of my kids had some apprehension on taking the elevators and being up so high on a building. Not only did he take the time to calm her nerves, he basically was nice enough to give us a mini-tour to show the strength of the building, the speed of the elevators and how many celebrity visitors had the same experience as her. I understand it was not as busy as usual because of Covid - but the fact that he took the additional time and actually checked in a couple of times after we came back down...truly set this experience apart. Take into account that we're from Boston; and he claims to be a fan of the dreadful Yankees - John, if you get to read these comments, thanks for making a difference. Go Sox!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thank you for your review, and for your kind works about John. I will be sure to pass them along! Thank you for visiting. -Steve

Suzanne_f

Mar 2021

Amazing visiting Empire State Building I wish you would have offered a ticket to the 102 floor I had to buy those on site

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thank you for your review. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for visiting. -Steve

Angela_B

Mar 2021

Outstanding - highly recommend this tour. Kids absolutely loved seeing all the places we visited during our stay!!