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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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $47.91

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Tue 24 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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Dandrea_C

Oct 2020

BEST TIME EVER!!! This is a must see when visiting New York. Great staff and breathtaking views makes this experience wonderful!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

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

Dharam_M

Oct 2020

The Empire State Building Observatory was one hell of an experience. We went there on Oct 2nd, which due to being a Friday and in the middle of a pandemic, was almost empty. We reached a couple minutes late for our entry but no one complained. There was no other tourist on the entire 2nd floor, and we breezed through the security check and through all the exhibits kept there to entertain people waiting in line on a normal day. We kept moving towards the lifts which to my surprise we entirely empty as well. Me and my wife got a private elevator to the 80th floor, where we were asked to walk a bit towards the next set of elevators to go up to the 86th floor. On the 80th floor you had views of the city but through glass windows. I didn't have enough patience to look through those since I knew I had better views waiting for me on the 86th floor. Again we got an empty elevator which seemed really safe during these times. When we stepped out on the 86th floor, the view was just majestic. It was one of our best touristy thing we did in New York and would recommend to anyone visiting the city, to do at least once. I would also recommend getting there right before sunset, which we did, to get the best of both views, day time and night time. You could see the sunset, the sky turning pink and the city coming to life at night underneath. Loved the experience!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you very much for your review. We agree that our views are very majestic, especially during sunset! I am so glad to hear you had a great time. Thank you for visiting. -Steve

rafrew

Sep 2020

We were in New York City in October 2019 and were lucky enough to visit just after the new interactive displays on the 2nd floor were complete. These in itself are wonderful to see and shouldn't be skipped or hurried. After this we took the lift to the observation deck on the 86th floor. However, we stopped short of the 86th floor and were asked to line up behind a railing facing the windows which were covered. After listening to a short story about the building, the window coverings were raised to show an amazing view of the city that left us breathless. We then went to the 86th floor and ventured out onto the walkway. Even though the wind was blowing, it was amazing to see the city without having to be behind glass windows.