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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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soloachiever

Apr 2020

Majestic views of the City and far beyond. A lot to see and with limited visitors, the experience was even more spectacular. The telescopes were in working order and no need to have small change - it was free!! The flight up the building was in two stages and were very well managed and with safety in mind. Ample security personnel around for the public. A must visit venue while in New York.

Debbie_E

Apr 2020

Skip the line was the best way to go. Not crowded on a Monday. The building and history is so beautiful and interesting. 82 floors is high enough, the views spectacular. Every NYC visitor should take time to visit the Empire State building.

Majicamesa

Apr 2020

My Favorite part about our experience at the Empire State Building was the OBSERVATORY employee Renita E. who just made our visit totally more memorable with her outgoing personality, her willingness to answer questions and be part of our experience. About 33 years prior, I visited ESB with my dad as a young teenager. Being from New York, the memories I have of NYC are some of the best with my Dad. Every year for Spring Break, we (myself and my daughters) do a road trip to anywhere in the US. This year, my daughters decided on NY - So I'm like Let do it... We drove into the City, spent some time there and wanted to see ESB, Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero. Our First stop was Empire State Building (ESB), actually our first stop was China Town to get some amazing Chinese food. Then, we Lyft'ed to ESB and purchased our tickets. Our first impressions of ESB weren't so great because the employee's just seemed like robots, going through the motions, if you will. Until we arrived on the 102nd Floor. Renita E, was Amazing, helpful, outgoing and willing to take pictures, willing to be in the picture and so much more. She even announced to everyone on the floor at the time, that I was sharing the same experience with my daughters that my dad shared with me some 33 years ago - I was almost in Tears... Thank You Renita E, you are an amazing persons, you love your job and it shows. I wish all your coworkers were so engaged as you are. They all can learn something from your dedication, loyalty and energy that give off to guests who visit EBS. Thank You, Thank You and THANK YOU!!!

Response from Host

Apr 2020

Hello, I wanted to reach out, thank you for your feedback, and let you know I have shared this with Renita. Thank you again for your kind words! -Steve Tarca