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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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $47.91

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Mon 23 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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davidsX623MW

Feb 2020

I thought the VIP tour was marginal at best. The red carpet allowed us to move to the front of the line. But the red carpet ended before we got up into the elevator. So we have to wait in the line to go from the second floor Observatory up to the 80th floor. And then from the 80th floor to the 86th floor we waited in line again. There was no audio. And the people that were supporting this event were not very friendly. The 86th floor itself was fine. I hadn't been there in 15 years and it's changed slightly. They have new heat up top. And the entrance is on the opposite side of the building. . Overall, the observation was fine, but I would not recommend doing the VIP tour. I would recommend just to just get your standard tickets and go up there and plan some time just to take some photos.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hi davidsX623MW, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear you didn’t have a more enjoyable experience with us. Thank you for visiting. - Empire State Building

James_N

Feb 2020

This trip was one of our highlights during our recent holiday in New York. On getting to the 80-something floor, my wife commented that 'it is a bit warmer than on the ground outside, must be due to us being nearer the sun'. She then noticed the halogen heaters mounted above the roof - you could have probably heard me laugh from the ground level!!! Great trip, very informative and would recommend to anyone with no fear of heights...

Toriavic9

Feb 2020

You can't visit New York City and not see the Empire State Building! The art-deco is beautiful and I love how they are continuously upgrading and evolving. From the elevator rides to the 86th floor, it is all a worthwhile experience. The view is gorgeous just beware of the wind!!