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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 19 Nov

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Starting at $47.91

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Tue 19 Nov

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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Kathy

Oct 2022

First of all, I DO think going up in the Empire State Building is worth doing. It’s just one of those historic things you want to see. BUT I would NOT spend the extra money to go up to the 102nd floor. It has plexiglass around it and just not worth the extra. The 86th floor is good and more open air. I blew it in paying for skip the line because the weather wasn’t great - fog and clouds- so not a big line. But luckily fog cleared and we could see the Freedom Tower etc. please note that there aren’t many places to rest your feet, so plan to go right before it gets dark if you want to see night lights. I went at 5 and had to wait too long for Sun to go down, and my feet were killing me. Not enough benches for older or disabled people. But it was a beautiful view.

Karis_E

Oct 2022

Seeing the NYC skyline was chefs kiss! Cool exhibit about how the building was built. Made for a memorable experience.

BRYAN T

Oct 2022

We visited Empire State Building during a recent trip to NYC by using our Go City passes which gets you admission to the 86th floor observation deck. There has been a total renovation since my last visit and it looks fantastic. Be sure to make your reservation ahead of time and have it with you upon arriving at the entrance. There were several staff members that checked our reservation time. All of the staff members were professional and courteous throughout the entire visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the 86th floor and we opted to purchase the upgrade to visit the 102nd floor. The observation deck on 102nd floor was also renovated and now has floor to ceiling windows with stunning views of the city. The staff member was so kind and took some spectacular pictures of us with the city in the background. This was definitely a highlight of our entire trip.