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Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express

By Empire State Building Observatory
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Unobstructed 360-degree NYC views from the best observatory
  • Iconic masterpiece, ranked NYC’s #1 top attraction
  • World’s most photographed & Instagrammable landmark
  • Perfect location in the heart of Midtown Manhattan
  • Two attractions in one: Observatory & Museum Access

Activity location

  • Empire State Building
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Empire State Building
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America

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Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
$47.91 x 1 Adult$47.91

Total
Price is $47.91
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
$50.08 x 1 Adult$50.08

Total
Price is $50.08
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Starting time: 7:45pm
Price details
$52.26 x 1 Adult$52.26

Total
Price is $52.26
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Starting time: 6:45pm
Price details
$58.79 x 1 Adult$58.79

Total
Price is $58.79
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
$86.02 x 1 Adult$86.02

Total
Price is $86.02
Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you 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. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
$92.54 x 1 Adult$92.54

Total
Price is $92.54
Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you 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. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
$94.72 x 1 Adult$94.72

Total
Price is $94.72
Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you 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. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
$96.90 x 1 Adult$96.90

Total
Price is $96.90
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 6:45pm
Price details
$100.16 x 1 Adult$100.16

Total
Price is $100.16
Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you 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. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Starting time: 6:45pm
Price details
$103.43 x 1 Adult$103.43

Total
Price is $103.43
Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00pm
Price details
$130.65 x 1 Adult$130.65

Total
Price is $130.65
Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:45pm
Price details
$144.80 x 1 Adult$144.80

Total
Price is $144.80

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to the Empire State Building Observatory
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Second floor galleries with multiple hands-on exhibits
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Download the App for free on your smartphone from the App Store and Google play.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Revamped 80th floor featuring exciting, artistic exhibits
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to the 102nd Observatory Deck. You may upgrade on site for an additional fee.

Know before you book

  • Please check the hours of operation online. Hours of operation are subject to change. The last elevator ascends 45 minutes before closing.
  • Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
  • Durations listed for the General Admission, Skip-the-line Express Pass, and Day & Night Admission are suggested.
  • Express Admission Pass is especially valuable during peak travel times, which run from late May through early September, late November through December 31, and on all holiday weekends.
  • Face covering optional
  • Social Distancing: Observe the marked social distancing markers. Respect others by staying 6 feet (2 meters) apart. We have reduced our capacity by over 50 percent.
  • Personal Protection: Our hosts wear personal protective equipment (face masks, face shields, gloves). You will find hand sanitizers throughout the experience.
  • Our Cleaning: In addition to normal cleaning, we use Overnight Electrostatic Disinfectant Spray of the entire observatory space. Exhibit components requiring close facial contact have been disabled. Frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces.
  • Indoor Environmental Quality: we implement MERV 13 air filters, state-of-the-art air purification for improved air quality and reduced risk of virus transmission, and fresh air ventilation. The system is designed to provide clean air to over 1,600 hourly visitors.

What you can expect

Begin your visit with the highlight of New York City - the legendary 86th Floor Observatory of the Empire State Building, the highest open-air observatory in NYC. At 1,050 feet (320 meters), this iconic deck offers unobstructed 360-degree views of Manhattan and beyond. From one spot, you can marvel at the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center. On clear days, your gaze stretches up to six states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Delaware. With high-powered binoculars and climate-controlled indoor galleries, the observatory is comfortable year-round, offering picture-perfect moments by day or sparkling cityscapes by night.

For the ultimate skyline perspective, upgrade to the 102nd Floor Observatory. Recently renovated with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, this enclosed gallery soars 1,250 feet above Manhattan. Here, panoramic views stretch up to 80 miles, creating a breathtaking bucket-list moment for visitors from around the globe.

After the views, step into history at the 2nd Floor Museum. This immersive space features 12 interactive exhibits that bring the Empire State Building’s story to life. Relive the dramatic “Race to the Sky,” walk through scenes from the 1920s, and stand in the hands of King Kong for a one-of-a-kind photo. Multimedia galleries showcase the building’s starring roles in movies, TV, comics, and advertising, making it a cultural icon as much as an architectural marvel.

Every ticket also includes access to the Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby, one of New York’s most photographed interiors, with its elegant murals and timeless design.

Short on time - Choose an Express Ticket to skip the lines and enjoy red-carpet entry - the fastest way to the top.

Your visit also comes with peace of mind. Following a 165 million renovation, the Empire State Building now features advanced MERV 13 air filters, fresh air ventilation, and AtmosAir purification technology proven to neutralize 99 percent of coronavirus and other airborne particles. It is also the first commercial real estate portfolio in the U.S. to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, ensuring world-class standards for visitor safety and wellness.

From unmatched 360-degree views and immersive museum exhibits to its iconic Art Deco design, the Empire State Building is more than an attraction - it’s the defining New York City experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Empire State Building
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Empire State Building
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America