Empire State Building, Midtown Tour with Optional Top of the Rock
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Get ready for the ultimate New York City adventure with our exclusive tour that takes you to the top of the city's two most iconic landmarks—Empire State Building and Top of the Rock (optional). Kick off with Early Access to the Empire State Building, where you'll skip the lines and zoom up to the 86th floor for mind-blowing 360-degree views. Your expert guide will share cool stories and secrets of NYC.
In between these must-see spots, your guide will show you the best of Midtown. Stroll past Macy’s, the world’s largest department store, and unwind in lively Bryant Park. You’ll also get the inside scoop on Rockefeller Center’s history before heading to Top of the Rock if selected. From the observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Center, you’ll enjoy epic views, including a perfect look at the Empire State Building. With open-air decks and unbeatable sights, this tour is your ticket to seeing NYC from the best vantage points. Book now and make your NYC adventure unforgettable!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Group of 20 people or less
General Admission Ticket to Top of the Rock Observatory [if option selected]
English Speaking Tour Guide
Early Access Ticket to Empire State Building Observatory [80th & 86th Floor]
Guided Tour of Midtown Manhattan
Gratuities
Guided Tour of Top of the Rock
What To Expect
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, an iconic symbol of New York City, stands 1,454 feet tall with its antenna and was the world’s tallest building when completed in 1931. Its Art Deco design, historic significance, and panoramic views make it a must-visit. From the 86th floor observatory, you can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. Visiting the Empire State Building offers a chance to experience a piece of architectural history while taking in some of the most spectacular vistas in the world. Your guide will bring alive the monument as well as the whole city of New York as you watch it from that exceptionnal view point.
Macy's Herald Square
Macy's Herald Square, the flagship store of Macy's, is an iconic shopping destination in New York City, known as the largest department store in the world. Located at 34th Street and Broadway, it boasts over a million square feet of retail space. Beyond shopping, it's a historic landmark, with stunning window displays and classic architecture. One of the best reasons to visit Macy's is the unparalleled view it offers of the Empire State Building. From the store's outdoor, you can capture perfect, unobstructed photos of the Empire State Building, with its majestic Art Deco design framed against the city skyline.
Options
Empire State Building Only
Empire State Building Tour: This option includes a guided visit of Empire State Building & Midtown but access to Top of the Rock is NOT included
Empire State Building & Top of the Rock Tour
With Top of the Rock Access: Choose this upgrade to finish your tour with a visit to Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guided tour
Q6099SFmegand,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron was a very nice and friendly tour guide! Told everything well and clearly and answered all questions clearly. So was totally top!
A unique experience
U1825XFjan,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a unique experience. Richard described everything very vividly and vividly. Ultimately, we had a one-on-one lead as the rest of the group had to drop out early. Highly recommended and hopes for Richard as a guide.
10/10
510bradenb,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was super fun our tour guide richard was amazing he was very knowledgeable and made the tour so amazing. would definitely recommend this tour and richard as our guide.
Empire state building
cristim824,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard was a nice guide, showed us hidden gems and insights in the buildings and landmarks we have visited. He presented the information in a concise way, making us more interested.
Excellent Empire State Building tour, great guide too.
Kazthom,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience. Richard our tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and a really nice guy too, a big thank you to him. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Tour guide left before tour was over-Ditched us!
Julie S,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The guide walked at her own pace and would not wait for us to catch up and was not interested if we could hear her speaking. She would talk to the one family on the tour and would not wait to explain things when we ALL were in hearing distance! She was in a hurrry to find out why at the Rockefeller center. She got us there and then DITCHED us !!! Yes she left us before our tour was over... she handed us our tickets and gave a brief explanation and handed us our tickets to get in.... she was NOT even careful to give us adult tickets!! Us 2 adults were given one adult ticket and one child ticket! When we showed it to the lady at the desk asked why we had a child ticket!! We feel she has been the most uncaring tour guide that we have had out of 4 days of tours in NYC!!! She expressed her own VIEW/Prejudice about many things even simple things that should not be an issue like eating places! I feel we were cut short on our tour and the amount of money we paid for someone that obviously did not want to be there doing her job! If she had plans before the tour was to end then DONOT ruin a paid tour for people that came many miles to see NYC! We think her name was Sherease
AMAZING TOUR!!
maricM6768SD,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What I particularly appreciated was the convenience of the skip-the-line tickets that City Wonders provided. The regular lines to get into the building were quite long, but with our priority access, we were able to bypass the crowds and go straight up to the observation deck without the wait. It made a huge difference in maximizing our time, especially in a city as busy as New York.
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