NYC Empire State Building Admission Ticket

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Overview

Mobile ticket

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 Express 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.

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

For the best experience, we recommend visiting two hours after opening time

Spend the Fourth of July with us! Book here: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/VIP-Exclusive-Empire-State-Building-Fourth-of-July-Celebration/d687-2194P3

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Free Wi-Fi on-site

Access to second floor immersive exhibits

Access to 86th Floor Observatory

Admission to the Empire State Building

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Empire State Building
20 West 34th Street New York City United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

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.

Admission Included

Options

Express Pass 86 & 102 Top Deck

Skip-the Line Ticket 86 & 102: Skip-the-Line Admission down the red carpet all the way to the 86th Floor Main Deck + 102nd Floor Observation Deck

Express Pass 86th Main Deck

Skip-the Line Ticket 86th : Skip-the-Line Admission down the red carpet all the way to the 86th Floor Main Deck Observatory

General Admission 86th & 102nd

Top Deck 86th & 102nd: General Admission to the 86th Floor Main Deck + 102nd Floor Observation Deck

General Admission 86th Floor

Main Deck 86th Floor: General Admission to the 86th Floor Main Deck Observatory

Reviews

4.40

6,620 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Good Experience but ticket troubles.

    Tamera A,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Good tour loved the views. Was unable to get tickets to come.up on Viator kept sending me in a circle but the staff assisted us.

  • A must when in New York

    Tracy F,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very exciting when in New York you must visit this iconic building I first visited in 1999 and can assure you the experience is different now

  • Top of the Apple

    David I,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was very cool! The King Kong stuff in the museum was cool. The observation deck on the 86th floor was iconic. Then the 102nd floor was absolutely breathtaking!

  • Too commercialised

    Jane O,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    We purchased the express tickets which were a complete waste of money. We still ended up with everyone else and it wasn't any quicker. Yes the views were amazing and the 2 floors we were allowed on were nice to see but the whole experience was just too commercialised and not something we would do again.

  • Amazing view from the top

    Hermie M,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is one place worth seeing while in New York. We went when it was dark already and nyc is beautiful at night time

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