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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Free Wi-Fi on-site
Access to second floor immersive exhibits
Access to 86th Floor Observatory
Admission to the Empire State Building
Top Deck 86th & 102nd: General Admission to the 86th Floor Main Deck + 102nd Floor Observation 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
Main Deck 86th Floor: General Admission to the 86th Floor Main Deck Observatory
Skip-the Line Ticket 86th : Skip-the-Line Admission down the red carpet all the way to the 86th Floor Main Deck Observatory
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5,638 reviews
Caron A,Dec 10, 2024
NO WAITING!!! Enough said. Spectacular views of the city! Fortunate enough to have a clear sunny day!
Roger F,Dec 9, 2024
Brilliant views from the top. Queue management was very good, particularly as we had red carpet VIP/Express tickets
Kathryn R,Dec 9, 2024
This is an experience of a lifetime! The VIP pass to skip the lines totally worth it! The staff at The Empire State Building were excellent and friendly. Bonus…..getting to go up to the 102 floor! Wow! Thankful for a crisp cold clear December day as the views were spectacular!
Ian B,Dec 9, 2024
The staff were helpful and friendly, the views were incredible, and definitely worth getting the optional visit to the 102nd floor on a clear day, but get there early to avoid excessive queueing!
Julie B,Dec 9, 2024
Everything about this tour was done so well! We truly enjoyed viewing the city from different floors (all the way to the top!), browsing the displays, and visiting the beautiful gift shop!