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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

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

What To Expect

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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 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

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

Reviews

4.39

6,382 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • well worth buying the...

    Kate S,

    Jun 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    well worth buying the ticket in advance. high quality historical information without being excessive

  • Great time at Empire State Building

    Cindy H,

    Jun 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We loved all the history and the amazing views from the top. We visited 20 years ago the updates were excellent

  • Amazing tour and...

    Nate E,

    Jun 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing tour and something you have to experience to appreciate. We really really really liked it (100 characters)

  • Grab the earliest possible

    Rebeca A,

    Jun 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    When you take the earlier one we didn't get any extra people than we were let in 20 minutes before

  • Empire State Building tour

    Amy R,

    Jun 12, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    It was super cool going to the 86th floor observatory deck! Could see the whole city. There was a lot of museum type stuff to see before we got to the 86th floor, not really my thing. I felt it was a bit expensive.

From USD 47.91

4.39
6,382 reviews
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