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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
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.
Skip-the Line Ticket 86th : Skip-the-Line Admission down the red carpet all the way to the 86th Floor Main Deck Observatory
Top Deck 86th & 102nd: General Admission 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 86 & 102: Skip-the-Line Admission down the red carpet all the way to the 86th Floor Main Deck + 102nd Floor Observation Deck
6,382 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kate S,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
well worth buying the ticket in advance. high quality historical information without being excessive
Cindy H,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
We loved all the history and the amazing views from the top. We visited 20 years ago the updates were excellent
Nate E,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
Amazing tour and something you have to experience to appreciate. We really really really liked it (100 characters)
Rebeca A,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
When you take the earlier one we didn't get any extra people than we were let in 20 minutes before
Amy R,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
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.
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