Explore the iconic Empire State Building in Manhattan for breathtaking 360-degree views from its Observatory, showcasing rich history and Art Deco beauty. Experience the building's evolution on the 2nd floor with interactive exhibits, original floor plans, sustainability insights, and cinematic highlights. Discover the revamped 80th floor's artistic exhibits, create a customized NYC itinerary, and ascend to the 86th floor Observatory for warm views of the Big Apple. Reach the newly renovated 102nd floor with floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy in-building dining and a gift shop, conveniently located near Times Square, Macy’s, Madison Square Garden, and Penn Station.
Attractions & guided tours
Tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory
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$47.91
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
- Visit the Empire State Building in the heart of NYC
- Choose between standard or express pass tickets
- Take in 360-degree unobstructed views of the city from above
- Enjoy two attractions for the price of one (Observatory and the interactive museum)
What to expect
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What's included
Entrance ticket
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Downloadable APP
Entrance ticket
Where
Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001, USA
Meeting point:
Reach the venue by your own and start your visit.
What to remember
Not allowed:
- All weapons are prohibited, including firearms, ammunition, knives, swords, scissors, mace, any dangerous items, and any dual-use items that could be dangerous
- The following items are prohibited: glass items, including bottles, glasses, marbles, alcoholic beverages, cans, bottles, flasks, professional cameras, equipment and camera stands: monopods, bipods, tripod, sports equipment such as skateboards, roller skates, golf clubs, baseball bats, hockey sticks, baseballs, footballs, tennis balls, costumes, masks, etc
- Do not bring musical or marking instruments, including spray paint and markers
- Large packages, suitcases, carry-on luggage and other such parcels are prohibited
Know in advance:
- You'll receive your tickets instantly after purchase
- For the best experience, we recommend visiting two hours after ESBO opening time
- Express Pass tickets allow guests to go straight to the Observatory
- Children ages 0-5 are free for both ticket types
- There are no locker storage facilities for personal belongings
- All visitors will be subject to airport-style security screening
- Any questions and uncertainties should be referred to the Security Officers on duty
- Free, high-speed Wi-Fi is available
- Signage and app is available in nine languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and German
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.
What people say about this experience
Based on 11 reviews from verified customers
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Service
4.8/5
Staff
4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.8/5
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From United States of America - August 2024Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Wir hatten leider im 102. Stock viele Wolken. Im 86. Stock war es in Ordnung. Es war sehr voll und die Leute haben sich eher durchgeschoben. Der Blick ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
La vista dal 102 piano e’ fantastica, vale la pena pagare il supplemento e salire ulteriormente
Lv
From United States of America - July 2024Traveled with family
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Jochen Spagorski
From United States of America - June 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Eule
From Germany - June 2024Traveled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Michelle
From United States of America - June 2024Traveled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The views are amazing. We were lucky & got a clear sunny morning. The display and information were really interesting too. So pleased we booked
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