Empire State Building
Check this collection of Empire State Building tickets and tours to find the perfect way to experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks. Standing majestically at 1,454 feet, the Empire State Building offers unparalleled panoramic views from its 86th and 102nd-floor observatories.
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Be one with the skies atop the Empire State Observatory. On the clearest days, you can peer up to 80 miles away, catching a glimpse of 6 states all from one prime lookout!
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Gather a sky-high perspective of the concrete jungle with unobstructed 360-degree views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square.
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Be away from the views for just long enough to learn about the building's rich history, through informative exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
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The higher the better: Upgrade your ticket to include 102nd-floor observatory deck entry.
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Fun fact: The construction of the Empire State Building, intended to be the world's first 100-storey building, took just 1 year and 45 days.
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Be one with the skies atop the Empire State Observatory. On the clearest days, you can peer up to 80 miles away, catching a glimpse of 6 states all from one prime lookout!
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Gather a sky-high perspective of the concrete jungle with unobstructed 360-degree views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square.
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Be away from the views for just long enough to learn about the building's rich history, through informative exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
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The higher the better: Upgrade your ticket to include 102nd-floor observatory deck entry.
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Fun fact: The construction of the Empire State Building, intended to be the world's first 100-storey building, took just 1 year and 45 days.
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Skip all lines with this ticket, rolling out the red carpet for you to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor. It's the fastest way to witness the NYC skyline.
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Gaze out from the iconic observatory with high-power binoculars in hand, witness skyscrapers touch the sky and the streets hum below.
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Dive deep into history by scanning the QR codes across the venue, and get access to enjoy Wi-Fi throughout your visit.
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Learn about the Empire State Building's Art Deco design, construction marvels, and its storied past as you explore.
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Upgrade for VIP sunrise on the 86th Floor with Starbucks Reserve or add the 102nd floor for unbeatable views of the Empire State Building.
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Skip all lines with this ticket, rolling out the red carpet for you to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor. It's the fastest way to witness the NYC skyline.
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Gaze out from the iconic observatory with high-power binoculars in hand, witness skyscrapers touch the sky and the streets hum below.
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Dive deep into history by scanning the QR codes across the venue, and get access to enjoy Wi-Fi throughout your visit.
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Learn about the Empire State Building's Art Deco design, construction marvels, and its storied past as you explore.
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Upgrade for VIP sunrise on the 86th Floor with Starbucks Reserve or add the 102nd floor for unbeatable views of the Empire State Building.
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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.
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Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
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Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access or the Express Pass, which allows you to skip the line and enter anytime.
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Fun Fact: The elevator ride to Edge takes only 52 seconds!
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Start your experience with a spectacular multimedia journey through Hudson Yards’ history before soaring up to Edge NYC in a sky pod elevator.
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Behold an unparalleled perspective of the entire borough of Manhattan and its breathtaking skyline from 1,100 feet up in the air.
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Feel your pulse race as you explore the cutting-edge design with its angled glass wall, glass floor, and picturesque skyline steps.
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Upgrade to the Flex Pass for anytime access or the Express Pass, which allows you to skip the line and enter anytime.
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Fun Fact: The elevator ride to Edge takes only 52 seconds!
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Explore NYC at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering over 40 iconic landmarks with flexible routes.
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Hop on and off every 15 to 30 minutes and enjoy a free Butterbeer Ice Cream at The Harry Potter Store.
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Take in 360° views from the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observation deck, overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
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Join a guided 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise or 90-minute Landmarks Cruise for close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The Uptown route offers views of Central Park and The Met, while Downtown immerses you in the energy of Times Square and Wall Street.
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Explore NYC at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering over 40 iconic landmarks with flexible routes.
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Hop on and off every 15 to 30 minutes and enjoy a free Butterbeer Ice Cream at The Harry Potter Store.
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Take in 360° views from the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observation deck, overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
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Join a guided 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise or 90-minute Landmarks Cruise for close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The Uptown route offers views of Central Park and The Met, while Downtown immerses you in the energy of Times Square and Wall Street.
40% off
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Go on a 90-min English-guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan, and get entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory.
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Walk past some of the tallest buildings, like the Chrysler Building, One Vanderbilt, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library.
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Hear captivating stories of 1930s skyscraper rivalries, the visionaries who shaped New York’s skyline, the influence of Macy’s, and more.
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Enjoy panoramic city views from 1,050 feet up from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, including those of Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.
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Go on a 90-min English-guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan, and get entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory.
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Walk past some of the tallest buildings, like the Chrysler Building, One Vanderbilt, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library.
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Hear captivating stories of 1930s skyscraper rivalries, the visionaries who shaped New York’s skyline, the influence of Macy’s, and more.
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Enjoy panoramic city views from 1,050 feet up from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, including those of Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.
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Ascend to the 86th-floor observatory of the Empire State Building for views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, and more, enhanced with free binoculars.
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Immerse yourself in the building's history through the gold and bronze-clad Art Deco lobby and exhibits, highlighting its rise as a pop culture icon.
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Experience the thrill of standing 1,100 feet above Manhattan at the Edge with an impressive glass floor and angled walls for unique views.
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Venture 80 feet into the open air on the outdoor sky deck, and capture memorable moments with your bonus digital souvenir photo.
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Fun fact: The Empire State Building, designed to be the world's first 100-storey building, was constructed in just 1 year and 45 days.
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Ascend to the 86th-floor observatory of the Empire State Building for views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, and more, enhanced with free binoculars.
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Immerse yourself in the building's history through the gold and bronze-clad Art Deco lobby and exhibits, highlighting its rise as a pop culture icon.
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Experience the thrill of standing 1,100 feet above Manhattan at the Edge with an impressive glass floor and angled walls for unique views.
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Venture 80 feet into the open air on the outdoor sky deck, and capture memorable moments with your bonus digital souvenir photo.
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Fun fact: The Empire State Building, designed to be the world's first 100-storey building, was constructed in just 1 year and 45 days.
5% off
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Skip the hassle of separate bookings with this combo – visit MoMA and the Empire State Building easily with one simple ticket.
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Explore MoMA’s world-class art collection, featuring masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
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Head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.
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With just a 20-minute walk between the two, enjoy both cultural and scenic NYC experiences in one seamless trip.
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Skip the hassle of separate bookings with this combo – visit MoMA and the Empire State Building easily with one simple ticket.
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Explore MoMA’s world-class art collection, featuring masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
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Head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.
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With just a 20-minute walk between the two, enjoy both cultural and scenic NYC experiences in one seamless trip.
6% off
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The 86th-floor observatory not only offers breathtaking views of the New York skyline, it has also been part of several popular films including Sleepless in Seattle.
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Hop aboard the double-decker and enjoy pre-recorded stories that bring NYC to life, while the mobile app helps you navigate the city’s streets with ease.
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The bus tour provides easy access to various iconic neighborhoods and landmarks, including Hudson Yards, SoHo, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.
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With flexible scheduling, you can choose to enjoy both experiences on the same day or spread them out over two different days, according to personal travel plans.
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The 86th-floor observatory not only offers breathtaking views of the New York skyline, it has also been part of several popular films including Sleepless in Seattle.
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Hop aboard the double-decker and enjoy pre-recorded stories that bring NYC to life, while the mobile app helps you navigate the city’s streets with ease.
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The bus tour provides easy access to various iconic neighborhoods and landmarks, including Hudson Yards, SoHo, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.
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With flexible scheduling, you can choose to enjoy both experiences on the same day or spread them out over two different days, according to personal travel plans.
15% off
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Check out two of NYC’s most iconic observatories with one ticket—SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building.
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At SUMMIT, explore immersive art installations like Air and Levitation, with 360° skyline views from 1,100 feet above Manhattan.
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Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor open-air deck and 80th-floor museum exhibits, perfect for classic skyline views and history buffs.
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See the timeless elegance of the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor deck and the futuristic design of SUMMIT’s immersive, multi-level observatory that are just a 10-min walk apart for a value-packed, time-saving experience.
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This combo offers timed entry to both the decks, making it easy to fit it into your schedule.
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Check out two of NYC’s most iconic observatories with one ticket—SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building.
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At SUMMIT, explore immersive art installations like Air and Levitation, with 360° skyline views from 1,100 feet above Manhattan.
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Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor open-air deck and 80th-floor museum exhibits, perfect for classic skyline views and history buffs.
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See the timeless elegance of the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor deck and the futuristic design of SUMMIT’s immersive, multi-level observatory that are just a 10-min walk apart for a value-packed, time-saving experience.
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This combo offers timed entry to both the decks, making it easy to fit it into your schedule.
5% off
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About Empire State Building
No trip to New York is complete without a visit to the iconic Empire State Building. Its observation decks on the 80th, 86th, and 102nd floors offer views of the city like no other. The building’s name, derived from New York’s nickname, “Empire State”, cements its legacy in the heart of the city.
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20 W. 34th St.
Observatory guests must use the visitors' center entrance at 20 W. 34th St. Entrances on Fifth Avenue, 34th, and 33rd Streets are exclusively for tenants and their visitors.
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