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Empire State Building: General Admission Tickets

Empire State Building interior with festive Christmas decorations and holiday lights.
Empire State Building interior with festive Christmas decorations
Empire State Building interior with festive Christmas decorations
Empire State Building with Christmas-themed tower lights in New York City skyline.

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Experience NYC from the skies as you climb up to the 86th-floor of the Empire State Building.

    • 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!

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • The higher the better: Upgrade your ticket to include 102nd-floor observatory deck entry.

    • 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.

    • Access to the outdoor viewing deck on the 86th floor

    • High-power binoculars

    • Art Deco lobby access

    • Free Wi-Fi

    • 15% discount at the Harry Potter Shop, New York (till April 30)

    • Indoor viewing deck on the 102nd floor with fewer crowds (based on option selected)

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United Kingdom, Canada, Spain and over 70 countries have loved this experience

    Nicholas C Barbosa

    Nicholas

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    My 11 yr old son and I had a wonderful time on our visit to The Empire Building. It was educational and informative for my son. Every employee was helpful, polite and made our experience a one to remember.
    María b Mendoza montes

    María

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was super easy to buy tickets online and the experience inside the building was wonderful. It is worth it a thousand times over.
    Lisa K Suchon

    Lisa

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    My ticketing experience was easy and flawless! I did the sunset tour and it was perfect timing! Great views made it up in time to see the sunset! When I come back I'll do it again!
    Luis Gaitan Ovalle

    Luis

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Very agile and smooth, so it is better to do it directly on the site.
    Diego Testone

    Diego

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I recommend this experience because you see the city in a unique way.
  • Get that Empire State of Mind!

    You'll also agree that New York City is worth writing songs about when you see it from the observatory deck of the Empire State Building. Before you get there, let the iconic building surprise you with little (big) treats along the way. The entryway is a spectacle, with a grand staircase leading to an impressive two-story building model and a captivating LED exhibit about its celebrity-driven light shows.

    Venture through the newly unveiled 2nd-floor exhibits to know exactly how the building gained its fame as a pop culture icon. Explore the Opening Day, King Kong, and Celebrity Exhibits, and take in the grandeur of the restored Art Deco lobby.

    See NYC, all of it

    1050 feet high, on the 86th-floor awaits unparalleled views of the Big Apple. It's strangely calming to see New York's busy streets alongside its soothing waterbodies, all under a majestic skyline. Say hello to all your favorite spots: Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and everything else.

    Higher? Okay!

    Upgrade your tickets to visit the 102nd-floor observatory deck, the highest viewing spot open to the public. On clear days, you can even see six states from one point, 80 miles into the distance.

  • Empire State Building

    Monday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
    Thursday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
    Friday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
    Saturday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
    Sunday09:00am - 11:59pmlast entry 11:15pm
  • Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    • Accessible toilets are available at the venue.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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