Landmarks

Empire State Building: General Admission Tickets

Name: Empire State Building: General Admission Tickets
Start: 2025-08-20T15:00:00
End: 2025-08-20T23:59:00
Location: Empire State Building

Empire State Building interior with view of observatory entrance in New York.

Observation deck interior with New York City skyline images, featuring a hand holding a glass sphere reflecting the city.

Empire State Building Observatory view of New York City skyline with Hudson River.

Couple enjoying New York City skyline view from Empire State Building Observatory.

Open today

09:00am - 01:00am

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

The Empire State Building wins Tripadvisor's Travelers’ Choice Awards for the 25th Anniversary Best Tourist Attractions in the World.

4.6/5

(4,456)

Wendy

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Loved the whole experience especially the gallery area at the start explaining everything. Just was a bit unsure how the process worked so would have been nice to know eg first you will visit the gallery, then head to 80th floor then 86th floor and then 102nd floor if you have that ticket. Also would be good to know that you were not going to be rushed and had plenty of time.

Jeffrey

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Jimmy was a fantastic tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does. His enthusiasm made the tour engaging and enjoyable from start to finish. My family and I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an informative and memorable tour.

Nicholas

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Excellent experience. Booked for 10pm to see Manhattan by night. Building covered in mist so staff invited us to rebook the next day, which we accepted. Superb, clear views and great opportunity to see an iconic building. The exhibits area is an added bonus

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)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United Kingdom, Canada, Spain and over 64 countries have loved this experience
Luis
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very agile and smooth, so it is better to do it directly on the site.
Diego
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
I recommend this experience because you see the city in a unique way.
Charlene
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The staff where very helpful, the view was awesome and information was useful. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely recommend friends and family to visit!☺️
Patrick
Aug, 2025Verified booking
4/5
I liked the experience of being able to get off when you wanted to see something and get back on when done. Although the app was not updated due to the closed streets and alternative stops were not expressed anywhere.
Alicia
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Booking was fast and easy. The price was reasonable and we got to see the greatest view in the world. I would definitely recommend and would do this again.

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

Monday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Tuesday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Wednesday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Thursday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Friday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Saturday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Sunday	09:00am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am

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.