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SuAnn_MVIATOR
5.0
Apr 9, 2026

Enjoy the views!

Take your time - enjoy the views! Try and go on a day with minimal clouds. Get your tickets ahead of time.

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416duncankTRIPADVISOR
2.0
Apr 9, 2026

Disappointing compared to other viewing platforms

Entrance moved no signage to help to get to other entrance. 3 time slots let in at same time so 300 people all rammed into experience. Lifts small with 14 people in. Counted 4 school groups up there. Enough said

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Wanderer56892359051TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 8, 2026

Wow what a view iconic

We booked via booking .com as I get points discount. Messages were great and easy to follow. We booked for 10am, and what a view. We have had a few mornings and afternoons where the fog rolled in so we’re very lucky indeed. Book the 103nf floor crazy how many people did not take this option. The morning was great no queues and easy to see spots through observatory.

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C2408IFmattlTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 8, 2026

Great! Must see!

Great visit! I would highly recommend and the staff were friendly. The museum and exhibits were great too!

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N2763IQoliverrTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 8, 2026

Family fun

A must do in nyc ! Great for the kids!

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eduardav251TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 8, 2026

Coming here again for sure!!

Loved it soo much!!!Best experience ever.

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brannenc2026TRIPADVISOR
4.0
Apr 8, 2026

My trip to the top of the Empire State Building

I think it was a bit expensive. Overall it was a good experience. We did not stay for to long but we’re here for a good amount of time still I think the cost was a bit much. The people were nice though there were a couple of employees that were cranky/sassy. There were some long ish lines but they moved quickly. My personal favorite part was the view at the top. Best for its view.

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Seaside739236TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 7, 2026

I love it

Amazing experience quiero volver E venido 3 veces y la gente que trabaja aquí es among

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abigailbM5791ACTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Great experience

Views were great. In nyc for 24 hours perfect way to see everythjng. Friendly staff loved the uniforms

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Mark_RVIATOR
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Empire State Building visit

It's a good experience, a bit expensive though, $101 for 2 people to go to the 86th floor, more if you want to go to the 102nd floor ..$182 for 2 people. The views were great, there is educational displays and information along the way. It wasn't too crowded and you don't feel rushed. You can definitely take some great pictures of the city.

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SHORESHITRIPADVISOR
3.0
Apr 6, 2026

did not worth it

too expensive not a big deal you could find better places to go

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Vacation23443469480TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Wonderfull

Made a mistake with the booking hour, basically booking the morning thinking it was for the evening. Sharon and Tatiana made my day finding a solution. A big thank to her. Jeremy from France.

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amberhG9099ERTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Must try!

Love the museum and observation deck. Our photo attendant was wonderful. Overall great experience.

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karelyna2026TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Best time!

Amazing experience! Awesome views!

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NickebumpTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Toppen

Toppen, inte mycket folk kl 16 en måndag. Grymt fin utsikt och bra väder med klar sikt.

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Sara_LVIATOR
5.0
Apr 5, 2026

Amazing views

We loved the skip the line tickets, got yo go up on red carpets, making you feel very special. Needed as went in July busy time. Loved the whole experience and views were amazing. Highly recommend

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mikat69TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 5, 2026

Brilliant views

We booked skip the line 86th and 102nd floors, the views from all 3 floors are amazing, the weather was warm and dry when we went so u could see for miles xxxx skip the line was a waste of money even at 430 on a Saturday afternoon there was no line but I would imagine maybe different in the summer

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Muzammil_MVIATOR
5.0
Apr 5, 2026

Excellent day we spend...

Excellent day we spend wonderful time with our family easy access and we watch beautiful sunset Thank you team

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MikeM0905TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Apr 5, 2026

EMPIRE POINT OF VIEW

We were a group of 5 with VIP tickets for a Monday morning visit. Earlier that morning, we received a message saying due to rainy conditions, viewing at the ESB would be limited and we were welcome to reschedule for free. We did so for the next afternoon at 2:30. When we arrived, we showed our tickets at the door and were told to follow the red carpet since we had VIP tickets. This allowed us to skip ALL lines. The VIP and regular lines snaked around through several floors. Periodically, we would have to scan our tickets so the gate would open for us. Others tried to follow but their tickets didn’t allow it. We were about to go directly to the front of the line at the pictures and all elevators. We have no idea how long the regular line was. The first elevator went up to the 80th floor. Again, we followed the red carpet and were allowed into our own elevator car to the 86th floor. The day was bright and clear and the views were amazing!!! We looked around the 86th floor and took pictures both inside and out. Outside was very windy and cold. Once finished, we headed to the elevator to the 102nd floor which was located in a small round room in the spire. You had to have special tickets for this. The 102nd floor was a small round room full of ceiling to floor windows. We had exceptional views all over Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs and states. Since it was sunny, it got pretty warm up there. You are allowed to stay as long as you like. When we were finished, we took the elevator back down to the 86th, 80th, then ground floors, stopping in the giftshop on the way out. All 5 of us had an amazing time visiting the iconic building.

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Steve-Alexa1TRIPADVISOR
4.0
Apr 5, 2026

Top of the Rock is a better view.

It’s the iconic thing to do and the displays and experience are great but if you only do one observation deck, do Top of the Rock which in my opinion has better views than this one.

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