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isaacsS5676NKTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Mar 10, 2026

The empire State building 😨🙀 one amazing colorful sight viewing Surprise!!!

It was great. The staff, the views and the rooms and hallways here are very colorful and beautiful!! The staff is very kind and upbeat. The views are unfathomably amazing!!

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jzeeeTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Mar 8, 2026

A once in a lifetime experience !

Walked straight in on a cold weekday afternoon with no waiting, which was a nice bonus. On a clear day, the views are incredible—360-degree panoramas of New York City from the outdoor terrace 86 floors up. Definitely worth choosing a day with clear skies to make the most of the experience.

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P1557UFdanmTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Mar 8, 2026

Great tour INCREDIBLE guide RENITA!!!

We did an incredible tour with Renita, who is a legend. She brought the world's most famous building to life and it was an experience we'll never forget. If you have the pleasure of getting a tour from Renita, you should jump at the chance. Great storytelling, great history. She took wonderful photos and her warmth and history are unmatched. No wonder she's made it Trip Advisor's number one attraction in the world. Can't wait to be back and see her again.

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Barbara_RVIATOR
5.0
Mar 7, 2026

It is very well organized...

It is very well organized and the team members are very friendly and helpful. The view is fabulous!!

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David_BVIATOR
4.0
Mar 7, 2026

Wow it was amazing,...

Wow it was amazing, highly recommend Lift was quick inside platform 80th was good, 86th outside platform was Wow 👌

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CONNIE_KVIATOR
5.0
Mar 6, 2026

Girls Trip

Scheduling a time worked out for my visit! Beautiful views of New York! Observation Deck was easy to navigate and had many areas of viewing.

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Jackie_PVIATOR
5.0
Mar 6, 2026

Easy booking experience!

Booked this an hour or so before tour and it was so simple! Highly recommend going around sunset time- it was a stunning view of the city!

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P3305EOmichaelkTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Mar 4, 2026

Thanks to Renita for giving us a very special day

My son and I had the exclusive tour with Renita Edmond on the 4th March to celebrate my birthday. Renita has made the day very special and memorable with incites into the building we would have not known without her

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Z2061ERmargareteTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Mar 3, 2026

VIP Tour

Renita did a top notch job showing everything and educating me. A very special tour that I will always remember and be grateful for!! Thank you.

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MayraA_EVIATOR
5.0
Mar 1, 2026

This is a wonderful...

This is a wonderful activity for families to enjoy! It show cased a well organized, educational, adventurous, and quick activities. There were helpful and friendly staff that guided us.

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Indiana_FVIATOR
5.0
Feb 28, 2026

It is worth every penny,...

It is worth every penny, an experience not to be overlooked. Word of caution when you choose your pics at the end of visit make sure you actually receive them in your email before you leave. I never got mine?

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Debora_SVIATOR
4.0
Feb 27, 2026

You have to see it

Going to the top is amazing. If you are late they still let you go within the 1 1/2 hr tour time. Our flight was late and we tried to call /chat both companies and no one responded so we went anyway and luckily at least saw it without a guide. Experience 10, communication 0.

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O9042GNsuebTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Feb 26, 2026

Worth it!

We had VIP tour tickets. It was absolutely worth it! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She made every moment delightful! We had fantastic views and we saw the King Kong exhibit that was awesome! We visited parts of the building that are only accessible if you have VIP tickets. The group consisted of 8 people. It was a fabulous way to see the Empire State Building!

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Sharilyn_BVIATOR
5.0
Feb 25, 2026

Do it.

What a fun experience. Lots of historical facts to read about as you travel to the top for the grand view. Pretty amazing how it all came together. Staff was very nice and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our time there.

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EA242TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Feb 24, 2026

Excellent experience thanks to Henry L

An absolute fantastic experience,highly recommend the views are amazing and the team so professional and Henry L was particularly helpful with our tickets, thank you so much for your help Henry L.

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lynndE7588CNTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Feb 23, 2026

Restoring my faith in Humanity

Gerard is absolutely amazing with his knowledge of the Empire State Building. He is personable and thorough with his information. He knows a great deal about the Empire State building, with pictures. He is so passionate about what he does and it is so refreshing to meet someone that loves their job. He is a model for all the young workers in the building with his dedication to American History. I am very grateful to you Gerard!!!!!

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maoucTRIPADVISOR
5.0
Feb 23, 2026

Le building iconique de New York

Les 5 observatoires proposent des vues complémentaires de Manhattan. La visite de l'ESB est très complète avec une explication sur sa construction. La terrasse panoramique offre des points de vues inoubliables.

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GianlucaI328TRIPADVISOR
5.0
Feb 22, 2026

New York dall’alto

Spettacolare 🫶 da provare una volta nella vita, bellissima esperienza

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Kristen_BVIATOR
3.0
Feb 22, 2026

Paid for VIP/Fast Pass but staff not available

We had a reservation for 7:15 and it seemed like a slower night at the ESB. This also seemed to mean that they didn’t have a lot of staffing on. There was no one manning the VIP “red carpet” entrances (of which there were many). We had to seek out an employee or just scan our own ticket. I paid for a VIP experience but didn’t receive one. I am disappointed. I would recommend visiting the ESB but I’m not sure that you will get what you pay for in the VIP experience.

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Catherine_DVIATOR
5.0
Feb 22, 2026

Family fun

Brilliant views. We booked for 10am during half term UK in February, no queues plenty off space to move around and lifts to ourselves. Stunning veiws.

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