Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observatory Admission

From$47.91
4 hours
New York City, USA

About this activity

Visit the iconic Empire State Building, voted NYC’s #1 attraction. Explore and enjoy breathtaking 360° views & photo opportunities from the legendary 86th Floor Observatory.

Highlights

  • Iconic Architecture
  • World-Class Observatories
  • Prime Location
  • Pop Culture Legacy

Full description

Visit the Empire State Building - the "World's Most Famous Building" - voted the #1 top attraction in New York City.

 Begin with the museum exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, tracing the building’s record-breaking construction, cultural legacy, and Hollywood fame, from "King Kong" to "Sleepless in Seattle."

 Visit the 86th Floor Observatory, the highest 360º open-air observatory in NYC. From 1,054 feet above Midtown Manhattan, enjoy views of the city’s landmarks, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty and beyond.

 Upgrade your visit with access to the 102nd Floor Observatory, with new, reimagined floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the most dramatic skyline views of up to six states.

 Admire the restored Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby, with its golden architecture that completes your experience at this world-famous landmar 

Included / Excluded

  • Admission to the Empire State Building
  • Access to the 86th-floor observation deck
  • Access to the 2nd floor immersive exhibits
  • Downloadable audio guide app
  • Free high-speed WiFi on-site
  • Access to the 102nd-floor Observation Deck (available on-site for an additional fee)

Meeting point

Start Location

20 West 34th Street, 10001, New York

Important information

Know before you book

  • All visitors need to go through a security check. Glass items, weapons, monopods, and tripods are not allowed inside

Know before you go

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund