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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets & Skip-the-Line

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets & Skip-the-Line

Distributor:GetYourGuide Tours & Tickets GmbH
4.6  / 511116 reviews
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Ascend to the 86th floor for panoramic views across 6 states from the highest 360-degree open-air viewpoint in New York City. Go even higher with the 102nd floor combo ticket.

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Duration 45 minutes - 1 hour
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Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy 360-degree unobstructed views of New York City from the 86th floor Observation Deck - located in the very heart of NYC
  • Set your sights even higher by choosing the combo ticket to the 102nd floor
  • Experience two attractions for the price of one – the Observation Deck on the 86th Floor and the Interactive Museum on the 2nd Floor
  • Upgrade to the Express Ticket option, skip all the lines and enjoy the red carpet
  • Learn from a complimentary self-guided tour in 9 languages with a free app
Full description
Choose between a General Admission ticket to the 86th-floor outdoor observation deck or a Combination Ticket with access to the newly renovated 102nd floor, showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows. Upgrade your experience with an Express Ticket to skip the long lines. The New Empire State Building Experience not only gives you access to the legendary New York City landmark, allowing you to soar 1,054 foot (320 meters) high and enjoy magnificent 360-degree open-air views of New York City and beyond. You'll also see Grand Staircase with a two-story architectural model of the building and newly renovated interactive galleries that take you on an incredible journey from the building’s construction to its current place in pop culture. Explore the site in the 1920s, Construction, Opening Day, Modern Marvel, Otis Elevators, World’s Most Famous Building, King Kong, and Celebrity exhibits. The 80th Floor also features a range of exciting art exhibits. Be sure to see the building's iconic Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby. The Empire State Building's 86th Floor Observation Deck is the highest 360-degree open-air observatory in New York, outfitted with heaters to keep the cold at bay. The Empire State Building is more than a spectacular view - it is the most Instagrammed landmark in the USA. Your entrance also includes a downloadable multimedia experience, available in 9 languages. This app also includes videos, image galleries, quizzes, and maps showing nearby points of interest. Be sure to see the building's iconic Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby as you exit this remarkable building.
Includes
  • General or express skip-the-line ticket (depending on option selected)
  • Access to the 86th Floor Observation Deck, interactive immersive galleries, a 2-story architectural model of the building
  • Access to the 102nd Floor (depending on option selected)
  • Art Deco Lobby
  • Downloadable multimedia app featuring audio guide in 9 languages
  • Free WiFi in the building
  • State-of-the-art air purification system that regulates the air quality
  • Booking fees and sales tax

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Important information

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  • Luggage or large bags
  • Glass objects

Know before you go

  • All guests must pass through airport-style security to access the Observatory. Please avoid glass items, sports equipment, marking instruments (paint/markers), and any packages/luggage
  • The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant and is wheelchair-accessible. Service dogs, motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted
  • Free entry for children under 6 years old
  • Free downloadable multimedia app with audioguide in 9 languages is included

Customer reviews

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4.6 /5

based on 11116 reviews

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Torsten – GermanyNovember 30, 2023 – Verified booking
Diese Gebäude ist ein Geschenk und muss man gesehen haben. Wir hatten das Glück den Sonnenuntergang einzufangen und die beleuchtete Stadt zu sehen. Einfach nur großartig. Dazu kommen die vielen netten Features, wie Bauarbeiter und King Kong, die den Besuch noch angenehmer machen.
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Clare – United KingdomNovember 20, 2023 – Verified booking
I think they was efficient and staff memebeer really polite and helpful. but u would say the ticket stated a skip the line which we did not recieve. however more than happy with the experience and because of time of day skip the line may not have been used anyway.
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Pegna – FranceNovember 18, 2023 – Verified booking
Very beautiful view of New York, it's a must to be able to appreciate the immensity of this city. quick entry, well organized The visit begins with the history of the building m. The heating is installed outside which is very useful, we did not feel cold being up high. It's still a budget all the same.
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