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Empire State Building Tickets
Empire State Building Tickets

Empire State Building Premium VIP Tour

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Do the Empire State Building V.I.P. Style

Empire State Building Observatory Updates - Know Before You Go

  • All guests aged 12 years or older must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter the Empire State Building Observatory.
  • Proof of vaccination must be presented when entering the venue. All guests 18 years or older also require a photo ID in addition to proof of vaccination.
  • It is required that guests continue to wear face masks throughout the experience. 

Ticket Details

  • Admission to the Empire State Building 86th Floor Observatory on a small-group guided tour
  • Access to behind-the-scene areas not accessible to the general public Priority access Souvenir photograph
  • Panoramic views of up to six states from the surrounding open-air promenade or climate controlled viewing galleries from the Heart of New York City
  • World-renowned Art Deco masterpiece fully modernized with exciting Dare-to-Dream exhibit
  • Free admission for children 0-5 Signage and app available in nine languages
  • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - our Empire State Building Tickets can be cancelled with a full refund
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Be one of seven daily 'V.I.P.s' to explore the Empire State Building with an Observatory Ambassador

Get an in-depth and intimate tour of this iconic building whilst taking in the views of a lifetime.

Our guide to Empire State Building Premium VIP Tour

Avoid any lines at the Empire State Building with a small-group tour that gets you V.I.P. priority access throughout the iconic skyscraper.

On this 90-minute tour you’ll be accompanied by an ‘Observatory Ambassador’ to hear behind-the-scenes stories and get spectacular views across the New York City skyline, all without spending a New York minute waiting in line.

And to top it all you receive a commemorative, souvenir photograph to encapture your experience forever.

Departs

The Empire State Building Observatory is open daily, year round.

Start times

8.00am, 10.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for Empire State Building Premium VIP Tour

  • The meeting point for this tour is the 5th Avenue lobby on 350 5th Avenue
  • Your Empire State Building Premium Experience ticket allows you to access the Empire State on your chosen day and time only.  You will need to join the line for the elevator and mandatory security check.
  • This Empire State Building Observatory Ticket does not include access to the 102nd Floor Observatory (these tickets can only be purchased once at the Empire State Building itself should you wish to visit the 102nd floor; Current price $20 per person).
  • A free multimedia tour APP is included with every admission to the Empire State Building. Download the APP for free from either the Apple Store or Google Play, or connect once on-site via the free Wi-Fi. The self-guided multimedia tour app is available in 9 languages
  • THERE ARE ONLY SEVEN PEOPLE PERMITTED ON EACH TOUR.
  • Cancellation Policy: Tickets can be cancelled for free up to 72 hours before the event selected date/time.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for Empire State Building Premium VIP Tour

  • Do I need to book a date or time when I visit the Empire State Building?
    Yes. Due to the limited amount of people per tour , this tour is on request
  • How do I receive my tickets?
    Your gate ready ticket voucher will be available to download as soon as your booking is paid. All you need to do is present your ticket on your mobile phone, or print at home before arriving at the attraction.
  • Will I need to queue to get into the Empire State Building?
    No queue