Empire State Building : General Admission Ticket - 86th Floor Observatory

The World’s most famous building is a must-see for its rich history, distinct  Art-Deco style and world-famous Observatory offering spectacular 360-degree views from the heart of Manhattan. Visit during the day and see New York in all its glory or for a more romantic experience, visit at night and see the illuminated city sparkle.

New York’s most iconic attraction soars to nearly 1,500 feet above Manhattan and has featured in numerous Hollywood productions including King Kong, An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle. The Empire State Building's 86th Floor Observatory offers some of the best 360° panoramic views of Manhattan and Beyond – on a clear day you can see for almost 80 miles, with five states in view - New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Observatory has a heated, glass-enclosed area, which is surrounded by an outdoor open-air terrace, equipped with high-power binoculars.

In addition to the amazing observatory, your Empire State Building ticket also gives you access to the newly-opened, re-imagined Empire State Building Galleries. This walk-through, hands-on museum experience offers a glimpse into the building's unique history and mystique. Explore the following exhibits: The Site in the 1920s, Construction, Opening Day, Otis Elevators, World’s Most Famous Building, King Kong and Celebrity.

If all the above is not enough for you then look out for the newly opened 80th Floor Observatory. Opened in late 2019, here you can enjoy the 360-degree views from the indoors via the building's historic viewfinders, experience films from the archives and create your own personalised and digitalised Big Apple itinerary with the all-new 'NYC: Above & Beyond' exhibit.

With a gate-ready Empire State Building Observatory Ticket in hand, move directly past the ticketing and voucher redemption queues at the entrance and head straight for the elevator line and a mandatory security check. The elevator line can be long at peak times (normally 11.00am to 1.00pm, and one hour before and after sunset). If you wish to avoid the crowds, we recommend you visit outside these times.

Want to Skip line lines? Check out our Express Pass - 86th Floor

Ticket includes: 

• Instant delivery - Book now, Use now!
• Gate-ready Empire State Building Ticket - Bypass the ticket/voucher queues at the entrance and head straight to the elevator queue!
• Guaranteed Entry - select the date and time you want to visit
• General admission to the Empire State Building 86th Floor Observatory and to the ESB Interactive Museum - Two attractions for the price of One!
• Unobstructed, 360-degree views of up to five states from the surrounding open-air promenade or climate controlled viewing galleries from the Heart of New York City
• Signage, audio and exhibits in nine languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin).
• Print your Empire State Building tickets in advance or simply present them on your smartphone for instant access

Terms & Conditions: 

• To help control capacity, all guests must pre-book a time slot before visiting the Empire State Building Observatory. Your Empire State Building Observatory Ticket guarantees entry for the selected date and time.
• Your gate-ready Empire State Building ticket will enable you to move directly past the ticketing and voucher redemption queue. However, you will still need to join the line for the elevator and mandatory security check.
• The Empire State Building Observatory Ticket does not include access to the 102nd Floor Observatory (these tickets can only be purchased at the Empire State Building itself. Current price $30 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
• Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non refundable once booked