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15 Best Empire State Building Tickets

The Empire State tickets: the classic 86th-floor deck, the 102nd-floor upgrade and sunrise slots that put you up there nearly alone. Buy the timed ticket; you will feel the difference at the elevator queue.

1.NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

Discover the iconic Empire State Building with skip-the-line tickets, stunning panoramic views, and an interactive museum—perfect for all ages.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“We went to the empire state on Christmas Day, it was super windy and cold but clear! Lovely views of the city, once in a lifetime opportunity. The museum is very interesting, I really like the focus on movies linked to the attraction. Great shop…”

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2.NYC Empire State Building Admission Ticket

Discover the Empire State Building with this detailed review of the self-guided ticket experience, including views, exhibits, and insider tips for NYC visitors.

“It was so much fun!! We fully enjoyed the day and had a great time. Definitely a need to do item!! We learned and laughed a lot. The staff were so nice.”

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3.New York Pass: Empire State Building and 100+ Things To Do

Discover New York City with the comprehensive New York Pass. Visit top attractions like Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and MoMA while saving time and money.

★ 4.0

“The views will take your breath away. The Observatory, cafe, gift shop, and even the elevator ride are worth the price of admission.”

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5.NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off (Save 25%)

Discover NYC with a combined ticket for hop-on hop-off buses, Empire State, and Statue of Liberty ferry—flexible, convenient, but some drawbacks.

★ 3.5

“Good for the first time seeing NYC. I would suggest trimming a few of the trees which attached us while riding in the open top.”

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6.NY: Statue of Liberty, Empire State, and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Discover New York City with this 2-day combo tour featuring hop-on hop-off buses, Empire State Building access, and a ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands for $135.

★ 3.7

“Empire State Building was ok. As for the Statue of Liberty I was unable to go as it said it was all sold out by the time I was given to book a slot so I lost out on that experience so the bundle wasn’t…”

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7.NYC Bundle: Empire State, Big Bus Tour, & Circle Line Cruise

Discover New York with this 2-day bundle including the Empire State Building, hop-on hop-off bus, and a Hudson River cruise for a flexible and immersive experience.

★ 4.5

“Em relação ao big bus, Gostei da possibilidade de descer nos locais de interesse. Não gostei do áudio-guia. Em alguns veículos não funcionava, estava estragado. Quando funcionava, estava atrasado ou adiantado em relação ao local por onde estávamos passando. Não faria novamente. O Empire State…”

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8.See the sunrise at the Empire State Building in NYC

Experience sunrise from the Empire State Building's 86th-floor outdoor deck with small-group access, stunning panoramic views, and a peaceful early morning in NYC.

“Being outside, on the 86th loot and watching the sun come up over NYC - awe inspiring. Small group so no jockeying for a good viewing spot. And the Gallery afterwards was full of interesting displays.”

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9.New York: Empire State & 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour (Save 25%)

Discover NYC’s highlights with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus and Empire State Building ticket, including optional Statue of Liberty cruise. Practical and flexible sightseeing.

★ 3.5

“The Empire State Building tour was a great tour and experience. The bus tour could have been better, we didn’t get to see the Statue of Liberty, I feel like we turned before we should have. So, we didn’t get to even glimpse it from…”

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13.NYC: Empire State Building & Manhattan Walking Tour

Experience the best of NYC with a 5-hour tour combining a 3-hour walking exploration of top sights and a visit to the Empire State Building's observatories for breathtaking views.

★ 4.6

“het was heel leuk per uitzondering blijkbaar een grotere groep, wat soms wat moeilijker was om dicht bij de gids te staan wanneer het vertelde”

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14.Empire State Building Walking Tour from NYC

Discover Midtown Manhattan’s iconic landmarks with an expert guide, ending with breathtaking views from the Empire State Building for $75.

★ 5.0

“Very fun to see some famous NYC landmarks, and some not so obvious one as well. Of course the highlight is going up the Empire State Building – a must-do when in NYC!”

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More Empire State Building Tickets

4.0Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building3 hours (approx.)$134.99 4.3NYC: Top 30 Sights Tour and Empire State Building 86th Floor7 hours$142 4.5Empire State Building, Midtown Tour with Optional Top of the Rock2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$71.00 4.7NYC: Top of the Rock & Optional Empire State Building Tour2.5 hours$59 4.0NYC Bundle: Empire State, Big Bus Tour, and Circle Line Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$99.00 5.0NYC: Half-Day Luxury Bus Tour with Empire State Access$60 4.0See 30 Top New York Sights (Walking Tour) & Go Up The Empire State Building!$115.14 5.0Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building2 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$488.60 5.0Go Up The Empire State Building & 3h Manhattan Walking Tour$155.00 5.0Easy Access Empire State Building and Harry Potter Tour in NYC3 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0NYC: Empire State Observatory Ticket & Digital Tour3 hours$116 5.0Statue of Liberty & Empire State Building 5-hour Tour by Car5 hours$881 4.2Easy Access Empire State Building & NYC Harry Potter Shop3 hours$129 4.8Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer2 hours - 270 minutes$300 5th Avenue Stroll and Sunset at the Empire State Building$70.00 Empire State Premium Experience and 3-Hour Manhattan Walking Tour$427.00 Go Up the Empire State Building and 3 Hour Manhattan Walking Tour$117.00 Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC$22.45 New York: Luggage Storage in Empire State Building$8.20 Top of the Rock, Midtown Tour with Optional Empire State Building$89.00 VIP All Access Empire State Building and Manhattan Walking Tour$1,050.00 Empire State Observatory and Grand Central Tour$119.00 NYC VIP Tour: Empire State Building, The Edge and 9/11 Memorial$175.00 4.6NYC: Empire State Ticket & Grand Central Small Group Tour2 hours$119