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15 Best Empire State Building 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 were lucky to have booked on a clear night with almost no queues. Booking process was easy and the staff were so helpful and friendly. A great experience for us all.”

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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.

“Everything went smoothly and the Gentleman at 102 floor is very knowledgeable. Amazing friendly staff!!”

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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

“Vanderbilt and 911 Memorial, The Rock was great experience. Not really worth to get the NY ticket. Still had to make all the lines to validate ticket and get part ticket at most attractions”

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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

“My 11 yo was so mesmerized by the open bus experience. We enjoyed the sights & sounds of the mighty NY city with its breathtaking views. The highlight of our tour was at the Empire State Building. This was super amazing. We will do this…”

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11.NYC: Midtown, Empire State Building & Top of the Rock Tour

Discover NYC's top views with guided tours of Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, plus Midtown walks — all at $71 for 2.5 hours of iconic sightseeing.

★ 4.5

“Top of the Rock = super Midtown avec le guide = visite très moyenne. Pas besoin de guide au vu de ce que l'on a fait. Sommes passé à 2 pas de la Cathédrale St Patrick même pas un moment pour photo même pas pu…”

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12.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

“The tour and the tour guide was great! Very informative and the floor was open for anyone to ask questions. We also covered a lot of areas in NYC.”

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13.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

“Liam is a fantastic guide! Despite being a cold day, he made the tour fun and engaging as we took in the sights of some of New York's architectural treasures. Highly recommend for both those with an interest in architecture and anyone wanting to see…”

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15.Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building

Experience the magic of NYC's holiday season with tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Empire State Building's observation deck, all in one trip.

★ 4.0

“I loved this. Traditional in every sense of the word. Brought my inlaws and friends. Radio City Music Hall is gorgeous as the beautiful dancers. What a great time. I'd go every Christmas if I could.”

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More Empire State Building Tickets

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