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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

“My friend and I booked this show on a whim not really knowing what to expect. We were both blown away by such a fantastic show it was amazing. We were sat up on the third mezzanine and the view was great. The whole experience…”

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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.

“Awesome views from the 80th & 86th floor of New York City, 102 is not for the faint of heart especially in a close proximity great experience all around glad I did it.”

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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

“I purchased this Pass hoping to be able to see alot of attractions and "skip the line" as it states. I visited several of the sites included in the pass, and never "skipped the line". I waited for the One World Trade Observatory for over…”

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4.NYC: Empire State Building Express Tickets Skip the Line

Skip lines at NYC's Empire State Building with fast-track tickets. Enjoy stunning 360° views, immersive exhibits, and access to the top floors in just 45 minutes.

★ 4.6

“Paid the extra but OMG! So worth it!!! You literally don’t have to wait in any lines and the lines were huge and you go straight up the red carpet to the top. Did I feel bad walking past everyone. Nope! That’s what you pay…”

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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

“We were disappointed in the lack of direction when the driver stopped very far from the line for Statute of Liberty ferry and failed to indicate in which direction we were to walk. Also I would like to know why were paid (in advance) twice…”

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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

“We did the whole loop. Didn’t hop on/off. Interesting but not overwhelming info with the earbuds. Great sights. Set us up for where we then knew we would want to spend more time. Highly recommend. Including the Empire State made this a fantastic deal. Go…”

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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