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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

“Such a beautiful building very well organized , stuff working there was professional and helpful. The observation deck was just amazing you could see the city through every angle. I loved their store they had with merch to buy, very cute stuff with normal prices.”

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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.

“Spends a lot of time going through the history and the empire state building in popular media. The view was amazing, but not for people who are scared of heights.”

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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

“This is a super idea in theory, I had problems booking a trip on Sunday, I had to get on to help on line that transfered me to a person who gave me a number to ring. End result got nowhere only lost valuable time…”

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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

“It was amazing except it was raining that night so you could only see glimpses of the skyline when the clouds broke The skip the line was definitely worth it we were up to the top as fast as we wanted to go”

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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.

“It was great to be there and see a contrast between the dark scene as we arrived, and the city waking up. It was also very special to only be sharing the experience with a small number of people - there must have been about…”

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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

“A great way to see NYC. Was able to see many sites that I would not made with the bus. And it included the Empire State Building for a few extra dollars. A very good deal.”

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12.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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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

“Kevin the tour guide is very knowledgeable and personable! This is an interesting tour -- we learned a lot about the architecture and history of skyscrapers in NYC. And then the visit to the observation deck of the Empire State Building was phenomenal. I recommend…”

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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