Recommended
4.7
(183 reviews)

Empire State Building: Express Entry

Entry Ticket
  • New York
  • United States

Skip the long lines to Manhattan's most famous skyscraper and see two special exhibits inside. Get amazing views of New York with no queuing!

From
$92.55
per person

About

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Skip the Line

Fast Track

Wheelchair accessible

Best times:

Morning, Early afternoon, Afternoon, Late afternoon.

Live guides:

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese.

Audio guides:

Mandarin, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish.

Highlights

  • Skip the long lines to New York's most spectacular skyscraper and jump to the front of all queues inside. Enhance the experience with the official Empire State Building app
  • Get unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond from the Observatory on the 86th floor – all signage, multimedia, and exhibits are available in nine languages
  • See the newly renovated Art Deco lobby, and the 'Dare To Dream' and 'Sustainability' exhibits, and explore the revamped 80th Floor featuring more exciting, artistic exhibits

What's Included

Express entry to the Empire State Building

Access to the exhibits with no queueing

Access to the 86th-floor observation deck

Access to the second-floor immersive exhibits

Downloadable audio guide app

Free high-speed WiFi on-site

What's Not Included

Access to the 102nd-floor Observation Deck (available on-site for an additional fee)

Instructions

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • Your ticket is only valid during the time and date selected
  • All visitors need to go through a security check. Glass items, weapons, monopods, and tripods are not allowed inside

Opening Hours

Empire State Building - Day Entry

Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

ESB - General Hours

Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Empire State Building - Night Entry

Monday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

  • Refunds are not possible for this ticket
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
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