Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

About this experience

Book Empire State Building tickets in New York Book Empire State Building tickets for timed entry to one of the most famous towers in New York. Every ticket includes the open-air observatory on the 86th floor, with 360-degree views over Midtown Manhattan, free high-powered binoculars and the exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors. Some options add the indoor observatory on the 102nd floor, skip-the-line entry or a sunrise visit. It is a classic first stop among things to do in New York. You pick a date and time slot when you book. Enter through the visitor entrance at 20 West 34th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, and go through security. The Fifth Avenue, 33rd Street and 34th Street entrances are for office tenants only. Choose your Empire State Building ticket There are five ticket options on this page: 86th floor general entry: timed entry to the 86th-floor observatory and the exhibits. 86th and 102nd floors: adds the higher indoor observatory on the 102nd floor. 86th floor skip-the-line: dedicated lines for faster access to the 86th floor. 86th and 102nd floors skip-the-line: faster access to both observatories. Sunrise visit: early skip-the-line access to the 86th floor with Starbucks Reserve coffee and Princi pastries. Check which floors your option includes before you visit. General entry includes the 86th floor only, and access to the 102nd floor needs an upgraded ticket. What you see inside the Empire State Building Your visit starts with the exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors, which tell the story of how the building was built and opened in 1931. Then the lifts take you to the 86th-floor observatory, an outdoor terrace that wraps around the building. Use the binoculars to find Times Square, the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, Central Park and the bridges over the East River. On clear days you can see far beyond Manhattan. If your ticket includes the 102nd floor, you continue to a glass-walled indoor observatory 16 floors higher for a different view of the skyline. Free Wi-Fi runs through the building, and you can download the free multimedia app to learn more about the city as you walk around. Comparing views? Edge at Hudson Yards has an outdoor platform on the west side, and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt offers mirrored rooms next to Grand Central. Empire State Building tips before you go Bring your mobile ticket and a photo ID that matches the name on your booking. Large bags, suitcases and carry-on luggage are not allowed, and there is no bag storage. Weapons, glass bottles, outside food, professional camera gear, tripods and pets are not allowed, and you cannot eat on the observatories. Only trained service animals may enter. The building is fully ADA compliant, with ramps, lower viewing areas and accessible binoculars. Manual and motorised wheelchairs can be used inside, and accessible toilets are on the 86th floor. Children under 6 enter free with a paying adult. The open-air terrace on the 86th floor can be windy, so bring a layer. The attraction does not give refunds because of weather, crowds or waiting times. Midday tends to be quieter, while the first hours after opening and around sunset are the busiest. How to buy Empire State Building tickets Choose your date, time slot and ticket option, then complete your booking on VervTrip. Your mobile ticket is sent to you straight away. All five options can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before your time slot for a full refund. After that, tickets cannot be cancelled.

Highlights

• Timed entry to the open-air 86th-floor observatory with 360-degree views of Manhattan
• Free high-powered binoculars to spot Times Square, the Chrysler Building and Central Park
• Exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors about the building's history
• Options to add the indoor 102nd-floor observatory or skip-the-line entry
• Sunrise option with Starbucks Reserve coffee and Princi pastries
• Free Wi-Fi and a free multimedia app for your visit

What is included

• Timed entry to the Empire State Building
• Access to the 86th-floor observatory
• High-powered binoculars
• Exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors
• Free Wi-Fi and multimedia app
• 102nd-floor observatory (if included in your option)
• Skip-the-line entry (if included in your option)
• Sunrise visit with Starbucks Reserve coffee and Princi pastries (sunrise option only)

Not included

• 102nd-floor access on 86th-floor-only tickets
• Skip-the-line entry on general entry tickets

Before you go

Entrance: Use the visitor entrance at 20 West 34th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. The Fifth Avenue, 33rd Street and 34th Street entrances are for office tenants only. What to bring: Your mobile ticket and a photo ID that matches the name on your booking. Bring a layer for the windy open-air terrace on the 86th floor. Floors: All tickets include the 86th floor. The 102nd floor is only included if your option says so. Bags: Large bags, suitcases and carry-on luggage are not allowed, and there is no bag storage. Children: Children under 6 enter free with a paying adult. Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant, with ramps, lower viewing areas and accessible binoculars. Accessible toilets are on the 86th floor and service dogs are welcome. Getting there: Subway B, D, F, M, N, Q, R or W to 34th Street-Herald Square.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your time slot, with a full refund. This applies to all five ticket options. After that, tickets cannot be cancelled.