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Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

By Empire State Building Observatory
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Free cancellation available
Price is RMĀ 188 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Unobstructed 360-degree NYC views from the best observatory
  • Iconic masterpiece, ranked NYC’s #1 top attraction
  • World’s most photographed & Instagrammable landmark
  • Perfect location in the heart of Midtown Manhattan
  • Two attractions in one: Observatory & Museum Access

Activity location

  • Empire State Building - For all guests booking for Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27th, 2025), please note special entry instructions in your confirmation email.
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Empire State Building - For all guests booking for Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27th, 2025), please note special entry instructions in your confirmation email.
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America

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Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RMĀ 188.06 x 1 AdultRMĀ 188.06
Total
Price is RMĀ 188.06

Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RMĀ 196.58 x 1 AdultRMĀ 196.58
Total
Price is RMĀ 196.58

Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RMĀ 205.14 x 1 AdultRMĀ 205.14
Total
Price is RMĀ 205.14

Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RMĀ 222.25 x 1 AdultRMĀ 222.25
Total
Price is RMĀ 222.25

Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RMĀ 247.88 x 1 AdultRMĀ 247.88
Total
Price is RMĀ 247.88

Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RMĀ 337.65 x 1 AdultRMĀ 337.65
Total
Price is RMĀ 337.65

Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 20:30
Price details
RMĀ 354.73 x 1 AdultRMĀ 354.73
Total
Price is RMĀ 354.73

Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RMĀ 358.97 x 1 AdultRMĀ 358.97
Total
Price is RMĀ 358.97

Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
RMĀ 363.25 x 1 AdultRMĀ 363.25
Total
Price is RMĀ 363.25

Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RMĀ 367.53 x 1 AdultRMĀ 367.53
Total
Price is RMĀ 367.53

Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
RMĀ 371.80 x 1 AdultRMĀ 371.80
Total
Price is RMĀ 371.80

Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
RMĀ 380.36 x 1 AdultRMĀ 380.36
Total
Price is RMĀ 380.36

Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RMĀ 384.64 x 1 AdultRMĀ 384.64
Total
Price is RMĀ 384.64

Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
RMĀ 397.44 x 1 AdultRMĀ 397.44
Total
Price is RMĀ 397.44

Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RMĀ 410.27 x 1 AdultRMĀ 410.27
Total
Price is RMĀ 410.27

Express - Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

The Express Pass lets you make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building. Prices include the 86th Floor Observatory, 2nd floor exhibits, an interactive audio guide, priority entrance and advance queueing.

Price details
RMĀ 423.11 x 1 AdultRMĀ 423.11
Total
Price is RMĀ 423.11

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Price details
RMĀ 512.84 x 1 AdultRMĀ 512.84
Total
Price is RMĀ 512.84

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Starting time: 20:30
Price details
RMĀ 529.95 x 1 AdultRMĀ 529.95
Total
Price is RMĀ 529.95

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Price details
RMĀ 534.19 x 1 AdultRMĀ 534.19
Total
Price is RMĀ 534.19

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Price details
RMĀ 542.75 x 1 AdultRMĀ 542.75
Total
Price is RMĀ 542.75

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Price details
RMĀ 559.83 x 1 AdultRMĀ 559.83
Total
Price is RMĀ 559.83

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m
  • English

Express Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

Language options: English
Price details
RMĀ 585.50 x 1 AdultRMĀ 585.50
Total
Price is RMĀ 585.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to the Empire State Building Observatory
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Second floor galleries with multiple hands-on exhibits
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Revamped 80th floor featuring exciting, artistic exhibits
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Option TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK grants access to the 102nd floor.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Download the App for free on your smartphone from the App Store and Google play.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to the 102nd Observatory Deck. You may upgrade on site for an additional fee.

Know before you book

  • Please check the hours of operation online. Hours of operation are subject to change. The last elevator ascends 45 minutes before closing.
  • Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
  • Durations listed for the General Admission, Skip-the-line Express Pass, and Day & Night Admission are suggested.
  • Express Admission Pass is especially valuable during peak travel times, which run from late May through early September, late November through December 31, and on all holiday weekends.
  • Indoor Environmental Quality: we implement MERV 13 air filters, state-of-the-art air purification for improved air quality and reduced risk of virus transmission, and fresh air ventilation. The system is designed to provide clean air to over 1,600 hourly visitors.

What you can expect

Begin your visit at the Empire State Building, now beautifully decorated for the holidays with twinkling lights, festive decor, and a grand Christmas tree in the Art Deco Fifth Avenue Lobby. This season also features a special partnership with the Rockettes from Radio City Music Hall, bringing exclusive holiday displays and photo moments inspired by the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Start with the highlight of New York City, the legendary 86th Floor Observatory, the highest open-air deck in NYC. At 1,050 feet (320 meters), it offers unobstructed 360-degree views of Manhattan and beyond. Marvel at the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center. On clear days, see up to six states - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Delaware. With high-powered binoculars and climate-controlled indoor galleries, the observatory provides perfect photo opportunities year-round - especially against the city’s holiday lights.

For the ultimate skyline perspective, upgrade to the 102nd Floor Observatory, recently renovated with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Soaring 1,250 feet above Manhattan, it offers panoramic views stretching up to 80 miles - a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Every ticket includes access to the Fifth Avenue Lobby, adorned with glittering holiday decor that captures the season’s spirit. Short on time - Choose an Express Ticket for red-carpet entry and the fastest way to the top.

From festive decor and Rockettes inspired displays to unmatched 360-degree views, immersive museum exhibits, and timeless Art Deco design, the Empire State Building is the ultimate New York City holiday experience - where tradition, magic, and skyline views come together in unforgettable fashion.

After the views, step into history at the 2nd Floor Museum, where 12 immersive exhibits bring the Empire State Building’s story to life. Relive the dramatic Race to the Sky, walk through scenes from the 1920s, and stand in King Kong’s hands for a one-of-a-kind photo. Discover how this landmark became a cultural icon through its starring roles in King Kong, Elf, and more.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Empire State Building - For all guests booking for Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27th, 2025), please note special entry instructions in your confirmation email.
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Empire State Building - For all guests booking for Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27th, 2025), please note special entry instructions in your confirmation email.
    • 20 West 34th Street
    • 10118, New York, New York, United States of America