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Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express

By Empire State Building Observatory
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Price is RM 214 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
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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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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.

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
RM 213.51 x 1 AdultRM 213.51

Total
Price is RM 213.51
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 213.51 x 1 AdultRM 213.51

Total
Price is RM 213.51
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Starting time: 20:15
Price details
RM 213.51 x 1 AdultRM 213.51

Total
Price is RM 213.51
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Starting time: 10:45
Price details
RM 217.96 x 1 AdultRM 217.96

Total
Price is RM 217.96
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 217.96 x 1 AdultRM 217.96

Total
Price is RM 217.96
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 258.00 x 1 AdultRM 258.00

Total
Price is RM 258.00
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Starting time: 14:30
Price details
RM 262.45 x 1 AdultRM 262.45

Total
Price is RM 262.45
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 262.45 x 1 AdultRM 262.45

Total
Price is RM 262.45
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 382.53 x 1 AdultRM 382.53

Total
Price is RM 382.53
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 20:15
Price details
RM 382.53 x 1 AdultRM 382.53

Total
Price is RM 382.53
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 382.53 x 1 AdultRM 382.53

Total
Price is RM 382.53
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 11:00
Price details
RM 386.98 x 1 AdultRM 386.98

Total
Price is RM 386.98
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 386.98 x 1 AdultRM 386.98

Total
Price is RM 386.98
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 386.98 x 1 AdultRM 386.98

Total
Price is RM 386.98
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
RM 395.88 x 1 AdultRM 395.88

Total
Price is RM 395.88
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
RM 395.88 x 1 AdultRM 395.88

Total
Price is RM 395.88
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
RM 400.34 x 1 AdultRM 400.34

Total
Price is RM 400.34
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
RM 400.34 x 1 AdultRM 400.34

Total
Price is RM 400.34
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.

Starting time: 12:00
Price details
RM 400.34 x 1 AdultRM 400.34

Total
Price is RM 400.34
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 413.70 x 1 AdultRM 413.70

Total
Price is RM 413.70
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 418.15 x 1 AdultRM 418.15

Total
Price is RM 418.15
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 16:00
Price details
RM 431.47 x 1 AdultRM 431.47

Total
Price is RM 431.47
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
RM 440.38 x 1 AdultRM 440.38

Total
Price is RM 440.38
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.

Starting time: 15:00
Price details
RM 440.38 x 1 AdultRM 440.38

Total
Price is RM 440.38
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.

Starting time: 14:45
Price details
RM 444.83 x 1 AdultRM 444.83

Total
Price is RM 444.83
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
RM 564.90 x 1 AdultRM 564.90

Total
Price is RM 564.90
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: 19:00
Price details
RM 564.90 x 1 AdultRM 564.90

Total
Price is RM 564.90
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
RM 569.36 x 1 AdultRM 569.36

Total
Price is RM 569.36
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: 11:45
Price details
RM 569.36 x 1 AdultRM 569.36

Total
Price is RM 569.36
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
RM 596.07 x 1 AdultRM 596.07

Total
Price is RM 596.07
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: 14:30
Price details
RM 596.07 x 1 AdultRM 596.07

Total
Price is RM 596.07
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
RM 600.53 x 1 AdultRM 600.53

Total
Price is RM 600.53
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: 16:00
Price details
RM 609.39 x 1 AdultRM 609.39

Total
Price is RM 609.39

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
    Download the App for free on your smartphone from the App Store and Google play.
  • 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 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.
  • Face covering optional
  • Social Distancing: Observe the marked social distancing markers. Respect others by staying 6 feet (2 meters) apart. We have reduced our capacity by over 50 percent.
  • Personal Protection: Our hosts wear personal protective equipment (face masks, face shields, gloves). You will find hand sanitizers throughout the experience.
  • Our Cleaning: In addition to normal cleaning, we use Overnight Electrostatic Disinfectant Spray of the entire observatory space. Exhibit components requiring close facial contact have been disabled. Frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces.
  • 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