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Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express

By Empire State Building Observatory
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Price is RM 194 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15m
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  • 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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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: 17:00
Price details
RM 194.16 x 1 AdultRM 194.16

Total
Price is RM 194.16
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: 10:00
Price details
RM 194.16 x 1 AdultRM 194.16

Total
Price is RM 194.16
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Starting time: 14:15
Price details
RM 194.16 x 1 AdultRM 194.16

Total
Price is RM 194.16
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 194.16 x 1 AdultRM 194.16

Total
Price is RM 194.16
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: 14:00
Price details
RM 202.95 x 1 AdultRM 202.95

Total
Price is RM 202.95
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 202.95 x 1 AdultRM 202.95

Total
Price is RM 202.95
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 211.78 x 1 AdultRM 211.78

Total
Price is RM 211.78
Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

Prices may vary depending on time of day

Price details
RM 247.08 x 1 AdultRM 247.08

Total
Price is RM 247.08
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 348.60 x 1 AdultRM 348.60

Total
Price is RM 348.60
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
RM 357.39 x 1 AdultRM 357.39

Total
Price is RM 357.39
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 361.81 x 1 AdultRM 361.81

Total
Price is RM 361.81
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 17:30
Price details
RM 366.22 x 1 AdultRM 366.22

Total
Price is RM 366.22
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 370.60 x 1 AdultRM 370.60

Total
Price is RM 370.60
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 375.02 x 1 AdultRM 375.02

Total
Price is RM 375.02
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 379.44 x 1 AdultRM 379.44

Total
Price is RM 379.44
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 383.85 x 1 AdultRM 383.85

Total
Price is RM 383.85
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 392.69 x 1 AdultRM 392.69

Total
Price is RM 392.69
Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck
  • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
    15m

TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

Price details
RM 414.73 x 1 AdultRM 414.73

Total
Price is RM 414.73
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 427.98 x 1 AdultRM 427.98

Total
Price is RM 427.98
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 529.46 x 1 AdultRM 529.46

Total
Price is RM 529.46
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: 13:00
Price details
RM 538.29 x 1 AdultRM 538.29

Total
Price is RM 538.29
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 542.67 x 1 AdultRM 542.67

Total
Price is RM 542.67
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: 17:30
Price details
RM 547.13 x 1 AdultRM 547.13

Total
Price is RM 547.13
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 551.50 x 1 AdultRM 551.50

Total
Price is RM 551.50
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 595.64 x 1 AdultRM 595.64

Total
Price is RM 595.64

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