Duration
90 minutes to 3 hours, self-paced
New York · experience
Empire State Building: observatory & museum ticket
Twelve galleries on the building’s Art Deco history and pop-culture legacy, then 360-degree views from the open-air 86th Floor — New York’s original skyline landmark.
90 minutes to 3 hours, self-pacedFrom €44
The experience
Twelve immersive galleries on the building’s history, then the 86th Floor’s open-air deck.
The Empire State Building’s own galleries come first — twelve of them, covering the building’s 1930s construction, its Art Deco design, and its recurring role in film and pop culture, King Kong included — before the climb to the 86th Floor Observation Deck.
The 86th Floor is open-air, with 360-degree views running from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge. Guests who want to go further can upgrade to the enclosed 102nd Floor, recently reimagined with floor-to-ceiling windows and visibility up to 80 miles on a clear day.
It works equally well by day, for the clearest long views, or in the evening, when the skyline lights up below — reviewers consistently mention sunset and after-dark visits as the most memorable.
Group
Group size confirmed with the option
Languages
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Format
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Meeting point
20 W 34th Street, entrance on Fifth Avenue
Pickup and drop-off
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Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A first New York skyline view that also comes with the building’s own history.
- Families — the museum galleries give children something to do before the view.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 115–20 minutes
Art Deco lobby & security
- 230–45 minutes
Museum galleries
Construction history, King Kong and other exhibits, self-paced.
- 330 minutes to 1 hour
86th Floor Observation Deck
Open-air, 360-degree views.
- 430 minutes
102nd Floor
Optional upgrade; enclosed, floor-to-ceiling windows.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Twelve galleries on the building’s construction, design and pop-culture history
- 360-degree views from the open-air 86th Floor
- An optional upgrade to the enclosed 102nd Floor
- Voted the #1 Attraction in the U.S. in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards
Included
- ✓ General or Express skip-the-line ticket, depending on the option booked
- ✓ 86th Floor Observation Deck access
- ✓ Twelve museum galleries
- ✓ 102nd Floor access, on the option that includes it
- ✓ Free Wi-Fi in the building
Not included
- • 102nd Floor access on the standard ticket — upgrade separately
- • Photo packages, available for purchase
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Best visited between 12pm and 3pm for shorter queues, per the venue.
- Large bags, luggage and glass objects are not permitted through security.
- Free entry for children under 6.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.