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Empire State Building VIP Express Entry Ticket
Feel like a VIP as you skip the lines to get into the building and ascend to the Empire State Building's 86th Floor Observatory via a priority elevator - you will not have to queue to go up or down. You do still have to go through security - but your ticket allows you to skip to the front of the security line.
The Empire State Building is New York City’s most recognisable and celebrated attraction and with the Empire State Building VIP Express Entry Ticket you can bypass all lines for the fastest route to the famous 86th Floor Observatory.
The Empire State Building's 86th Floor Observatory offers some of the best 360° panoramic views of Manhattan and Beyond – on a clear day clear day you can see for almost 80 miles, with five states in view - New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The Observatory has a heated, glass-enclosed area, which is surrounded by an outdoor open-air terrace, equipped with high-power binoculars. Visit during the day and see the New York in all its glory or for a more romantic experience, visit at night and see the illuminated city sparkle.
You will be sent an open-dated Empire State Building Observatory Ticket which can be redeemed at any time during your stay in New York, giving you the flexibility to plan around the weather and visit at any time of your chosing.
Peak visit times are from 11.00am to 1.00pm and one hour before and after sunset - with your VIP Main Deck Express Ticket jump the queues all the way to the 86th Floor.
Departure Location: The Empire State Building Observatory entrance is located at 20 West 34th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue).
Departs: The Empire State Building Observatory is open daily, year round.
Start Times: 8.00am to 2.00am. Last elevator to the top goes at 1.15am.
Experience Includes
- No waiting - ticket offers the fastest way to get to the the Empire State Building 86th Floor Observatory
- Completely bypass the long ticket, security and elevator queues
- Print your tickets in advance or simply present on your smart phone for instant access
- Fully Flexible Ticket - tickets are open-dated and valid to use at any time within a year of purchase
- Enjoy stunning 360° panoramic views of Manhattan and beyond. See the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Statue of Liberty and more.
- Free admission for children 0-5
- Signage and app available in nine languages
Experience Excludes
- Admission to the 102nd Floor Observatory (these tickets can only be purchased at the Empire State Building)
Departs
Departure location
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Terms & Conditions
- Your Empire State Building Observatory Ticket is only valid for the selected date and time.
- Your Empire State Building Observatory Ticket will enable you to move directly past the ticketing/voucher queue and the line for the elevator to the 86th Floor.
- You will still need to clear security, but you will be able to go straight to the front of the security line.
- The Empire State Building Observatory Ticket does not include access to the 102nd Floor Observatory (these tickets can only be purchased at the Empire State Building itself. Current price $20 per person).
- A free multimedia tour APP is included with every admission to the Empire State Building. Download the APP for free from either the Apple Store or Google Play, or connect once on-site via the free Wi-Fi. The self-guided multimedia tour app is available in 9 languages
- Cancellation Policy: Tickets can be cancelled for free up to 72 hours before the event selected date/time.
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