Empire State Building Tickets: The 13 Best Ways Up

1.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Review of Empire State Building tickets, with 86th and optional 102nd-floor views, museum exhibits, practical tips, value advice, and FAQs.

“It was a smooth and easy experience from start to finish. The whole experience was interesting and very informative inside the building with the history behind the building. The views from the 86th floor were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing the sunset this made my trip to NYC complete. A definite must do in NYC”

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2.NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,916 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Review the Empire State Building Observatory ticket, with 86th and 102nd floor views, museum galleries, practical timing tips, and value advice.

“Everything went smoothly and the Gentleman at 102 floor is very knowledgeable. Amazing friendly staff!!”

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3.New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,329 reviews · 1 to 5 days (approx.) · from $169

Review of the New York Pass, covering 100+ attractions, Empire State Building, museums, cruises, reservations, costs, and value tips.

“We couldn't find any go City buses so had to pay to go on another then in the empire state building we had to pay an additional 20 dollars this pass was a waste of money”

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4.Empire State Building Express Tickets – Skip the Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 604 reviews · 45 min · from $92

See New York from the Empire State Building with red-carpet entry, 86th-floor views, optional 102nd-floor access, and interactive exhibits.

“Dec 17th we booked a 16:15 slot with a Skip the Line (Express) option. Wow, was it worth it. Forecast was rain but it held off. Got to see full daylight and total darkness. We had such a great time picking out various landmarks. Could see Central Park, up 5th Avenue, Times Square, down to Little Italy, Brookly Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. The fixed binoculars are great it you know what you are looking for and where to look. The Express was worth extra. Escorted to the lift and red carpet (literally) all the way. Couldn't recommend enough.”

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5.Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off (Save 25%)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 209 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Review of NYC’s Big Bus package with Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty ferry, and 48-hour hop-on hop-off routes.

“Very limited details given on every aspect of this. And every employee encountered gave conflicting information.”

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6.NY: Statue of Liberty, Empire State, and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 163 reviews · 2 days · from $135

Review of New York’s 48-hour Big Bus tour with Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty ferry access, including tips, timing, and value.

“Empire State Building was ok. As for the Statue of Liberty I was unable to go as it said it was all sold out by the time I was given to book a slot so I lost out on that experience so the bundle wasn’t really worth it very disappointing”

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7.NYC Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 Mins)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Review of the 45-minute private Central Park carriage ride, covering landmarks, photo stops, blankets, price, route, guides, and booking advice.

“We had such a great time on our carriage ride through Central Park. Oliver and Bobby did such a great job. It was our last day in NYC on our girls trip and this was a wonderful way to end it.”

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8.NYC Bundle: Empire State, Big Bus Tour, & Circle Line Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 2 days · from $99

Review of New York’s $99 bundle with Empire State Building, 48-hour Big Bus access, and a Circle Line cruise, including tips and drawbacks.

“Em relação ao big bus, Gostei da possibilidade de descer nos locais de interesse. Não gostei do áudio-guia. Em alguns veículos não funcionava, estava estragado. Quando funcionava, estava atrasado ou adiantado em relação ao local por onde estávamos passando. Não faria novamente. O Empire State também é uma atração mediana. Demorei para agendar e ficamos num horário horrível, à noite. Gostei bastante do cruzeiro, fizemos o de 90 minutos. Este valeu a pena!”

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9.NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $146

Watch sunrise from the Empire State Building’s 86th floor, then enjoy Starbucks Reserve coffee and Princi pastries in a small early-entry group.

“Being outside, on the 86th loot and watching the sun come up over NYC - awe inspiring. Small group so no jockeying for a good viewing spot. And the Gallery afterwards was full of interesting displays.”

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10.Empire State & 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

See Manhattan from an open-top bus, visit the Empire State Building, and explore Downtown and Uptown on a flexible 48-hour pass.

“This was the one hop on hop off tour that was Great! You had time to hop off see what you wanted to see and get back on! You get your moneys worth with this one!!!!”

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11.Empire State Building Sunrise Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 1 day · from $146

Watch sunrise from the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, enjoy coffee and pastries, and explore its galleries before the crowds arrive.

“Perfect in every way - we went on valentines. All the staff were really friendly”

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12.Empire State Building Sunrise Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · from $147

Watch sunrise from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor open-air deck, enjoy early entry, then explore its interactive museum galleries.

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13.Midtown, Empire State Building & Top of the Rock Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59

Compare four NYC tours combining Midtown landmarks with guided Empire State Building or Top of the Rock access and 360-degree city views.

“Top of the Rock = super Midtown avec le guide = visite très moyenne. Pas besoin de guide au vu de ce que l'on a fait. Sommes passé à 2 pas de la Cathédrale St Patrick même pas un moment pour photo même pas pu rentrer à l'intérieur par contre restés 10 mn devant un chantier en travaux... ?”

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