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Empire State Building Observatory
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New York City
Visit the Empire State Building Observatory and marvel at a 360-degree perspective that includes Manhattan, the other 4 New York City boroughs, and 4 states.
Audio tours available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean
More details below
Pricing and availability
From £13.90 each  Adults (13 to 61) *
From £12.64 each  Seniors (62 & older) *
From £10.11 each  Children (6 to 12) *
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From £18.80 each  Adults (13 to 61) *
From £17.53 each  Seniors (62 & older) *
From £15.01 each  Children (6 to 12) *
*specify age at day of event
From £28.43 each  Travellers
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From £33.49 each  Travellers
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Up, up, and away! High-speed elevators zoom up 1,050 feet (320 m) to the 86th floor, home of the Observatory. Once there, step out and take in the Big Apple—either from the glass-enclosed pavilion, heated in winter and cooled in summer; or from the surrounding outdoor promenades. Approximately 3.5 million people visit the Observatory each year, largely for the panoramic view; although some come to relive cinematic moments from movies such as An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle. From your perch on the top of the Empire State Building, take in views of Manhattan, including Central Park, Times Square, the Flatiron Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, and so much more!

Short on time? Take advantage of the Express Pass and only wait an average time of 10 minutes. The Empire State Building Observatory Express Pass is your answer to making the most of your time in the Big Apple. Go directly to the front of every line at the Observatory so you can spend your valuable time taking in the spectacular views from the observatories and seeing all that New York has to offer. Only a limited number of these tickets are sold daily, to ensure that your experience is fast and easy.

Enhance your viewing experience with an optional audio tour. "Tony's New York" is the easy-to-use official audio guide of the Empire State Building. Featuring state-of-the-art technology with crystal-clear sound, the guide is separated into 6 segments of approximately 3 and a half minutes per segment. Enjoy the convenience of stopping, restarting, and skipping around from view to view on your own time.

Inclusions :
  • Admission only: One Observatory admission
  • Express Pass: Express admission to the Empire State Building Observatory
  • Audio tour (optional add-on to your ticket)



Available:
Standard Admission: 45 minutes, not including waiting time for elevators which varies from 5 minutes to 2 hours
Express Admission Pass: 45 minutes, not including average waiting time for elevators which is 10 minutes

Hours of operation:
8 AM–2 AM; last tickets are sold 45 minutes prior to closing
The last elevator ascends 30 minutes prior to closing

Note:
Admission is complimentary for children age 5 and younger. You do not have to use your ticket(s) immediately, or even on the same day. For example, you may redeem your voucher first thing in the morning, when the building is less crowded, and return at your leisure to see the Observatory.

Redemption instructions

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
On the day of your service, please present your voucher(s) and photo identification in exchange for your ticket(s) at the redemption address listed on your printed voucher(s). You do not have to use your ticket(s) immediately, or even on the same day that you exchange them.
Terms and conditions

Cancellations and Changes: This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to 2 days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is defined as the date of the Activity.