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      Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      Prices may vary depending on time of day

      Price details
      £35.65 x 1 Adult£35.65
      Total
      Price is £35.65

      Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      Prices may vary depending on time of day

      Starting time: 20:45
      Price details
      £35.65 x 1 Adult£35.65
      Total
      Price is £35.65

      Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      Prices may vary depending on time of day

      Price details
      £37.27 x 1 Adult£37.27
      Total
      Price is £37.27

      Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      Prices may vary depending on time of day

      Price details
      £38.89 x 1 Adult£38.89
      Total
      Price is £38.89

      Main Deck 86th Floor Observatory

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      Prices may vary depending on time of day

      Price details
      £47.00 x 1 Adult£47.00
      Total
      Price is £47.00

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Starting time: 22:30
      Price details
      £64.02 x 1 Adult£64.02
      Total
      Price is £64.02

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Starting time: 20:45
      Price details
      £64.02 x 1 Adult£64.02
      Total
      Price is £64.02

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Price details
      £64.02 x 1 Adult£64.02
      Total
      Price is £64.02

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Starting time: 22:00
      Price details
      £64.02 x 1 Adult£64.02
      Total
      Price is £64.02

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Price details
      £65.63 x 1 Adult£65.63
      Total
      Price is £65.63

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Price details
      £67.25 x 1 Adult£67.25
      Total
      Price is £67.25

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Price details
      £68.06 x 1 Adult£68.06
      Total
      Price is £68.06

      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
      £68.87 x 1 Adult£68.87
      Total
      Price is £68.87

      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
      £70.49 x 1 Adult£70.49
      Total
      Price is £70.49

      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
      £72.11 x 1 Adult£72.11
      Total
      Price is £72.11

      Top Deck 102nd & 86th Floor Observation Deck

      • Activity duration is 15 minutes15m
        15m

      TOP DECK 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVATION DECK

      Price details
      £77.78 x 1 Adult£77.78
      Total
      Price is £77.78

      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
      £80.22 x 1 Adult£80.22
      Total
      Price is £80.22

      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: 21:15
      Price details
      £97.23 x 1 Adult£97.23
      Total
      Price is £97.23

      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
      £97.23 x 1 Adult£97.23
      Total
      Price is £97.23

      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: 17:15
      Price details
      £98.85 x 1 Adult£98.85
      Total
      Price is £98.85

      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
      £100.47 x 1 Adult£100.47
      Total
      Price is £100.47

      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
      £101.28 x 1 Adult£101.28
      Total
      Price is £101.28

      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: 15:30
      Price details
      £101.28 x 1 Adult£101.28
      Total
      Price is £101.28

      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
      £111.00 x 1 Adult£111.00
      Total
      Price is £111.00

      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
        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 includedWhat's included
        Download the App for free on your smartphone from the App Store and Google play.
      • 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 lift 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.
      • 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.
      • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
      • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

      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 metres), 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 Centre. 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 storey 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

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        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