Empire State Building Observatory
About this experience
The 86th floor observatory wraps all the way around the building, open-air, with Central Park to the north and the harbour to the south. A one-hour-before-sunset slot gets you daylight views on arrival and the skyline lit up by the time you leave.
Empire State Building Observatory is one of 26,800 reviewed experiences bookable in New York, United States, rated 4.7 out of 5. It runs 1.5 hours, is offered in English, Spanish, and starts from $44 per person with instant confirmation. Pricing varies by traveler type: Adult $44, Child (6-12) $38, Infant (under 6) $0. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot.
Highlights
- • 86th floor open-air deck
- • 360° city views
- • Best booked one hour before sunset
What's included
- ✓ Timed-entry admission
- ✕ 102nd floor upgrade (optional add-on)
Frequently asked questions
Prices start from $44 per person, taxes included.
Plan for 1.5 hours, start to finish.
Available in English, Spanish.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot.
Pricing varies by traveler type: Adult — $44, Child (6-12) — $38, Infant (under 6) — $0.
No — that's a separate, higher-tier ticket added at checkout if you want the enclosed top-floor deck too.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot.
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