Landmarks

Empire State Building: General Admission Tickets

Name: Empire State Building: General Admission Tickets
Start: 2024-12-19T12:30:00
End: 2024-12-19T23:00:00
Location: Empire State Building

Empire State Building interior with festive Christmas decorations and holiday lights.

Empire State Building interior with festive Christmas decorations

Empire State Building with Christmas-themed tower lights in New York City skyline.

Experience NYC from the skies as you climb up to the 86th-floor of the Empire State Building.

Highlights

Enjoy 15% off at the Harry Potter Store, New York, for a limited time, included with your ticket!
Be one with the skies atop the Empire State Observatory. On the clearest days, you can peer up to 80 miles away, catching a glimpse of 6 states all from one prime lookout!
Gather a sky-high perspective of the concrete jungle with unobstructed 360-degree views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square.
Be away from the views for just long enough to learn about the building's rich history, through informative exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors.
The higher the better: Upgrade your ticket to include 102nd-floor observatory deck entry.
Fun fact: The construction of the Empire State Building, intended to be the world's first 100-storey building, took just 1 year and 45 days.

Inclusions

Access to the outdoor viewing deck on the 86th floor
High-power binoculars
Art Deco lobby access
Free Wi-Fi
15% discount in Harry Potter Shop, New York, till December 31
Indoor viewing deck on the 102nd floor with fewer crowds (based on option selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Barbara

5/5

Nov, 2024

Great trips! The boat ride was fun and well narrated. The Empire State Building did not disappoint. A good price for the two!

Kgomotso

5/5

Nov, 2024

I had a great time experience the Empire State Building during the afternoon. The views were breathtaking. Booking this experience through Headout was easy and convenient.

Dany

5/5

Nov, 2024

HEAOUT easy and offers many hours so no problem of finding queues and too many people Empire is the most beautiful thrill in New York..by day but especially in the evening.. the staff even lends itself to taking your pictures.... it's real magic!!!

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Kurt

5/5

Nov, 2024

Very easy nice manager all staff are pretty cool, never felt pushed to purchase gifts, cracking views obviously of New York

Sharon

5/5

Nov, 2024

First of all, everything is so very organized. All of the "ushers" were friendly and knowledgeable. I felt welcome and could've stayed all day. What an amazing experience. I loved the room with the sounds of the construction going on and the movie clips. And then the view from the top!!! I was only in NYC for one night. The Empire State Building was the perfect tour to get the whole picture. Thank you for a well ran, comfortable place to visit.

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Your experience

Get that Empire State of Mind!

You'll also agree that New York City is worth writing songs about when you see it from the observatory deck of the Empire State Building. Before you get there, let the iconic building surprise you with little (big) treats along the way. The entryway is a spectacle, with a grand staircase leading to an impressive two-story building model and a captivating LED exhibit about its celebrity-driven light shows.

Venture through the newly unveiled 2nd-floor exhibits to know exactly how the building gained its fame as a pop culture icon. Explore the Opening Day, King Kong, and Celebrity Exhibits, and take in the grandeur of the restored Art Deco lobby.

See NYC, all of it

1050 feet high, on the 86th-floor awaits unparalleled views of the Big Apple. It's strangely calming to see New York's busy streets alongside its soothing waterbodies, all under a majestic skyline. Say hello to all your favorite spots: Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and everything else.

Higher? Okay!

Upgrade your tickets to visit the 102nd-floor observatory deck, the highest viewing spot open to the public. On clear days, you can even see six states from one point, 80 miles into the distance.

Operating hours

Empire State Building

Monday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:15 PM

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Accessible toilets are available at the venue.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.