Breathtaking Empire State: Skip-Line 102nd Deck VIP Access

We went on the extended tour which included the 86th and 102nd floors. It is pretty neat to see the 102nd floor view, but if you are pressed for time or scared of tippy top heights (you're inside for the 102nd, and can go both outside or stay inside for the 86th) you won't be disappointed with just the 86th floor. It's like a museum tour along the way, where there are many displays that you can read to learn more. This was not a guided tour for us, and we still really enjoyed it. It was clean, well organized, and we got some incredible photos! I think it might be coolest to see this before sunrise or as it's getting dark so you have some light in the sky while the building lights are coming on! We went in the middle of the day, and it was super-windy on the 86th floor, so just be prepared!

The staff were incredible and very helpful. The VIP experience was incredible & worth the time! The Guest Services Specialist, Devin, was checking on customers and staff throughout my whole visit. It was obvious that he is very respected at his job. There is a very lively, but chill vibe at the ESB at night. The view was amazing and I was able to spend over an hour experiencing the ESB!

Loved this iconic experience. Great historical exhibits and pop culture experiences and then the amazing views. This is a must do in my book!

Great experience very informative presentation at beginning. straight forward entry with ticket . Great views of downtown manhattan

The Empire State is definitely a must visit in New York. Personnel was very friendly and supportive. The view amazing. A really good experience. Really recommend

Way overpriced and drawn out, if you must see the Empire State Building view then go for it… but once was enough for me.

We visited the Empire State Building in July and decided to splurge on the express pass — absolutely worth it! The Saturday morning crowds were huge, and skipping the long lines made our visit so much smoother. The views from both the 86th and 102nd floors were spectacular. It was a hot and clear morning, with just a touch of haze that added a dreamy quality to the skyline. All of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A must-do experience for anyone visiting New York!

The iconic, wonderful Empire State Building, surely one of the most (if not THE most) recognisable silhouette. Not "only" an engineering masterpiece so many years ahead of its time, but also an Art Deco treasure, the likes of which we're unlikely to see again. It's a treasure. My wife and I have been on the (excellent) tour previously, but for our 30th Anniversary, we booked ourselves onto the VIP Tour as a special treat. It totally lived up to billing, with our amazing (actually Empire State legendary) host, Renita (my wife's name is Renata, so everyone hit it off right from the get go!). What an amazing lady, she did not leave a stone unturned during what was such a detailed tour. We got to look "behind the scenes" which, as an Engineer, was a sublime experience that I certainly wasn't presumptuous enough to expect. (Special thanks also to Mr Dailey, Director of Engineering, for his very generous time during our visit, which was very much appreciated). Of course, the headliner 102nd floor Viewing Gallery, Champagne reception, a photographic meeting with a certain King Kong were all wonderful as well. Above all, Renita made us feel most welcome, we really did get the "red carpet treatment". Again, my most heartfelt thanks to her. I would sincerely recommend the tour to anyone who loves this building and wanting to go the extra mile. It's not cheap but is worth every cent.

Excellent experience. Truly great to visit this iconic building that I’ve seen in movies since I was a child. It’s so much fun.

A lot of walking. Guide was excellent. Charlie was personable and told many interesting stories in a humorous way.