Breathtaking Empire State: Skip-Line 102nd Deck VIP Access
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna, the Empire State Building (ESB) is the World’s Most Famous Building. Our 86th Floor Observation Deck, open daily, offers the highest 360 degree open-air vantage point in New York City and on a clear day, you can see up to six states–New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Immerse yourself in the Empire State Building story on your way to the top. Located on the 2nd and 80th floors, exhibits are open to all ticket holders. Choose to upgrade to the Express ticket to 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. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include the observatory on the 102nd Floor. Take your New York City experience higher. Our reimagined 102nd floor offers unmatched, floor-to-ceiling views stretching up to 80 miles on a clear day.
Reviews
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Andrew_Y, 12/12/2025 9:52:03 AM
Great day and great time to go at 10/10.15. We did not do 102nd floor. 80th and 86th were brilliant views anyway
602lornah, 12/11/2025 10:21:47 PM
We visited in 2019 and enjoyed it as much this time. Compared to other observatories The Empire State experience will still remain my favourite as there is lots to see and learn about the history.
juliestevens150, 12/11/2025 7:07:28 PM
Easy access Helpful staff members Clean and well presented Well worth visiting the 102nd floor Fabulous views Be prepared for security
Trish_M, 12/10/2025 5:10:28 PM
Great tour! Wished they had taken more than one picture! I was blinking so I was disappointed about that!
729christinad, 12/10/2025 2:48:19 PM
We went 5pm December time so all lit up in the evening. Was expensive but so luxurious and lots of info. Very organised and worth it esp when you get to 102nd floor.. personally the price is expensive but you get make the most of the experience, in all it took about 2hrs from start to finish, even gift shops, can have pics with you and King Kong hand. And professional pic as soon as you walk in with empire state behind you. Would of been nice if you could get a cocktail whilst on 102nd floor Very awe inspiring when at the very top.
Vacation54189294500, 12/8/2025 8:30:32 PM
This was amazing! We bought tickets 4:45pm to the 86th and the 102nd observation decks. By the time we went through the museum portion (very interesting) it was dark and we could see lights going in forever. Such beautiful views from all sides.
G6484OHamyb, 12/8/2025 8:16:13 PM
Great fun experience for first time family visiting! Definitely recommend. Found cheaper tickets on trip advisor than any other place. Crazy how fast the elevator goes from 1-80 floors. Fun to see everything that looked so big from the street from so high up.
207RichardS, 12/8/2025 11:41:14 AM
An amazing iconic experience. We paid extra for the express service to skip the lines and go to the 102nd floor and it was worth every penny. At 2pm the sun was low across the sky, which was crystal clear. The outdoor heaters kept us warm and for a Saturday it was not too busy at all. Munching on some nini doughnuts we spent a couole of hours looking across the five states and picking out all the New York spots below us. All the staff were first class, friendly, informative and nothing too much trouble.
Katie123abc, 12/8/2025 11:00:56 AM
Good couple of hours No q’s Friendly staff and amazing views Would def recommend to friends and family Me my sister and daughter enjoyed it here
Jean_W, 12/7/2025 10:25:32 PM
Excellent interactive attraction. Loved the photo opportunities. Friendly helpful staff. Excellent exhibitions and artefacts.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines or wait times at the building
- Infant tickets for children 0-5 years are free and can be picked up at the ticket office upon arrival
- For the best experience, we recommend visiting two hours after opening time
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This voucher is your ticket & can be scanned directly at the turnstile on your mobile device - NO NEED TO VISIT TICKET WINDOW. No refunds due to weather conditions, length of line or wait times. Important Note: • Everyone must go through the security check when entering the building • No glass or bottles are permitted to be taken to the Observatory • Cameras and camcorders are allowed, but no tripods • You can ONLY bring carry-on-size bags and backpacks • There are no rooms to check coats, packages, baggage or suitcases, so please don't bring them to the Observatory24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund