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.
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staxc, 12/17/2025 6:02:07 AM
This was better than we expected! Such an iconic building and the museum section was really interesting! With loads of observation decks to choose from I’m glad we chose this…. The OG!
Trek662141, 12/17/2025 5:27:45 AM
We did an evening trip, minimal lines to get up there and the views were amazing from the 86th floor. Would recommend. This was the least busiest of all the view points we did, so was pretty chill compared to the crowds of the others.
kristia_b, 12/16/2025 6:16:04 PM
Amazing the views were out of this world,we had vip express tickets which made the process to get to to the top quick and easy.
Lisa_B, 12/16/2025 12:21:04 PM
Our experience with this group was amazing our driver Marlon was the best and very accommodating! We were able to add extra times and had absolutely the best experience! Definitely will use them again!!
ROBERT_T, 12/16/2025 11:22:08 AM
Great tour, very well organized, there was more than enough staff to handle the large crowds we experienced during the holiday season. my wife has a huge fear of heights and she felt safe and would do this tour again. defiantly worth the extra fee to go to the 102nd floor.
Hidi_F, 12/16/2025 9:18:10 AM
It was very organized.Get there early because I wasn’t expecting that many people.The views were Spectacular!
E2712LGclarer, 12/16/2025 4:21:12 AM
The total highlight of my trip to New York. Everything about it was great - super well organised, interesting displays, amazing views, friendly staff. We used tickets from New York City Pass and had pre-booked our time slot. It was very busy as expected, but it didn’t take very long in any queues at all. You did need to wait a moment to be able to get right to the front of the view, but not in all places - the longest queue was to pay in the shop. This was the best organised and best value for money of everything we did, an absolute must-see experience!
Curiosity32915460922, 12/15/2025 10:30:01 PM
I visited the Empire State Building on Friday, November 29th (Black Friday), and once again, it was an amazing experience. Everything is always extremely organized, clean, and well run. The staff is very professional, friendly, and welcoming, and security is great, you truly feel safe throughout the entire visit. The experience is absolutely worth the price. The views from the top are breathtaking, especially from the 102nd floor. The souvenir photos at the end are a fair price and make a great keepsake to take home. This was my third time visiting, and I continue to bring new people because it never gets old. I can’t wait to go back again. A special thank you to the cashier, I believe her name was Carissa, she was incredibly friendly, polite, and helpful. She truly represents the Empire State Building well and is an amazing employee.
Jennifer_W, 12/15/2025 9:26:38 PM
Must do experience just once whilst you are in New York. Lift experience not as bad as I thought it would be be
tgnmonster, 12/15/2025 7:35:35 AM
This is an entire experience, and completely worth it, even to folks that have been to the city often. The museum and experience is excellent even before you get to the views. I've gone during the day, and at night. Would HIGHLY recommend going at night. It's spectacular.
- 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