Empire State Building Observatory

Highlights / General details

Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet (320 meters) high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper. The 86th floor observatory, with its popular 360-degree outdoor deck, also has indoor viewing galleries for guests to enjoy the views rain or shine, day or night.

Empire State Building Observatory announced the launch of its new Multimedia Experience which guides visitors through the icon’s extraordinary exhibits and views with additional depth on the building’s history. Created by industry leader Antenna International, the multimedia tour is included in the admission price and given to each guest to enhance the once-in-a-lifetime visit to the World’s Most Famous Office Building, with its unrivaled views from the very center of New York City. The state-of-the-art technology adds to guests’ already unforgettable experience with a contemporary educational approach.

Inclusion

Empire State Building Observatory – Entrance ticket for main deck (86th floor) and Handheld Multimedia Audio Tour. Audio guide available in eight languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from attraction. Entrance to 102nd floor observatory (can be purchased once on site at additional cost).

Hours of operation

Open daily from 8:00am to 2:00am. The last elevators go up at 1:15am.

Location

Empire State Building Observatory is located at 350 5th Avenue (5th Avenue and 34th Street).

Policies

Cancellation: Unredeemed vouchers are fully refundable.

No refunds can be given due to weather, once redeemed.

Luggage cannot be taken through security.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**