Empire State Building Skip-the-Line Express Tickets

Your experience

Skip the lines and soar straight to the top of New York City’s most iconic skyscraper with express access to the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observation Deck.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the Empire State Building’s main entrance, where you’ll enjoy priority access through security and ticket validation. With skip-the-line privileges, head directly to the elevators that will take you up to the 86th Floor Observation Deck.

What to expect

Empire State Building 86th Floor Observation Deck

Standing over 1,000 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the open-air 86th Floor Observation Deck offers unobstructed 360° views of the city skyline, the Hudson and East Rivers, and beyond.

Features

• Skip-the-line entry: Enjoy a stress-free experience with priority access, skipping regular entry and elevator lines thus minimizing waiting time.

• Open-air viewing decks: Experience the city from one of the world’s most famous open-air observation points, surrounded by unobstructed views in every direction.

• High-powered binoculars: Use free-to-access high-powered binocular viewers located on the deck to get a closer look at city landmarks.

• High-speed Wi-Fi: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your visit; use it download the multimedia app for a self-guided visit.

• Multimedia app: Enhance your experience with the free downloadable Empire State Building app, offering multilingual audio guides.