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Empire State Building: Priority Access + Top Floor Observatory

Rise to the iconic 86th-floor open-air deck — and optionally the exclusive 102nd-floor pinnacle — of the world's most recognisable skyscraper for a once-in-a-lifetime New York City panorama.

What to expect

After a dedicated priority lane check-in, Art Deco-clad elevators deliver you to the legendary 86th-floor promenade, open to the elements and wrapped in original 1931 ironwork. On clear days visibility extends 80 miles. Those with 102nd-floor access continue to a hushed, intimate glass room where the city spreads below in every direction. Multilingual audio guides and a rooftop café are included.

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Empire State Building Observatory
From USD 39 (86th floor) / USD 62 with 102nd-floor access (official tickets)
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Good to know

Purchase 102nd-floor tickets directly at esbnyc.com — they sell out days in advance, especially at cruise-port peak times. The ESB is at 34th & 5th Ave, a USD 15-20 cab ride from Pier 88/90. Comfortable, flat-soled shoes recommended for the deck.

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