Jun 5, 2026
Empire State Building Tickets and Skyline Views
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Empire State Building: Skip-the-Line Tickets
New York, US
Free Cancellation
Book Empire State Building: Skip-the-Line Tickets online with free cancellation. Compare ticket options, check dates, and complete your booking securely on TickYourList.
Highlights
Enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of New York City and beyond from the 86th floor observatory.
Step up to the 102nd floor for an even higher vantage point with breathtaking cityscapes.
See iconic landmarks such as Central Park, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn from above.
Learn about the building’s history and architecture with informative displays along the way.
What's included
Skip-the-line access to both the 86th and 102nd floor observatories
Elevator rides to both observatories
Access to interactive exhibits and informational displays about the building’s history
Cancellation & changes
Free cancellation
Tickets can be cancelled up to 72 hours before the booking date. Rescheduling is available.
Your Experience
Visiting the Empire State Building is an unforgettable way to see New York City from above. With skip-the-line tickets, you avoid long waits and head straight to the 86th floor, where the observation deck offers sweeping views of Manhattan and beyond.
Taking the elevator to the 102nd floor provides an even higher view, letting you feel like you’re on top of the world. The indoor and outdoor decks give plenty of options for photos, and the exhibits along the way add fascinating insights into the building’s history and engineering.
FAQs & details
Empire State Building: Skip-the-Line Tickets overview
Your Experience Visiting the Empire State Building is an unforgettable way to see New York City from above.
Your Experience
Experience highlights
- Enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of New York City and beyond from the 86th floor observatory.
- Step up to the 102nd floor for an even higher vantage point with breathtaking cityscapes.
- See iconic landmarks such as Central Park, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn from above.
- Learn about the building’s history and architecture with informative displays along the way.
Ticket options for Empire State Building: Skip-the-Line Tickets
Option notes
- Exclusive early-access entry to the Empire State Building
- Watch the sunrise from the iconic 86th floor outdoor observatory
- Skip-the-line entry to the Empire State Building
- Direct access to the 86th floor open air observatory
- Admission to the 86th and 102nd floor observatories at the Empire State Building
- Access to the landmark's iconic Art Deco lobby
Know Before You Go
Ticket delivery and entry
- Your voucher will be sent to you via email immediately upon booking.
- Arrive on time.
- Present the voucher on your mobile device along with a valid photo ID when you reach the redemption location.
- Show your ticket at the Empire State Building .
- Address: 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States.
Empire State Building — frequently asked questions
What is included in the Empire State Building ticket?
The ticket includes 3 things: Skip-the-line access to both the 86th and 102nd floor observatories, Elevator rides to both observatories and Access to interactive exhibits and informational displays about the building’s history.
What ticket types are available for Empire State Building?
3 ticket types are sold: VIP Sunrise Experience: 86th-Floor with Starbucks Reserve, Express Entry: 86th & 102nd Floors New York and Priority Access: Empire State 86th Floor NYC. Each has its own price and availability, shown on this page when you pick a date.
Can I buy Empire State Building tickets on the day?
Yes. Booking is confirmed instantly, so a same-day ticket is possible while slots remain. Popular time slots sell out first, so booking ahead is safer if you want a specific time.
Can I cancel Empire State Building tickets?
Yes. This ticket is sold with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancel within that window for a full refund; after it the booking is non-refundable. The exact deadline is repeated on your confirmation.
Do I need to print Empire State Building tickets?
No. This is a mobile ticket, so the confirmation on your phone is accepted at entry. No printing and no voucher exchange is required unless the confirmation says otherwise.
Where you'll go
Empire State Building
New York, United States
10001
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Ticket details
- Your voucher will be sent to you via email immediately upon booking.
- Arrive on time.
- Present the voucher on your mobile device along with a valid photo ID when you reach the redemption location.
- Show your ticket at the Empire State Building.
- Address: 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States.
