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Empire State Building: Express Entry

Skip the line and get straight into New York's most famous skyscraper

Empire State Building - Day Entry

Open today: 11:00 - 20:00

ESB - General Hours

Open today: 10:00 - 00:00

Empire State Building - Night Entry

Open today: 20:00 - 23:00

  1. Fast Track

  2. Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish

Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Included

  • Express entry to the Empire State Building
  • Access to the exhibits
  • Access to the 86th floor observation deck
  • Access to the 2nd floor immersive exhibits
  • Downloadable audio guide app
  • WiFi onsite

Not included

  • Access to the 102nd-floor Observation Deck (available on-site for an additional fee)

A trip to New York wouldn't be complete without two things: pizza and a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Skip the line to Manhattan's most famous skyscraper and bypass all queues inside. Check out the second-floor exhibits, the newly renovated 80th floor, and the 86th-floor observatory. See from above what makes New York the greatest city on the planet!

The Empire State Building stretches 102 stories into the sky, but don't just stand in its shadow on Fifth Avenue. Skip the line and get straight to the good stuff inside!

With this Express Entry ticket, you can stroll right through the newly renovated Art Deco lobby and take the elevator up to the observatory. On the way, check out the 'Sustainability' exhibit to learn how architects and designers have made the building much more eco-friendly.

See the 'Dare to Dream' exhibit and learn about the building's history, engineering, and construction. You'll skip the lines to all these exhibits and more – great news for the queue-phobic!

Enjoy panoramic views of up to six states from the surrounding open-air promenade and climate-controlled viewing galleries. See the tiny people in Central Park, or go at night and catch a memorable sunset.

Empire State Extras

For your own digitally guided tour from the ground floor right up to the top, the Official Empire State Building Guide app is a must-have. Download it for free from the App Store and Google Play.

Hungry up high? The Empire State Building boasts seven eateries. Choose a pre-fixed dinner package at the State Grill and Bar, which also serves local craft beers and cocktails. Starbucks Reserve® and Chipotle are also close by.

For the best experience, we recommend visiting two hours after the Empire State Building Observatory's opening time.

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • Your ticket is only valid during the time and date selected
  • All visitors need to go through a security check. Glass items, weapons, monopods, and tripods are not allowed inside

Empire State Building - Day Entry

Tuesday
11:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 20:00
Thursday
11:00 - 20:00
Friday
11:00 - 20:00
Saturday
13:00 - 19:00
Sunday
13:00 - 19:00
Monday
13:00 - 19:00

ESB - General Hours

Tuesday
10:00 - 00:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 00:00
Thursday
10:00 - 00:00
Friday
10:00 - 00:00
Saturday
10:00 - 00:00
Sunday
10:00 - 00:00
Monday
10:00 - 00:00

Empire State Building - Night Entry

Tuesday
20:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
20:00 - 23:00
Thursday
20:00 - 23:00
Friday
20:00 - 23:00
Saturday
19:00 - 22:00
Sunday
19:00 - 22:00
Monday
19:00 - 22:00
  1. Wheelchair accessible

  • Refunds are not possible for this ticket
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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