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Empire State Building: Express Entry

Skip the lines and enjoy VIP entry to the #1 top attraction in New York City

Fast Track
Audio guide

English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

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)

Visit the Empire State Building with Express Entry. You’ll skip the lines to see the museum and observatories, starting with exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors about the building’s construction, its roles in films like King Kong and Sleepless in Seattle, and its cultural history.

Then head to the 86th Floor Observatory, the highest 360º open-air deck in NYC, for views of Manhattan, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and more. You can upgrade onsite to the 102nd Floor Observatory, which has floor-to-ceiling windows and views that can reach up to six states.

The Express Ticket is useful for visitors who want to save time, including families and international travelers.

Second Floor Galleries

Until 1 May 2031

Holiday Celebrations

Until 5 January 2026

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

20 West 34th Street, 10001, New York

Wheelchair accessible
Provider: Tiqets International B.V.

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

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