Skip the Line Ticket in the Empire State Building with a Guide

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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120 to 270 minutes (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: ESB's Main Deck (No Transfer)
Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th-floor main deck of the Empire State Building. See also Madison Ave, Flatiron Building, Fifth Avenue.

3,5-hour: ESB’s Main Deck & Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour. Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th-floor main deck of the Empire State Building.

3-hour: ESB’s Main Deck & Top Deck (No Transfer)
Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the view from the 86th- and 102nd-floor (top & main deck) of the Empire State Building. See Madison Ave, Flatiron Building, 5th Avenue.

4,5-hour: ESB’s Main Deck, Top Deck & Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour tour. Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th- and 102nd-floor of the Empire State Building.

What's Included

  • Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (in 2 and 3,5H options)
  • Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
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Meeting point

The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA

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Meet your guide in front of The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The New York EDITION

Meet your guide in front of The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Madison Avenue

Visit the 86h-floor main deck of the Empire State Building with a Licensed Guide. Your tour begins at Madison Ave, a hub for shopping and advertisements. Enjoy a stroll through Madison Square Park, admire the iconic Flatiron Building
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

5 th Avenue

Continue down the world-famous 5th Avenue while listening to fascinating stories about the Greatest City in the World and its iconic skyscrapers.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Empire State Building

Once you reach the Empire State, you will head straight to the security lines and elevators, without waiting to buy the tickets on the spot. Our skip-the-line tickets can save you a lot of time as the ESB is one of the most visited attractions in America. The main deck contains both an open-air outdoor viewing area and an enclosed viewing gallery, which offers great views regardless of the weather. See the most iconic sights of New York City, including Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, and more!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

New York City

Take advantage of our private car transfers with pickup & drop-off service. This option includes a 2-hour guided tour of the Empire State's 86th-floor main deck and an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation in NYC. The NYC public transportation system is extremely complicated for outsiders and it's usually difficult to hail a taxi during rush hour, so a private transfer can save you a lot of time. Travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle at a guaranteed fixed price!
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manhattan Skyline

Visit the 102nd-floor top deck and the 86h-floor main deck of the Empire State Building with a Licensed Guide. This extended tour includes access to 2 viewing decks, so you’ll get better views of the Manhattan skyline. The top deck is an enclosed gallery located on the 102nd-floor, the top floor of the 7th tallest building in New York City. These views will stay with you in your dreams!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please check your email the day before the tour.
  • Please note that the itinerary and ticket type depend on the selected option.
  • Our pre-booked tickets to the Empire State Building are valid for timed admission. You will skip the line at the ticket office but not at the security checks and elevators. Waiting time may vary from 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can book our Empire State Building Express Pass Private Tour to take advantage of the faster security line and separate elevators.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-378258P185

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