Midtown's classic deck
The best Empire State Building tickets
The 86th floor, the 102nd floor, sunrise slots and walking tours with entry: which ticket to buy and what it costs.
See our 5 picks
Empire State Building deck tickets start from €45 on GetYourGuide. They start at $46 on the official site. Every ticket includes the open-air 86th floor and the museum.
The 102nd floor costs more. Sunset slots sell out quickly. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 5 picks for the Empire State Building
Two tickets sold by the building itself, then three tours that include the deck. All five have free cancellation.
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from €45 per person Our top pick 1-day ticket 4.7 (29,252) reviews on GetYourGuide
Observation deck and museum ticket
Entry to the 86th-floor deck and 12 galleries on the building's history, from construction to King Kong. Options add Express entry or the 102nd floor. Booking fees and sales tax are included.
Best for Most visitors
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from €131 per person Sunrise entry 4.8 (74) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunrise experience
Early access to the 86th floor before it opens to the public. You watch the sunrise with coffee and pastries. An audio guide comes in eight languages.
Best for Early risers
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from €29 per person 2–4.5 hours 4.5 (15) reviews on GetYourGuide
Grand Central tour with optional Empire State
A guided tour of Grand Central with the Whispering Gallery and the star ceiling. The Empire State deck is an option after the tour. Groups are up to 20.
Best for Visitors who want history and the view
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from €107 per person 5 hours 4.1 (23) reviews on GetYourGuide
Empire State and Manhattan walk, 5 hours
5 hours in all: a 3-hour walk past 20 or more sights, from Wall Street to Chinatown, then the 86th floor. It starts at 26 Wall St.
Best for Visitors who want a walk with the deck
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from €127 per person 7 hours 4.4 (11) reviews on GetYourGuide
Top 30 sights and the 86th floor, 7 hours
7 hours in all: a 5-hour walk past 30 or more sights, including Times Square and Grand Central, then the 86th floor.
Best for Visitors who want to see it all in a day
Check availability: Top 30 sights and the 86th floor, 7 hours on GetYourGuide
Empire State Building tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation deck and museum ticket | €45 per person | 1-day ticket | Most visitors | The building sells this ticket itself, and it has 4.7 from 29,252 reviews. |
| Sunrise experience | €131 per person | Sunrise entry | Early risers | The deck before it opens to the public, with 4.8 from 74 reviews. |
| Grand Central tour with optional Empire State | €29 per person | 2–4.5 hours | Visitors who want history and the view | Two famous sights in one booking, with 4.5 from 15 reviews. |
| Empire State and Manhattan walk, 5 hours | €107 per person | 5 hours | Visitors who want a walk with the deck | Downtown sights plus the deck, rated 4.1 from 23 reviews. |
| Top 30 sights and the 86th floor, 7 hours | €127 per person | 7 hours | Visitors who want to see it all in a day | The most sights in one day, with 4.4, but few reviews so far (11). |
Observation deck and museum ticket
€45 per person1-day ticket 4.7 (29,252)
Details
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- The building sells this ticket itself, and it has 4.7 from 29,252 reviews.
€131 per personSunrise entry 4.8 (74)
Details
- Who it suits
- Early risers
- Why we picked it
- The deck before it opens to the public, with 4.8 from 74 reviews.
Grand Central tour with optional Empire State
€29 per person2–4.5 hours 4.5 (15)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want history and the view
- Why we picked it
- Two famous sights in one booking, with 4.5 from 15 reviews.
Empire State and Manhattan walk, 5 hours
€107 per person5 hours 4.1 (23)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a walk with the deck
- Why we picked it
- Downtown sights plus the deck, rated 4.1 from 23 reviews.
Top 30 sights and the 86th floor, 7 hours
€127 per person7 hours 4.4 (11)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want to see it all in a day
- Why we picked it
- The most sights in one day, with 4.4, but few reviews so far (11).
- Group size is stated for 3 tours only: Grand Central tour with optional Empire State, up to 20; Empire State and Manhattan walk, 5 hours, up to 20; Top 30 sights and the 86th floor, 7 hours, up to 20.
- None of the 5 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Empire State Building tickets: 86th and 102nd floor
The 86th-floor ticket is enough for most people. Every ticket includes the open-air 86th floor, the 80th-floor gallery and the museum.
The 102nd floor is an indoor deck. The building says it is about 1,250 feet above the street. You reach it by a glass lift.
Express tickets and sunset slots
Express tickets help you skip the lines. They cost much more than a plain ticket. Sunset slots sell out quickly, so book them early.
How much are Empire State Building tickets?
The basic ticket starts at $46 on the official site. The building adds a $2 booking charge per ticket. On GetYourGuide, tickets start from €45, with fees and tax included.
New York City residents get 25% off with the Locals ticket. We found no other deal on the official site.
| Ticket | From |
|---|---|
| 86th Floor | $46 |
| Flex ticket (86th Floor) | $66 |
| AM/PM (two visits the same day) | $67 |
| 102nd + 86th Floors | $81 |
| Express 86th Floor | $87 |
| Express 102nd Floor | $122 |
Where to buy tickets
Buy online, either from the official site or from GetYourGuide. The building's own tickets are non-refundable, but you can move them to another date. The GetYourGuide ticket is sold by the building and shows free cancellation.
Reservations are required. Hours change week to week, so check the official page before you go.
Tours with Empire State Building entry
Three of our picks pair the deck with a guided walk. The Grand Central tour takes 2 to 4.5 hours. The two city walks take 5 and 7 hours.
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Booking tips for the Empire State Building
Book sunset early
Sunset slots sell out quickly. Book them as soon as your dates are firm.
Check the hours
Hours change week to week. Check the official page for your date.
Know the refund rule
Official tickets are non-refundable but can be moved. GetYourGuide shows free cancellation.
Kids go free
On GetYourGuide, children under 6 enter free, says the listing.
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