Empire State Building Observatory
See stunning 360-degree interior and exterior views from the famous 86th Floor Observatory. Upgrade your visit with a trip to the 102nd Floor Observatory, or skip the lines with the Express Ticket for an additional fee. See why travelers voted this icon the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award: #1 Attraction in the World.
Visiting with CityPASS® tickets
CityPASS offers 3 great ways to see Empire State Building Observatory: New York CityPASS, New York C3 or New York C-All. No matter which one you choose, you’ll save.
- One simple purchase gives you admission to multiple attractions. And with 9 days to use your tickets, you’ll have plenty of time to spend at each attraction.
- Save time researching. Only the best attractions, like Empire State Building Observatory, are included in CityPASS tickets. Rest assured you’re going to see the best New York City has to offer.
- Admission to Empire State Building Observatory:New York CityPASS: AM/PM Experience, including 86th Floor Observatory admission and entry to the 2nd Floor Museum, plus bonus same-night general admissionNew York C3: 86th Floor Observatory admission during non-sunset hours and entry to the 2nd Floor MuseumNew York C-All: 86th Floor Observatory admission during non-sunset hours and entry to the 2nd Floor Museum
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This was our first time using a CityPASS. We were planning our trip when we saw several activity passes for New York. This was the best option for us since we were only staying for 5 days. When we got to the various attractions, we compared prices. We saved a lot! I've now recommended this pass to friends who plan a trip to the Big Apple. We would definitely buy one again when we visit another big city. New York CityPASS
A great way to view the wonderful city of New York on a budget! My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed all of our days out on this pass and were impressed with the amount we saved, leaving me more money to shop with!! 5 Star Experience!
My family just returned from our wonderful trip in New York City and this pass made it able to see all of the famous attractions in little time and for a wonderful price. I would DEFINITELY recommend this pass to anyone who wants to see more... For less!New York CityPASS
Totally worth it! Saved us a lot of time and energy! In the city that never sleeps, every minute counts!!! Great buy!
We loved the city pass! It allowed for flexibility in our days as well as allowed us to feel like we got our money's worth, without the pressure of feeling like we needed to stay in each museum or landmark all day. I will definitely continue to use CityPASS for the cities where available.
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Nic. from
Great way to see the main sights
We bought the city pass and really glad we did. It was easy to use and saved us time and money
Date published: 2025-01-21
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sylvie from
inoubliable et extraordinaire
j'ai pris le CityPASS New York et je le conseil a tout le monde ,on a les billets en avance et on fait pas la queue devant les musées. je le recommande bye.
Date published: 2025-01-19
Rated 5 out of
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Hannah M from
Fabulous - 100% recommended!
We ordered our CityPASS last minute - but it did not disappoint!! We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 13 and 16) who travelled to New York from the UK on 31st December. The pass was excellent value and was easy to book our excursions via the app. Would recommend to anyone visiting New York!
Date published: 2025-01-16
Rated 2 out of
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RobM from
Wasn't worth it. Easier / faster to book direct
While CityPass helped us to think about places to go in NYC, it didn't save us money, and it cost us time. If we had booked directly with the museums and the empire state building we could have skipped the line. But Citypass as well as other non-site tickets have to wait in long lines to get through. In total we probably wasted 1-1.5 hours in line to convert the Citypass, and that was time not spent in the venues.
Date published: 2025-01-16
Rated 4 out of
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Thatoneguy from
Solid value, some limitations. Flexibility is key.
We did CityPASS in Dec 2024 (between Christmas and NYE). Quick trip and wanted to get in multiple activities covered.
Overall pleased with it, but users should KNOW in advance.
The available times showing at various events are limited or less offerings than standard outright purchase. Not bad, but plan accordingly.
The American Museum Natural History — this was pretty poor experience. It was SO crowded just to get in; basically even if you had CityPASS, you stood outside in the long, snaking line with those who did not have a ticket yet. We only had about a 3.5 hour window so we ended up buying standard tickets ($100 for 2 adults, 2 kids). That $100 was well worth skipping the crazy lines. But it also reduced our value behind the CityPASS.
Date published: 2025-01-15
Rated 5 out of
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Paolorampu from
Tutto molto bene!
Consiglio per chi ha intenzione di visitare 4 o 5 attrazioni , oltre al grande risparmio, e' molto comodo, si prenotano i biglietti tramite l'app e si gestisce la prenotazione fino all esibizione del biglietto! Molto comodo
Date published: 2025-01-14
Rated 4 out of
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Redrad from
Absolutely unforgettable
I was really happy with the app and the app was very easy to use.
Date published: 2025-01-13
Rated 5 out of
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Anita from
Fantastic choice!
If you're heading to NYC, you should definitely go for the CityPASS to explore the city. It’s not only a money-saver but also a great travel planner. Plus, when I needed to change a reservation, their support team was instantly available and super helpful. Totally worth it - don’t even hesitate!
Date published: 2025-01-13
Rated 5 out of
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Emloutrav25 from
Everything we needed and more
We saved money and time, made planning our trip to New York easy and quick. We would highly rec CityPASS
Date published: 2025-01-12
Rated 5 out of
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Tenn-Traveler-76 from
Great time in NYC!
Definitely recommend purchasing CityPASS when visiting New York City. We had a quick 3 day trip and used the 5 site pass. We saw the Empire State Building, Museum of Natural History, Statue of Liberty Ferry, 9/11 Museum, & Top of the Rock. Great value and easy to use.
Date published: 2025-01-12
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