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 – Entry includes the 86th Floor Observatory and 2nd Floor Museum, plus bonus same-night general admission.New York C3: 86th Floor Observatory Admission During Non-Sunset Hours – Entry includes the 2nd Floor Museum.New York C-All: 86th Floor Observatory Admission During Non-Sunset Hours – Entry includes 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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Bebe from
No guidance for the tourists attractions for city
I bought 3 tickets for NyC city pass and I am very very disappointed no help from the people running the attraction was sent to wrong location. 2x’s spent $70 on uber just for them to tell me that due to the government shut down it was closed a total scam
Date published: 2025-10-08
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Ozky from
Very usefull and cheaper
Very helpful and happy to made this purchase,
I was able to save some money on my trip
Date published: 2025-10-08
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Sarinhaas from
Excelente Experiência
Super prático e em conta, muito fácil de usar e bastante intuitivo
Date published: 2025-10-07
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Rodo from
Don't forget to get your CityPASS
CityPASS will make your NYC trip easier and simple
Date published: 2025-10-04
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Burts trip from
The way to visit New York.
CityPASS is the way to go. Quick, informative, all in one app. It even has directions and a help desk. Will defo use again and recommend to others
Date published: 2025-10-03
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Viviana from
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I bought my city pass for my trip for New York and was easy to booking an attraction
Date published: 2025-10-02
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Astrid from
Love it!
I bought CityPASS tickets and I highly recommend them to anyone visiting New York. We were able to skip long lines and visit several attractions, which really helped us keep an organized itinerary. Since we had day-to-day reservations, it allowed us to experience most of the iconic places in just three days :)
Date published: 2025-10-02
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Jhostin from
Totally worth it! Best activities to do.
I bought a CityPASS for my solo trip to New York and it was an incredible experience! To easy to use it, the app is working all time and totally worth it.
Date published: 2025-09-29
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Anonymous from
Great Value
Great value for money to some of New York's most iconic landmarks.
Date published: 2025-09-23
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Niki from
Great pass
Bought our CityPASS for New York and it was great. Choose all 5 attractions and very happy with it. Easy to use, book and go through the places. Worth it!
Date published: 2025-09-22
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