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Famous sight · not on UNESCO's listEmpire State Building tickets: US$46
Main adult ticket: 86th Floor Observation Deck. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
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- 86th Floor Observation DeckFrom: the price depends on the date and time. The open-air deck, the 80th-floor gallery and the museumUS$46
- 102nd and 86th Floor Observation DecksFromUS$81
- Flex ticket: 86th floor, any dateFromUS$66
- Express Pass: 86th floor, skip the linesFrom; $122 with the 102nd floorUS$87
- AM/PM: two visits to the 86th floor on one dayFromUS$67
Main ticket US$46 (about £34 · €41, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Open 365 days a year; hours change with the season (on 23 October 2026: 9am to 11pm).
Booking
Every visit needs a timed reservation. Buy online ahead, or at the ticket office at 12 W 34th Street. Tickets can't be refunded but can be rescheduled. A visit takes at least an hour; busiest just after opening and after sunset. No large luggage, and there are no lockers. New York City residents get 25% off with the Locals ticket.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Empire State Building?
The main adult ticket (86th Floor Observation Deck) costs US$46, about £34 · €41. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Empire State Building open?
Open 365 days a year; hours change with the season (on 23 October 2026: 9am to 11pm).
Do you need to book Empire State Building tickets in advance?
Every visit needs a timed reservation. Buy online ahead, or at the ticket office at 12 W 34th Street. Tickets can't be refunded but can be rescheduled. A visit takes at least an hour; busiest just after opening and after sunset. No large luggage, and there are no lockers. New York City residents get 25% off with the Locals ticket.