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Guest Reviews for "Empire State Building Observation Deck - See New York from 1050 ft!!! "
©2006 NYSkyrideDuration: Open Ticket
Departs from: Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue between 33rd & 34th St.
Price from:
$7.00 - $20.00 (USD)
(based on 47 reviews)
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The Empire State Building is arguably a wonder of the world, an icon of New York City and a must for any visitor to that city. The queues to ascend to the observation floor are, however, infamous, so any way to pay for this in advance is to be welcomed.
Paying in advance through TourCorp on line is a breeze: you print your voucher at home, take it to the pay desk where it is exchanged for a ticket and you'eon your way to the top.
A word of advice, go as early as possible. The building opens at 8:00am. We arrived at about ten past and there was no queue at all, we simply joined the fast-moving line through the lobby and up the escalator to the second floor. Friendly and helpful staff guided us to the ticket office and through 'security' to the high speed elevators that take visitors to the 80th floor.
It should be noted that the lobby and second floors are currently undergoing extensive restoration work, but this will enhance the Art Deco beauty of the building when complete.
From the 80th floor there is a short elevator ride to the 86th Observatory. From here all of New York lies at your feet, a breath-taking view by day and a sparkling wonderland by night. You can stay pretty much as long as you wish. If you get cold (it is breezy up there!) you can go inside to enjoy the radiators but still see the view. Staff are on hand to advise or sometimes take your family picture with your camera. This is a visit you wont forget and thre is an element of regret when you finally step into the elevator to go down to the streets. You'll want to come back!Alan K., United Kingdom, 10-2008
WONDEFUL VISIT TO EMPIRE STAE BUILDING,STAFF FANTASTIC.........
I HAD BOOKED FOR THE 25TH OCT. BUT DUE TO VERY BAD WEATHER THE STAFF AT THE EMPIRE EXCHANGED THE VOUCHER TO THE FOLLOWING DAY.KAREN D., United Kingdom, 10-2008
goodchristian g., France, 10-2008
An excellent trip to be recommendedSilva C., United Kingdom, 10-2008
GoodKlaus P., Germany, 09-2008
Staff members appeared that they did not want to give you any help, they had their job and did it, full stop.
The staff seem to concentrate on getting numbers through similar to a cattle auction rather than making certain that members of the public enjoyed their visit. Too many people were allowed around the top viewing area at one time it was like walking around a busy market square. Once you were able to struggle your way to the front the views were fantastic. BERNICE T., United Kingdom, 09-2008
To all travelers ....you wont regret this tour is really great and helpful...ruben s., Japan, 09-2008
Claudia H., Germany, 09-2008
its worth every penny,dollar or whatever the currency used.must for every human being on planet earth.....!Sukhdip Singh G., United Kingdom, 08-2008
One big problem was the activity was too crowded, too many people, too long a wait to reach destination (observatory)Salvatore G., United States, 08-2008
My overall review is good
my husband and I are satisfiedJammes M., France, 08-2008
Empire State building was amazing, go early or late to avoid the queues, night visit was awesome.Anna B., United Kingdom, 08-2008
Buying our tickets through Tour.com kept us from waiting on a huge line, and we even arrived at the Empire State Bldg in the morning when it had just opened!Mary K., United States, 07-2008
Matteo G., Spain, 07-2008
Go early in the morning, there is no waiting at ESB. You can be on the 86th floor in less than 15mnPhilippe C., France, 07-2008
The tour was as expected. It was to the Empire State Building. The staff was very friendly and the building very clean. Emily S., United States, 06-2008
Great Overlook of N.Y.; it is very exiting at night! But it takes time to get to the 86. floor, the lines are very large. Stephanie D., Germany, 06-2008
Klaus D., Germany, 06-2008
We felt this was a very worthwhile experience.Anne G., New Zealand, 06-2008
This wasn't an actual tour, I just got the tickets before we got to NY rather than standing in line up there, except for turning in the voucher.virginia c., United States, 06-2008
Wonderful experience, the lines were not too long when we went on May 27th in the afternoon. Beautiful view of New York City. Would recommend this activitiy.Nancy K., United States, 05-2008
The tour "Empire State" building itslef is of course great.Mark T., Germany, 05-2008
Well worth the cost. Audio tour player was very informative and is highly recommended. The Staff was very courteous & helpful. Will visit again, when in New York.Tamara J., United States, 05-2008
I recommend using your company tour via internet, price is lower than the same Empire State homepage.Lucila H., Peru, 05-2008
when we arrived in new York it was very cloudy and miserable weather when we got to the empire state bldg the visibility was zero. They allowed us to change our ticket to Sunday when the weather was meant to be better. Excellent.Sue M., United Kingdom, 05-2008
observation tower of NYC was magnificant - highly worthwhile activity when visiting cityMichael R., United States, 04-2008
The Empire State Building was excellent and I would recommend visiting it if you go to New York.Maria D., Ireland, 04-2008
very goodTrevor W., United Kingdom, 04-2008
It was an excellent tour and experience during our New York tour with my nice and nephew. I highly recommend this tour even the waiting lines for the check-in process are very long and took almost 40 minutes to get through. It was a busy weekend and the Empire State Building is under a 500 million $ modernization.Frank B., Germany, 03-2008
The observation deck was all you would hope for...even on the three day weekend I went. When you are in line there are guys (legitimate) selling upgrades to the "Sky Ride Tour" that allows you to skip waiting in the first line. Ask a lot of questions about what this "tour" really is. It was not quite what I was expecting...but probably fun if you have children with you. If you have any issues with motion sickness...BEWARE!!! The "movie" you are watching is like you are zooming up, down and swooshing around between buildings in a helicopter...which I'd be fine with in real life..but when watching it on a screen, it made me feel ill. I kind of feel like this part of the tour could have been skipped...It is being sold as a guide to what you're going to be looking at from the observatory deck...which wasn't really necessary. I think most of us have some idea what we're looking for and at. :0)
I did not continue to the 102nd floor...so no comment there.Kristin M., United States, 02-2008
Good serviceJuergen F., Germany, 12-2007
you must see this view with your own eyes !Saskia K., Germany, 12-2007
We pre-booked tickets for the Empire State Building through this tour company and were very impressed with the service. Our experience on the tour was made extra special as we got engaged at the top of the Empire State Building whilst we were there!Caroline W., United Kingdom, 11-2007
Overall positive experience, do not forget to take up the audio option, worth every penny (cent)Stephen G., United Kingdom, 09-2007
With the Voucher you have to stay in Line to get the Ticket!Udo B., Germany, 08-2007
As a 1st time visitor to NYC, I am glad that we took the opportunity to visit the ESB. The views were amazing, to say the least. The very long lines took away from the total experience. We decided to go the extra $15 charge to go to the 102nd floor but would advice others to save the money. The views were much better from the 86th but we didn't want to feel that we MISSED something. The view from the 102nd floor was hindered because of the smudged up, graffiti filled plexiglass.
Cynthia B., United States, 08-2007
The Empire State Building is a must see when visiting New York City. Be prepared for long lines or pay extra for faster service.Rita G., United States, 07-2007
The empire state building is a must when visiting NYAndrew B., United Kingdom, 07-2007
This was a better way to get tickets for the Empire State Building since we got a cheaper price than on the official website! I was very pleased with the ease of ordering tickets online. The directions on how to redeem our vouchers were very easy to follow. Helen I., United States, 06-2007
Ordered tickets for the Empire State Bld , received with no problems at all.john h., United Kingdom, 05-2007
Dirk B., Germany, 05-2007
Suzanne F., United Kingdom, 04-2007
was well pleased with all aspects of tourderrick m., Canada, 04-2007
On the day of our trip to the Empire State Building it was extremely foggy. We went along anyway but were told it was not a good day to visit and the staff could not have been more helpful and courteous in exchanging our tickets for the next day. This was the day we were due to fly back to the UK but they told us to arrive first thing and it would be fine. We did this and had the place to ourselves and a fantastic time there. JULIA C., United Kingdom, 01-2007
NYC - Empire State Building Observatory Ticket
365 Days from 8:00am to 2:00am. Last elevator goes up at 1:15am
Duration:
Open Ticket
| Regular Price | Discount | Internet Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 18-61 | $20.00 | $20.00 | |
| Youth 12-17 | $18.00 | $18.00 | |
| Child 6-11 | $14.00 | $14.00 | |
| Senior 62+ | $18.00 | $18.00 | |
| ADD: Audio Tour per Person | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Save the $2.00 per ticket online service fee by booking here instead of buying direct. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 and under are Free. You may redeem this ticket up to one year after purchase.Â
Combine your Observatory Ticket with THE NEW YORK SKYRIDE.
Please note for the following upcoming Holiday season, Observatory's hours of operation will be as follows:
Thanksgiving Day 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Day after Thanksgiving 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Saturday Thanksgiving Weekend 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Sunday Thanksgiving Weekend 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Christmas Eve 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Christmas Day 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
December 26th through Dec. 30th 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM
New Year's Eve 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
New Year's Day 9:00 AM 2:00 AMÂ
©2006 ESBMain Entrance - 350 Fifth Avenue between 33rd & 34th Streets. All Visitors must use this entrance. During busy times there may be a wait so please be patient!
Handicap Entrance - 34th St., the entrance between Bank of America and Hallmark Cards. Note: The 34th Street Handicap Entrance is only open Monday - Friday until 6pm. Please use the Main Entrance for all other times.
Building Entrance Security:
Everyone must go through the security check when entering the building. No glass or bottles are permitted to be taken to the Observatory. Cameras and camcorders are allowed but no tripods. ONLY carry-on size and style bags, suitcases, backpacks, duffel bags, luggage, etc., are permitted. We do not have a coat check, package, baggage check or holding area, so please do not attempt to bring non-carry-on style luggage to the Observatory.
Directions:Detailed directions and public transportation will be described on your confirmation voucher OR take advantage of the Double Decker Loop that makes a stop at the Empire State Building.
©2006 ESBPayment:
Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Cards.
Confirmation & Travel Voucher:
For every booking you will receive an e-mail confirmation with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print voucher on your home/ office printer and present SIGNED E-Ticket voucher at the Empire State Building Ticket Booth. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers. This tour or service can be booked the day of your travel date.
Cancellation and No Show Policy:Once purchased tickets cannot be canceled. Tickets are non-refundable. No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines, or wait times at the building. Only the Optional Audio Tour is subject to refund in the event of inclement weather or a special event which necessitates the closing of the Audio Tour. The Empire State Building reserves the right to close the Observatory early on very busy days. There may also be long wait lines to get into the building during busy tourist times.
Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.
Empire State Building Observatory and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.
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