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Empire State Building Tours: Compare 13 Options (October 2026)

Independent comparison Prices checked October 3, 2026 Prices shown in USD 13 options compared

Our top pick is NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket (45 min–1.5 h, ★ 4.5 (7,732)). Well-rated options that include the entrance ticket start at $147 from, per person, and 10 of 13 options offer free cancellation.

Our picks

Best overall

NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

45 min–1.5 h · ★ 4.5 (7,732) $50.08 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest weighted rating of 4 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
Lowest price, entry included

NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve

45 min–1.5 h · ★ 4.5 (110) $147 from, per person
Free cancellation Entry included
Cheapest well-rated option that includes the entrance ticket. Check availability
Private option

NYC Private Midtown Tour Plus Empire State Building Observatory

1.5 h · ★ 5.0 (26) $270 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest-rated private tour: only your group. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
Free cancellation
45 min–1.5 h ★ 4.5 (7,732) $50.08
from, per person		 Check
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve
Free cancellation Entry included Skip the line
45 min–1.5 h ★ 4.5 (110) $147
from, per person		 Check
NYC Private Midtown Tour Plus Empire State Building Observatory
Free cancellation Private
1.5 h ★ 5.0 (26) $270
from, per person		 Check
Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building
Free cancellation Private
2 h–3.5 h ★ 5.0 (2) $489
from, per person		 Check
New York City Holiday Tour With Empire State Building
Free cancellation
2.5 h ★ 5.0 (2) $109
from, per person		 Check
Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer
Free cancellation Private
2 h–4.5 h ★ 5.0 (1) $300
from, per person		 Check
Easy Access Empire State Building and Harry Potter Tour in NYC
Free cancellation
3 h ★ 5.0 (1) $129
from, per person		 Check
Go Up The Empire State Building & 3h Manhattan Walking Tour
Free cancellation
4 h ★ 5.0 (1) $168
from, per person		 Check
Go Up the Empire State Building and 3 Hour Manhattan Walking Tour
Free cancellation
5 h New $168
from, per person		 Check
VIP All Access Empire State Building and Manhattan Walking Tour
Free cancellation
5 h ★ 3.5 (2) $1,050
from, per person		 Check

Explore all 13 options

  1. NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket 45 min–1.5 h · ★ 4.5 (7,732)
    Free cancellation
    $50.08 from, per person Check availability
  2. NYC Private Midtown Tour Plus Empire State Building Observatory 1.5 h · ★ 5.0 (26)
    Free cancellation Private
    $270 from, per person Check availability
  3. NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve 45 min–1.5 h · ★ 4.5 (110)
    Free cancellation Entry included Skip the line
    $147 from, per person Check availability
  4. Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building 2 h–3.5 h · ★ 5.0 (2)
    Free cancellation Private
    $489 from, per person Check availability
  5. New York City Holiday Tour With Empire State Building 2.5 h · ★ 5.0 (2)
    Free cancellation
    $109 from, per person Check availability
  6. Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer 2 h–4.5 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation Private
    $300 from, per person Check availability
  7. Easy Access Empire State Building and Harry Potter Tour in NYC 3 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation
    $129 from, per person Check availability
  8. Go Up The Empire State Building & 3h Manhattan Walking Tour 4 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation
    $168 from, per person Check availability
  9. Go Up the Empire State Building and 3 Hour Manhattan Walking Tour 5 h · New
    Free cancellation
    $168 from, per person Check availability
  10. VIP All Access Empire State Building and Manhattan Walking Tour 5 h · ★ 3.5 (2)
    Free cancellation
    $1,050 from, per person Check availability
  11. See 30 Top New York Sights (Walking Tour) & Go Up The Empire State Building! 6 h · ★ 3.0 (3)
    $151 from, per person Check availability
  12. Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building 3 h · ★ 3.8 (12)
    $135 from, per person Check availability
  13. New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building 1 day–5 days · ★ 4.2 (1,401)
    Entry included
    $169 from, per person Check availability
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