Empire State Building Observatory

Empire State Building Observatory

New York, United States

Observation Decks

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Peak Crowd

Very crowded, with heavy foot traffic and long lines—plan ahead to make the most of your day.

Note: The mentioned wait times are for the ticket counters

⏱️Avg Wait

60 - 65 mins min

👥Peak Wait

125 - 130 mins min

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Our Recommendation

Extremely busy conditions are anticipated, and reserving Fast Track or premium access in advance is strongly recommended to avoid long queues and delays.

Entry ticketAll inclusive ticketExpress ticket
Low (0 - 29%)
Moderate (30 - 59%)
High (60 - 89%)
Peak (90%+)

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