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Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets

Why You Should Skip the Line at the Empire State Building?

Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets
  • Avoid long queues: Skip-the-line tickets guarantee fast access to the Empire State Building allowing you to walk past huge crowds and straight into the attraction.
  • Reduce waiting time: Purchasing these tickets reduces your waiting time because you get quicker access to the building’s observatory and other attractions.
  • Don't rush through your visit: The tickets help you save a lot of time, which you can use to explore the attraction. You don’t have to rush through your visit. 
  • Visit other attractions: These tickets help you save a lot of time that you can use to explore other attractions in New York. You don’t have to spend the whole day or a major chunk of it exploring just one site.

How to Skip the Line at the Empire State Building?

Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets.
Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets
Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets

Which Entrance Do Skip the Line Ticket Holders Use? 

The Empire State Building has four entrance gates. However, all visitors must enter the building only through the entrance located at 20 West 34th Street. The other entrance gates are reserved for tenants and their guests.

Skip the Line Tickets vs Regular Admission - Which to Choose?

Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets.

Skip the Line

  • Skip-the-line tickets allow you to avoid huge crowds by guaranteeing priority access to the attraction.
  • You save a lot of time, which you can use to explore the site at your own pace and also see other attractions in the area.
  • These tickets reduce your wait time from a few hours to a few minutes by ensuring priority access to the attraction.
Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets.

Regular Admission

  • The regular admission ticket grants you access to all the attractions inside the Empire State Building including the observatories and exhibits.
  • With your regular admission ticket, you might end up having to wait in line to get inside. However, regular tickets come with a timeslot, so you will only have to wait until it is your turn to enter.

Note: All Empire State Building tickets include the option of choosing a timeslot. The Express Pass is the only ticket that allows you to bypass all lines and head straight to the observatory.

Frequently Asked Questions About Empire State Building Skip the Line Tickets

What is included in the skip-the-line ticket?

The ticket provides fast access to the 86th-floor observatory deck, red carpet lane access, Art Deco lobby access, high-power binoculars, audio guides, and free Wi-Fi. For an additional upgrade, you can also access the observatory deck on the 102nd floor.

How does the skip-the-line ticket differ from regular tickets?

Skip-the-line tickets grant you priority access, reducing wait time significantly compared to regular tickets, which may require standing in lines. This ticket lets you bypass most queues (except the airport-style security screening which is mandatory for everyone) and head straight to the observatory.

Does the skip-the-line ticket include a guided tour?

No, a guided tour is not included in your Empire State Building skip-the-line ticket. However, you get access to an audio guide available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French and Mandarin.

Can I cancel or reschedule my tickets?

No, the skip-the-line tickets to Empire State Building cannot be canceled or rescheduled once booked.

What are the waiting times without skip-the-line tickets?

Without skip-the-line tickets, you can expect average waiting times of 45 minutes to 1 hour at the Empire State Building. During peak periods, such as weekends and summer months, these wait times can even exceed an hour.

Can I access the Empire State Building at any time with my skip-the-line ticket?

No, all your skip-the-line tickets are timed and you must visit the Empire State Building during the selected time slot mentioned on your ticket.