Empire State Building
New York · Empire State Building

The top of the world
is for the few.

The most famous observatory on the planet, booked in your name. Authorized reseller The Singular Club.

#1 US attraction on Tripadvisor — 4th year running
443.2 m
From street level to the tip of the antenna
102
Floors
1931
95 years in 2026
4 million
Visitors a year
#1
US attraction on Tripadvisor
102nd floor

Higher. Quieter.

The Top Deck is glass-enclosed from floor to ceiling, at 381 meters. Fewer people, no wind, and the sense of hanging above the island. Those who go up say it is another building.

381 m up
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass, 360°
  • Far less crowded than the 86th
  • Includes the 86th floor on the same ticket
86th floor

The open-air deck, 360 degrees.

At 320 meters, the classic observatory is open to the sky — the wind, the sound of the city and all of Manhattan turning around you. It is the view the movies taught the world to recognize.

320 m up
  • Open-air deck with 360° views
  • Audio guide in 9 languages, including English
  • No time limit at the top
  • High-powered binoculars on the deck
The lobby

Marble, gold and a mural from 1931.

The Fifth Avenue lobby is one of the most photographed art deco interiors in the world: imported marble, engraved elevator doors and the gold mural with the building itself as the sun. A US$ 165 million renovation brought all of it back to its original shine.

US$ 165M
Renovation completed in 2019
9 galleries
Museum on the 2nd floor, included with your ticket
Dare to Dream

On the 80th floor, the exhibition on the building's construction — original blueprints, photographs of the workers and the story of how 102 floors went up in 1 year and 45 days. King Kong has a gallery of his own.

The arrival

An entrance that already announces the top.

The observatory entrance is at 20 West 34th Street, steps from Fifth Avenue. Screening is airport-style — simple, quick, but better not to be in a hurry.

Observatory entrance
20 West 34th Street, New York
  • Arrive 15 minutes early
    Your ticket has a set time (timed entry). There is some leeway, but sunset does not wait.
  • Airport-style security
    Bags go through the X-ray. No large luggage — there is no bag check in the building.
  • Open every day
    9am to midnight, 365 days a year. Last elevator up at 11:15pm.
Day or night

The same city, three different cities.

The time you choose changes the whole experience. Choose with intent — and, if you can, go up twice.

Morning
The emptiest

Clean light, room to breathe on the deck and photos without other people's shoulders. Anyone who hates lines goes up at 10am.

Sunset
The peak

The city lights up while you are at the top. It is the busiest hour in the building — and the first to sell out.

Night
The classic

All of Manhattan in light. The postcard view everyone has seen, and no one forgets in person.

AM/PM: go up twice on the same day

There is an official ticket that lets you go up by day and return at night. Talk to the concierge if you want both.

The tower lights change color for dates and causes — from the red and green of Christmas to the blue and white of Hanukkah.

Culture

The most famous building in the world.

More than 250 films have used the Empire State. It is the rendezvous of Sleepless in Seattle, the summit of King Kong, the Christmas of Elf and the silhouette that says “New York” with no caption needed.

King Kong ·Sleepless in Seattle ·An Affair to Remember ·Elf ·Independence Day ·Spider-Man ·Percy Jackson ·And 250+ others ·

95 years in 2026 — and the first building in New York State to earn LEED v5 Platinum certification.

Why The Singular

Why book with The Singular Club?

Your slot secured, your ticket official, your visit sorted.

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Timed entry secured

Pick your exact time and it's held for you. No gambling on a walk-up slot on a sold-out evening.

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Skip the box office

Your official ticket arrives by email and WhatsApp with a QR code. Straight to the entrance.

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Support in your language

Our team helps before, during and after your purchase — Portuguese, English or Spanish.

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Secure checkout

Bank-grade encryption and fraud protection. Official ticket issued in your name.

Tickets

Choose your altitude.

Prices in Brazilian reais (BRL). Official ticket issued in your name.

86th Floor
The open-air deck, 360°

The classic observatory at 320 m, open to the sky. Includes the museum and the audio guide.

  • Open-air deck 360°
  • Museum + 9 galleries
  • Audio guide included
Starting at
US$ 68
charged in R$ 349,00 · per person
Book
Most chosen
86th + 102nd
Glass-enclosed Top Deck

Both observatories: the open-air deck on the 86th and the glass Top Deck at 381 m.

  • Everything on the 86th
  • Top Deck at 381 m
  • Less crowded
Starting at
US$ 121
charged in R$ 619,00 · per person
Book
Express
Priority line

The 86th floor with priority access in the lines. For anyone with somewhere to be afterwards.

  • Priority line
  • Open-air deck 360°
  • Museum included
Starting at
US$ 131
charged in R$ 669,00 · per person
Book

Children 5 and under do not pay and do not need a ticket.

Private experiences

Sunrise (the building to yourself before it opens), private tours, marriage proposals on the 86th and the All Access. On request with our concierge.

Talk to the concierge
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The smarter way to book your visit.

Side by side: showing up at the box office versus arriving with everything sorted.

At the
box office
  • Lines that can take over an hour
  • Risk of a sold-out evening slot
  • No time held for you
  • Support in English only
  • Ticket bought on the spot
Recommended
Booking with
The Singular Club
  • Your exact time secured in advance
  • Skip the box office with your QR
  • Support in Portuguese, English or Spanish
  • Official ticket in your name
  • Booked before you even land
Book my time slot
How it works

From your phone to the 86th floor.

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Choose date and time

Times are New York local time. You pick the exact slot.

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Pay securely by card

Your card is charged in Brazilian reais (BRL), on a secure checkout right here. Nothing to arrange in New York.

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Receive the official ticket

Issued in your name and sent by WhatsApp and email, with the QR code for entry.

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Show the QR at the entrance

Straight to 20 West 34th Street. Nothing to collect, no box office line.

Authorized reseller — the ticket is an official Empire State Building ticket, issued in your name.

FAQ

Before you go up.

Is the time on the ticket New York time?

Yes. Every time shown here — at checkout, on your voucher and on the ticket — is New York local time (GMT-4 in summer, GMT-5 in winter). Plan the day by the clock in New York, not by the one where you are now.

Do I have to go up exactly at the time on my ticket?

The ticket is timed entry: it reserves your entry window. There is some leeway in practice, but at peak hours — above all at sunset — arriving on time is what makes the visit effortless. We recommend being at the entrance 15 minutes early.

Do children pay?

Children 5 and under enter free and do not need a ticket. From 6 to 12 there is a child ticket, and from 13 the adult ticket applies. Seniors 62 and over have their own rate, with ID shown at the entrance.

What if it rains?

The 86th floor is an open-air deck — in heavy rain or fog visibility drops, and parts of the deck may be closed for safety. The museum, the lobby and the 102nd (glass-enclosed) stay open. The building does not refund for weather, so it is worth checking the forecast before choosing your time.

How long does the visit take?

Between 1 and 2 hours for most people, counting the museum and the galleries. There is no time limit at the observatory: you can stay as long as you like.

Can I reschedule?

Yes, subject to availability. Message our concierge on WhatsApp as far in advance as possible and we will handle the change with the Empire State.

Is the building accessible?

Yes. The 86th and 102nd floor observatories are wheelchair accessible, with elevators along the entire route. If you need specific assistance, let the concierge know before your visit.