Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comEmpire State Building Observatory
based on 163 reviews
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York
Product code: 2194EMPIRE
163 reviews of Empire State Building Observatory
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Empire State Building Observatory. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Pre-booking saved time and the auto commentary was invaluable.
Reviewed by: Leuan D, United Kingdom, September 2007
The view from the top is excellent especially when visiting at night. However, some of the staff are just wanting you in and then to get you out as soon as. This may be their millionth time of being there but it's some people's 1st time. I wish they would remember that.
Reviewed by: Elaine M, United Kingdom, September 2007
You have to do this when you are in New York. However, go early; there are big queues, and we waited an hour and a half after we got there at 10:30. The Top of the Rock is just as good, if not better, and there are no queues there. And if there are queues, they show films!
Reviewed by: Kim B, United Kingdom, August 2007
The queue was not too bad. I cannot fault anything in the service. I would definitely book future trips through Viator. We are looking forward to our third trip to New York City soon, and we will be booking activities with Viator again.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, August 2007
The Empire State Building is not to be missed. However, don't bother to book through Viator. Go directly to the Empire State Building website. Viator promises that you don't have to wait in ticket line, but this is totally false.
Reviewed by: Heidi B, United States, August 2007
It rained the day we went, so visibility was not the best, but we still enjoyed it. The audio tour was really good.
Reviewed by: William H, United States, July 2007
I wouldn't trade this experience with my grandson for all the tea in China.
Reviewed by: Micheal L, United States, July 2007
This is a must-do when visiting New York. No one leaves disappointed.
Reviewed by: Anthony K, United Kingdom, July 2007
Good one.
Reviewed by: Satheskumar R, United States, July 2007
No waiting, which was easy. There were no extra fees. Same price at the Empire State Building.
Reviewed by: Dawna A, United States, July 2007
Must see. Make sure you get there early to avoid long queues.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, June 2007
You have seen all the views a thousand times in other peoples photographs but you still have to do it. Pay the extra and go up to the 102nd floor - the calm is amazing.
Reviewed by: David R, United Kingdom, June 2007
A definite NYC must, but beware...the queues can be long and many. Queues for tickets, queues for lifts both up and down, and lots of standing and waiting. But once up at the observatory all of that is forgotten.
Reviewed by: June S, United Kingdom, May 2007
Fantastic experience, would definitely recommend the Empire State observatory.
Reviewed by: Donna O, United Kingdom, May 2007
Great view - took a while to get through the queue, but definitively worth it!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, South Africa, May 2007
