NY SKYRIDE and Empire State Building Observatory
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- Location:New York City, New York
- Duration:Flexible
- TOUR Code:2568NYEMPIRE
Buy your tickets to NY SKYRIDE and the Empire State Building Observatory at a tremendous value ahead of the crowds! You'll take an exciting virtual tour of New York's attractions, then see the real thing from the observatory of the world-famous Empire State Building. And you even get to skip the first line when you book the combo ticket, so you spend less time waiting and have more time to explore New York City.
Highlights
- Combo tickets to NY SKYRIDE and the Empire State Building Observatory
- Ride New York's only aerial virtual tour simulator at NY SKYRIDE
- Amazing views of Manhattan from the 86th-floor observatory of the Empire State Building
- 360-degree panoramic views on each side of the building from the outdoor promenade
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This 2-for-1 combo package includes tickets to the NY SKYRIDE and the Empire State Building Observatory. What a great way to see New York City!
NY SKYRIDE
Located on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building, the NY SKYRIDE is an exciting presentation combining digital technology and special effects, custom platforms and seats, and a massive screen. You'll take an amazing virtual ride around, above, and below New York City! The NY SKYRIDE is safe, fun and entertaining, and open 365 days a year.
Empire State Building Observatory
Without a doubt the most famous building in New York, if not the world, the Empire State Building soars more than a quarter of a mile into the Manhattan sky, offering breathtaking views from the Observation Deck. On a clear day, you can see the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, as well as New York. Enjoy the famous panoramic view and Art Deco architecture the building has to offer. You will bypass the main ticket line at the north side of the building, which means during peak season you save 1 to 2 hours of waiting in long queues!
Schedule Details
NY Skyride
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NY SKYRIDE:
Open from 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. The NY SKYRIDE experience commences approximately every ten minutes. The total experience takes approximately half an hour - this consists of 2 pre-shows dedicated to New York City and then the simulator experience which takes approximately 15 minutes.
Empire State Building Observation Deck:
Open 8:00am to midnight on weekdays; 8:00am to midnight on weekends; last elevators to the top are at 11:15pm
Flexible
Tour and Pricing Options
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Additional Information
- Admission to the NY SKYRIDE
- Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Minimum age is 5 years on the NY Skyride, however are free of charge to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- All visitors to the Empire State Building must show valid photo ID - driver's license, school (student) ID and passport are acceptable forms. This does not apply to children under the age of 18 accompanied by an adult with valid identification.
- The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars.
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Take an unforgettable virtual tour of New York's top attractions on a 3-D Skyride, then see the real thing from the observatory of the world-famous Empire State Building.
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