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NY SKYRIDE
Located on the second floor of the Empire State Building, NY Skyride a fun filled combination of movie-motion-and sights rolled up into New York's ONLY aerial virtual tour simulator.
"Fly" over the Statue of Liberty, "Cruise" through Central Park, "Splash" into the South Street Seaport, all without leaving the 2nd floor of the building.
The NY SKYRIDE is an exciting IMAX® style presentation combining high-definition technology and special effects, custom platforms and seats and a 6 meter high screen! The NY SKYRIDE is safe, fun and entertaining and open 365 days a year! What a great way to start a tour of New York!
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 mile into the Manhattan sky, offering breathtaking views from the Observation Deck. On a clear day, you can see up to 80 miles, viewing 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!
Jump into your NY SKYRIDE seat and hang on!
Skyride:
Open from 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. The NY SKYRIDE experience commences every ten minutes. The total experience takes approximately 20 minutes - this consists of a pre-show which is dedicated to New York City, a short safety video and then the simulator ride which takes 8 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
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 5 years and under are not permitted on the New York Skyride, however are free of charge to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 11 years
- Senior prices are applicable for adults aged 65 years and over
- Prices are per person.
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- Admission to the NY SKYRIDE
- Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Pregnant women are not allowed on the New York Skyride
- All visitors to the Empire State Building must show valid photo ID - driver's licence, 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.
- NY SKYRIDE focuses on three core benefits to its patrons: New York, excitement and convenience. NY SKYRIDE is a unique, up close and very personal way to feel the energy, attitude and excitement that is New York City. The ride is intended to provide visitors with a sensation of taking a "once in a lifetime" aerial adventure around the "Big Apple". NY SKYRIDE's location on the second floor of the Empire State Building allows you to enjoy "one stop entertainment"; both attractions perfectly paired for a full afternoon or evening of exciting New York entertainment.
Ticket Collection:
Enter the building at 33rd Street, NOT AT THE MAIN 5th AVE ENTRANCE. There is an exclusive escalator, exclusive security and box office. Once through (takes about 5 minutes as opposed to the building 30-60 minutes), you will be injected into the existing ESB que, about 5 minutes from the elevators!
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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I went with my husband and 9 year old who totally embraced the tourist bit! We walked for 6 hours on ... Read more ›
Cath C, United Kingdom, June 2008
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