Midtown Manhattan: Empire State Building Views

Experience NYC’s best views with our Empire State Building & Top of the Rock tour. Skip lines, explore Midtown, and enjoy 360-degree panoramas.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Empire State Building - The Empire State Building, a renowned symbol of New York City, reaches a height of 1,454 feet including its antenna and was the tallest building globally when it was completed in 1931. Its Art Deco architecture, historical importance, and sweeping views make it a must-see. From the 86th-floor observatory, visitors can enjoy…
What's Included
  • Group of 20 people or less
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Early Access Ticket to Empire State Building Observatory [80th & 86th Floor]
  • Guided Tour of Midtown Manhattan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Food & Beverages
Additional Information

Discover the best of Midtown Manhattan with this guided walking tour, which includes reserved entry to the Empire State Building. Bypass the queues and ascend to the 86th-floor observation deck for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, as your guide provides intriguing details about the building’s history and importance.
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Location
Starbucks Reserve - Empire State Building
5th Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lauren_l
Apr 12, 2026
Educational and Fun - What a wonderful tour. Loved learning about the architecture and history of the buildings. Jeff Dobbins was very engaging and passionate.
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Sherpa61238477695
Mar 29, 2026
Comfortable - Beautiful city with goods explications about her
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Emilio
Mar 29, 2026
Perfect and pleasant - Good information and good company
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Jansi2595ar
Mar 21, 2026
Excellent tour of ESB and Top of the Rock! - The tickets were a bit pricey but what the hell... I did enjoy the tour a lot. Leo gave us just the right amount of historical information / facts & figures not to get overwhelmed, interspersed with the odd anecdote. I flew out to Zurich the same evening, and thanks to a persistent fear of flying the overdramatic thought crossed my mind, "If this should be the last day of my life, at least I get to spend it on Empire State Building and the Top of the Rock, with a spectacular view over Manhattan and beyond." The pilot did a good job, though, so I'm still here to write my review. :-) Thank you, Leo.
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Franciscr9450rc
Feb 24, 2026
Iconic NYC Views - I absolutely loved the Empire State Building! It was the perfect mix of fascinating Midtown history, vibrant city energy, and world-class skyline views. Our guide made everything engaging and easy to follow, sharing stories that made the city come alive. Standing at the top of the Empire State Building was a true bucket-list moment — the panoramic views are simply unbeatable. The optional stop at Top of the Rock made the experience even more special, giving us two incredible perspectives of the Manhattan skyline. If you want classic New York views, great photo opportunities, and a well-organized, enjoyable tour, this is an absolute must-do. Highly recommended!
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C636psjames
Jan 30, 2026
Great tour! - Really interesting tour with Ron in sub zero temperatures! Very knowledgeable and would definitely recommend. Thankyou
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Sharon_s
Jan 12, 2026
Anticipate a... - Anticipate a knowledgeable guide! Mine was wonderful!Presentation good and easy to follow! I learned a lot and had fun in doing so! Kudos to Rob!
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Marie
Jan 9, 2026
Excellent tour - Excellent tour. Rob was a very knowledgeable and informative guide. Good experience overall, would book other tours with this company
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Q6099sfmegand
Oct 17, 2025
Guided tour - Ron was a very nice and friendly tour guide! Told everything well and clearly and answered all questions clearly. So was totally top!
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U1825xfjan
Sep 24, 2025
A unique experience - It was a unique experience. Richard described everything very vividly and vividly. Ultimately, we had a one-on-one lead as the rest of the group had to drop out early. Highly recommended and hopes for Richard as a guide.
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From $149
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).