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New York City Walking Tour to the Empire State Building 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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47 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Midtown with a local guide, then enjoy 360-degree New York views from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory.

About this tour

See New York from street level before taking in its skyline on this 2-hour walking tour from the Flatiron District to the Empire State Building. A licensed local guide brings the city’s history and architecture to life as you make your way through lively Midtown Manhattan.

Meet at the Tiffany Street Clock on Fifth Avenue, then explore the neighborhood’s landmarks and stories along the route. Pass Madison Square Park and Fifth Avenue sights, and experience the energy of Koreatown and Herald Square. The walk ends at the Empire State Building, where admission to the 86th-floor observatory rewards you with sweeping 360-degree views across the city. Select the optional 102nd-floor access for an even higher perspective. Live commentary connects the places you’ve seen on foot with the skyline spread out below.

Discover the character of New York on this Empire State Building walking tour, then choose your preferred observatory height for a memorable view of the city.

Highlights

  • Explore the Flatiron District and Midtown Manhattan with a local guide
  • Pass Fifth Avenue landmarks, Madison Square Park, Koreatown, and Herald Square
  • Take in 360-degree city views from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory
  • Choose the 102nd-floor access option for a higher vantage point

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour guided walking tour from the Flatiron District to the Empire State Building
  • Admission to the Empire State Building 86th-floor observatory
  • 102nd-floor access if the option is selected
  • Professional, licensed local guide with live commentary

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Food and beverages

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Important information

  • Meet at the Tiffany Street Clock on the west side of Fifth Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets, in front of 200 Fifth Avenue next to Eataly
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.87 on Viator and 4.56 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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