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New York Empire State Building Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in New York City

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated October 31, 2026

See Manhattan from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor Main Deck, with options for the Top Deck, a guided walk, and transfers.

About this tour

Take in New York from one of its most recognizable landmarks on a New York Empire State Building tour. From the 86th-floor Main Deck, the city opens into a sweep of avenues and rooftops, with the option to climb higher to the 102nd-floor Top Deck.

Choose a 2-hour visit to the Main Deck, or select an itinerary that adds the Top Deck and a guided walk past Madison Avenue, the Flatiron Building, and Fifth Avenue. Some options include round-trip transfers from your accommodation, while others focus on the landmark and nearby streets. A licensed guide fluent in your selected language leads the private tour; groups are capped at 25 guests per guide.

Timed admission lets you skip the ticket office line, though security and elevators are still part of the visit. Select the New York Empire State Building tour that suits your plans, then look out over the city from above.

Highlights

  • Admire Manhattan from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor Main Deck
  • Add the 102nd-floor Top Deck for a higher vantage point
  • See Madison Avenue, the Flatiron Building, and Fifth Avenue
  • Choose an option with round-trip accommodation transfers

What's included

Included

  • Timed admission to the 86th-floor Main Deck
  • Timed admission to the 102nd-floor Top Deck on selected options
  • Private guided tour of the Empire State Building and Madison Avenue on selected options
  • Round-trip accommodation transfers on selected options
  • Licensed guide fluent in the selected language

Not included

  • 102nd-floor Top Deck tickets on options that do not include them
  • Round-trip accommodation transfers on options that do not include them

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Important information

  • Timed admission skips the ticket office line, but not security checks or elevators
  • Security and elevator waits may range from 30 minutes to 1 hour
  • Itinerary and ticket type depend on the selected option
  • Transfer options include an estimated 1-hour round trip; traffic may affect travel time
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  • Private transfers use a standard car for 1–3 people and a van for 4 or more
  • Groups are limited to 25 guests per guide; larger groups may require additional guides at a higher price
  • Meet your guide in front of The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Ave; do not enter the hotel
  • Check your email the day before the tour for details from Rosotravel
  • Wheelchair accessible; contact the operator in advance about disability-related requests
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are permitted

Frequently asked questions

What is included with every option?

All options include timed admission to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor Main Deck. Other inclusions depend on the option selected.

Can I visit the 102nd-Floor Top Deck?

Yes. Top Deck admission is included with selected options; check your chosen itinerary before booking.

Does the ticket let me skip all lines?

It skips the ticket office line, but not security checks or elevators. Waits may range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Are hotel transfers included?

Round-trip accommodation transfers are included only with selected options. Transfer time is estimated at 1 hour and may vary with traffic.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour and transportation are listed as wheelchair accessible. Contact Rosotravel in advance to discuss specific needs.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 7.1. Top 49% in New York City means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in New York City by this score.

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