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New York City Empire State Building and Harry Potter Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 42% in New York City

2 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Fifth Avenue, the Flatiron Building, the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor deck, and Manhattan’s Harry Potter retail experience.

About this tour

See New York from street level to skyline on a guided outing that pairs landmark architecture with a touch of wizarding-world magic. This 3-hour New York City Empire State Building and Harry Potter Tour brings together classic sights and a memorable visit to Manhattan’s Harry Potter retail experience.

Walk along Fifth Avenue and admire the Flatiron Building from the outside before heading to the Empire State Building. Your ticket provides access to the 86th-floor observation deck, where the city opens up in every direction. Along the way, a local guide shares stories and helps connect the neighborhood’s architecture with its place in New York history. With a group of 20 or fewer, the walk offers a more personal way to explore these celebrated sights.

The route involves considerable walking, including uneven surfaces and stairs, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Meet at the corner of East 34th Street and Fifth Avenue, then enjoy a New York City Empire State Building and Harry Potter Tour that blends city views, iconic buildings, and a little magic. Book your visit to experience these highlights together.

Highlights

  • Take in sweeping city views from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observation deck
  • Admire the Flatiron Building’s distinctive triangular exterior
  • Stroll along Fifth Avenue with a local guide
  • Discover the Harry Potter retail experience in Manhattan

What's included

Included

  • Visit to the Empire State Building 86th-floor observation deck
  • Exterior tour of the Flatiron Building
  • Walk along Fifth Avenue
  • Visit to the Harry Potter retail experience

Not included

  • Guide tip

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Important information

  • Meet 15 minutes before the scheduled start at the corner of East 34th Street and Fifth Avenue, outside the Graduate Center, City University of New York; look for the LetzGo City Tours check-in sign
  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or older
  • The tour involves considerable walking over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or limited mobility
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  • Mobility devices are not recommended; suitable ramps on all sidewalks and curbs cannot be guaranteed
  • Participants should be in good health and consult a doctor before booking if they have a medical condition or are not used to regular exercise
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

What is the maximum group size?

Groups are limited to 20 or fewer participants.

What language is the tour in?

A live guide speaks English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the corner of East 34th Street and Fifth Avenue, outside the Graduate Center, City University of New York.

Is the tour suitable for guests with limited mobility?

It is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility. The route includes substantial walking over uneven surfaces and stairs, and suitable ramps for mobility devices cannot be guaranteed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 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
  • 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 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New York City

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