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New York City Empire State Building Sunrise Experience

7.0

Average

55 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

New York City
Updated November 4, 2026

See dawn break over New York from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor deck, then explore its interactive galleries before the crowds arrive.

About this tour

Watch New York City wake from the open-air 86th-floor observation deck during this Empire State Building sunrise experience. With exclusive early access, you can take in the changing light over the city before the building opens to the public.

Meet a Building Ambassador in the 34th Street entrance lobby, then head up to the observation deck, 1,054 feet above the streets. Admire the skyline as dawn brightens its landmarks; on a clear day, views can reach six states. After sunrise, explore the building’s interactive galleries, see a two-story architectural model, and discover exhibits tracing its history and place in pop culture. A self-guided audio tour is available through a free app in nine languages, and climate-controlled viewing galleries offer another way to enjoy the sights.

This New York City Empire State Building experience pairs a memorable morning view with time to explore the landmark’s architecture and story. Book your sunrise visit and start the day above the city.

Highlights

Watch sunrise paint New York City from the open-air 86th-floor deck
Enjoy exclusive access before the building opens to the public
Take in views from 1,054 feet above the streets
Explore interactive galleries and a two-story architectural model
Use the complimentary self-guided audio tour in 9 languages

What's included

Included

Exclusive sunrise access to the 86th-floor observation deck
Empire State Building greeting host
Access to interactive galleries
Access to the two-story architectural model
Audio guide via app download
Free Wi-Fi in the building
Access to the Art Deco lobby
Air purification system
Booking fees
Sales tax

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GetYourGuide

4.60 / 5 · 55 reviews

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Important information

Present your mobile or printed ticket to staff inside the 34th Street entrance lobby at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
All guests must pass through airport-style security
Glass items, sports equipment, marking instruments, packages, luggage, and large bags are not permitted
The building is wheelchair-accessible; service dogs and motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted
Exhibit components requiring close facial contact may be disabled

Frequently asked questions

Where do I meet for the experience?

Meet the Empire State Building staff member inside the 34th Street entrance lobby at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts about 1 hour.

What is included with the ticket?

The ticket includes exclusive sunrise access to the 86th-floor observation deck, a greeting host, interactive galleries, an audio guide app, and more.

What should I know about security?

All guests pass through airport-style security. Glass items, sports equipment, marking instruments, packages, and luggage are not permitted.

Is the building wheelchair-accessible?

Yes. The building is wheelchair-accessible, and service dogs and motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.60 from 55 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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

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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.