Empire State & Flatiron District with Optional 102nd Floor Access
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Unlike a typical Empire State Building visit, this experience lets you discover the city before seeing it from above. Beginning in the historic Flatiron District, you’ll explore Midtown Manhattan with an expert guide as New York’s history, architecture, and hidden stories unfold around you. From iconic Fifth Avenue landmarks and Madison Square Park to the vibrant energy of Koreatown and Herald Square, every stop adds new perspective to the skyline surrounding you. The experience culminates with reserved access to the Empire State Building Observatory, where sweeping 360-degree views across New York City bring the entire journey together from one of the world’s most iconic viewpoints.
Inclusions
What's included
- Access even higher to the exclusive 102nd floor (if option selected)
- Admission to the Empire State Building 86th-floor observatory,
- 2-hour guided walking tour from the Flatiron District to the Empire State Building.
- Professional, licensed local guide & live commentary throughout the tour.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Food & Beverages
Itinerary
Meet your guide beneath the Tiffany Clock and discover the history of the Flatiron neighbourhood, including the famous Flatiron Building and Fifth Avenue landmarks.
Walk through this historic green space while enjoying views of the Empire State Building and hearing stories of New York’s Gilded Age.
Pass one of New York City’s oldest congregations and discover its important place in Manhattan history.
Admire the charming “Little Church Around the Corner,” tucked away among Midtown’s busy streets.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere, colourful signs, and lively energy of one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.
Arrive in the heart of bustling Herald Square, home to the world-famous Macy’s flagship store and one of Midtown Manhattan’s busiest and most exciting intersections. Surrounded by towering buildings, bright lights, and nonstop city energy, you’ll enjoy incredible street-level views of the Empire State Building while your guide shares stories about the area’s transformation into one of New York City’s premier shopping and entertainment districts.
Complete your experience with admission to the iconic Empire State Building Observatory, one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. Standing 1,454 feet tall with its antenna, this Art Deco masterpiece was the world’s tallest building when it opened in 1931 and remains a symbol of the city’s skyline and ambition. Ride to the 86th floor observatory and enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Central Park, and beyond. From above, spot many of the landmarks you explored during your walking tour and experience New York City from an unforgettable perspective high above the streets below. For an even higher perspective, upgrade your experience to include access to the Empire State Building’s exclusive 102nd-floor Observatory. Located above the main deck, this enclosed viewing level offers incredible 360-degree views across Manhattan and beyond, making it the ultimate way to experience one of New York’s most iconic landmarks.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- City Wonders USA
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals 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 it compares in New York City
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 692 city tours we list in New York City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 225 of 692.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New York City
New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.
Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.
Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
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