A 3-hour guided walk through downtown Manhattan, then the Empire State Building on your own.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation available through GetYourGuide's standard policy
- DurationAbout 5 hours total: 3-hour walking tour plus about 2 hours at the Empire State Building
- LanguagesEnglish
The Empire State Building & Manhattan Walking Tour costs $120 per person and combines a 3-hour guided walk — starting at Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial area, through Chinatown, Little Italy and the Flatiron District — with entry to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor deck afterward. The whole outing runs about 5 hours, but the guide does not accompany the group into the building itself; the observatory portion is self-guided, with a 102nd-floor upgrade available at checkout. It suits visitors who want one booking to cover both a walking tour of downtown Manhattan and the observatory, rather than arranging them separately.
Key facts
combo- Duration
- About 5 hours total: 3-hour walking tour plus about 2 hours at the Empire State Building
- Meeting point
- Downtown Manhattan near Wall Street; the exact address is confirmed at booking
- Price
- $120 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Small group
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available through GetYourGuide's standard policy
Included
- ✓ 3-hour walking tour with a local guide
- ✓ 20+ Manhattan sights along the route
- ✓ Small tour group size
- ✓ Entry to the Empire State Building 86th floor
Not included
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Transport
- ✗ Gratuities
- ✗ A guide inside the Empire State Building — the observatory portion is self-guided
Meeting point
Downtown Manhattan near Wall Street; the exact address is confirmed at booking
Nearest transit: Subway 4/5 to Wall St, or 2/3 to Wall St
What the walking portion covers
The route starts on Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, past the Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues, toward City Hall and a view of the Brooklyn Bridge, then through Five Points, Chinatown and Little Italy before ending near the Flatiron Building in Midtown — about 20 sights across 3 hours, with the guide sharing food tips and neighborhood history along the way.
The Empire State Building portion is self-guided
After the walking tour, the group heads to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observatory on their own; the listing states plainly that the guide does not accompany visitors into the building. Budget about 2 more hours here, and add the 102nd-floor upgrade at checkout if you want both decks.
Is this worth it over booking separately?
At $120, this bundles a 3-hour guided walk with 86th-floor entry for roughly the guided-walk price plus a small premium over the $44 official ticket. It's a genuine two-in-one booking rather than two unrelated products stapled together, but it commits you to a specific walking route and a roughly 5-hour block of your day.
Who this suits
Choose this if you want a single booking covering both a downtown Manhattan walking tour and the observatory, and you're comfortable with the building portion being unguided. Skip it if you'd rather see the Empire State Building first thing or keep the two parts of your day separate — in which case book the plain ticket and a standalone walking tour independently.
Who should not book this
- Visitors who want a guide inside the Empire State Building itself
- Anyone who can't commit roughly 5 hours to one combined outing
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How to book
Choose a date; the exact meeting point near Wall Street is confirmed at booking. Add the 102nd-floor upgrade at checkout if you want it. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the guide come with me into the Empire State Building?
No — the listing states the guide accompanies the 3-hour Manhattan walking portion only; the Empire State Building visit afterward is self-guided.
How long does the whole tour take?
About 5 hours total: roughly 3 hours for the walking tour and about 2 hours at the Empire State Building.
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