An Empire State Building Observatory ticket and a self-paced audio tour, both delivered in the WeGoTrip app on your phone.
- DurationAbout 3 hours, self-paced
- Starting timesShown when you check availability
- LanguagesEnglish, Russian, Spanish
The Empire State Observatory Ticket & Digital Tour costs $122 per person and bundles an entry ticket to the Empire State Building Observatory with a self-guided audio tour. WeGoTrip USA operates it, and both the ticket and the tour live in the free WeGoTrip app. The tour includes maps, photos, scripts and audio commentary in English, Russian or Spanish on the building's Great Depression construction, the people who built it and its film history. The listing allows about 3 hours. There is no live guide, and you need your own earphones.
Book Empire State TicketsKey facts
audio-guide- Duration
- About 3 hours, self-paced
- Starts
- Shown when you check availability
- Meeting point
- Observatory entrance, 20 West 34th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
- Price
- $122 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English, Russian, Spanish
- Accessibility
- ADA-compliant building: the 20 West 34th Street entrance and ramps are wheelchair accessible (esbnyc.com/visit/accessibility, checked 2026-09-12).
- Cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund; reserve now and pay later is available
Included
- ✓ Entry ticket to the Empire State Building Observatory
- ✓ Digital audio tour with maps, photos, scripts and commentary
- ✓ Step-by-step instructions for using the tour on your smartphone
- ✓ Self-paced historical and cultural commentary
Not included
- ✗ Live tour guide: the tour runs in the WeGoTrip app
- ✗ Earphones: bring your own
Meeting point
20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10118 — Your ticket is in the WeGoTrip app; show it at the observatory entrance.
Nearest transit: Subway B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W to 34th St–Herald Square, or 6 to 33rd St
What the digital tour adds
Instead of a live guide, the WeGoTrip app gives you narration, maps, photos and scripts on your own phone. It starts in the restored Art Deco lobby with the story of how the building went up during the Great Depression and of the workers and engineers behind it, then continues on the observatory with commentary on the landmarks in view and the film scenes shot at the top.
How the ticket and app work
After booking, WeGoTrip sends a link by email and SMS, and the listing also mentions WhatsApp. Follow it and install the free WeGoTrip app; your ticket and audio tour appear there, and the ticket is only available in the app. The operator recommends downloading the tour before your date. The listing describes the audio guide as optional, so check that your chosen option includes it. Bring a charged phone and your own earphones.
Which floor the ticket covers
The listing sells an entry ticket to the Empire State Building Observatory and does not name a floor. Check the option details before you pay if the 102nd floor matters to you; at esbnyc.com, the official Top Deck ticket with both the 86th and 102nd floors starts at $79.
Price versus the alternatives
At $122, this costs $72 more than the $50 Observation Deck & Museum Ticket and $78 more than the $44 base price of the official 86th Floor Only ticket. The extra pays for the narrated app tour and the single booking, not a guide; the $79 Indoor Guided Tour gives you a live guide for less.
Who should book this
Choose this if you want narrated context at your own pace and don't mind using your own phone and earphones. If you'd rather ask a person questions, book the Indoor Guided Tour; if the building's own museum galleries are enough, the $50 Observation Deck & Museum Ticket covers the visit.
Who should not book this
- Visitors who want a live guide rather than an app-based tour
- Anyone without a smartphone: the ticket is only available in the WeGoTrip app
- Visitors who need a specific floor confirmed before booking
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How to book
Book a date, then watch for WeGoTrip's link by email and SMS. Install the free app, download the tour before your visit, and bring your own earphones. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own headphones?
Yes. The listing excludes earphones, so bring your own to hear the audio commentary.
Does this cover the 102nd floor?
The listing describes an entry ticket to the Empire State Building Observatory without naming a floor, so check the option details at checkout. The official Top Deck ticket for both floors starts at $79.
How do I get my ticket?
WeGoTrip sends a link by email and SMS. Install the free WeGoTrip app; the ticket and the audio tour are only available there.
Which languages does the audio tour cover?
English, Russian and Spanish.
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