From its inception, New York Skyline’s location based entertainment concept maintains a consistent philosophy of providing quality entertainment for the entire family. Using state of the art technology, the NY SKYRIDE virtual tour simulator provides unique on-site entertainment experience with worldwide appeal. To this day, we truly offer entertainment for guests of all ages.
On December 22, 1994, New York Skyline commenced operations of NYSKYRIDE and began generating revenue from ticket sales to the attraction and the sale of merchandise at its souvenir and concession area. NY SKYRIDE was opened on a preview basis until February 21, 1995, the date of its official Grand Opening. Attendees of the Grand Opening Event included former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and other New York City dignitaries.
Headquartered in New York, Skyline Multimedia Entertainment, Inc. is a holding company engaged in the global development and operation of next generation entertainment facilities. New York Skyline, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, owns and operates the “NY SKYRIDE,” a multi-million dollar, virtual tour flight simulator attraction located in the Empire State Building.
NY SKYRIDE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants to search our database for new positions that open periodically.
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Actor Kevin Bacon narrates a 30-minute adventure, carrying awe-inspired guests across the skyline on a unique journey around nearly three dozen famous landmarks.  Sights on this convincingly real attraction include the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Yankee Stadium, Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, United Nations, and an emotionally moving tribute to the World Trade Center.
NY SKYRIDE is New York City's only virtual tour simulator.  Experience the perfect introductory sightseeing tour of NYC from the comfort of the Empire State Building.  The fantasy comes to life via a specially designed platform which moves in sync to an 18-foot high-definition screen.

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NY SKYRIDE350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY  10118, USA
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NY SKYRIDE makes every effort to create a fun and inspiring experience.  We’d like to assist in any way we can.  Whether it is ticket information or anything else, we’re here Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM EST to assist you at:  1-866-SKYRIDE or 212.279.9777.

  • New York’s only virtual tour simulator.
  • Fly across only the skyline.
  • See the real New York.
  • Perfect for children or adults.
  • Over 10 million happy visitors since 1995.
  • Afterwards, enjoy priority access privileges to the Empire State Building!

Can I purchase a COMBO ticket of the NY SKYRIDE and Empire State Building Observatory?

Retail COMBO tickets may be purchased at the NY SKYRIDE Box Office or online at a cost savings and will automatically qualify you for the Fast Track Program. When purchasing online, please print your tickets out and bring them to the NY SKYRIDE Box Office. We suggest doing the SKYRIDE first so you can bypass some of the periodic long lines at the Empire State Building and get an excellent introduction to NYC before going up. Tickets are good for a year and no reservations are needed.

For Retail group and Tour and Travel reservations, please email us at reservations@skyride.com or call 212-299-9777 x 208.

Where do I get tickets?

Buy your New York virtual tour simulator tickets from the NY SKYRIDE Box Office or online at a cost savings. Group tickets should be purchased through our group department 212 279-9777 x208 or by emailing us at reservations@skyride.com. When purchasing online, please print your tickets out and bring them to the NY SKYRIDE Box Office. Please note that these tickets are not accepted at the Empire State Building Box Office so make sure you are coming to us from the 33rd Street entrance.
Qualified and licensed operators must call 212-299-4904 for group reservations and industry rates.

Can I purchase tickets just for the Empire State Building Observatory alone?

No, we don’t sell the Empire State Building tickets on their own here.

When is the NY SKYRIDE open and do I need a reservation??

NY SKYRIDE runs all day from 8AM to 10PM, 365 days a year (with curtailed hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years). There are no time and date reservations.

How long is the NY SKYRIDE?

The complete SKYRIDE virtual tour and preshow presentation is approximately a half hour long.

Where is the NY SKYRIDE?

The NY SKYRIDE virtual tour simulator is located on the second floor of the Empire State Building. Entrance to the SKYRIDE is from the 33rd Street entrance (not the main 5th Avenue entrance). Enter the building at 33rd Street and turn left up the escalator.

What is the NY SKYRIDE?

NY SKYRIDE is the premier New York Sightseeing tourist attraction and offers New York’s one and only virtual tour simulator.  It is an exciting adventure tour of New York City located on the second floor of the Empire State Building.  Narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, the NY SKYRIDE is a unique experience that takes guests on a virtual tour of New York City.
Through the magic of flight simulation, guests “fly over” over 30 sights New York is famous for without ever leaving the second floor of the Empire State Building.  In addition, the experience includes 2 pre-shows.  The first called “I am New York”, a perspective of the history of the Empire State Building and “Top 10 Things to do in New York”, a presentation on all that New York has to offer visitors.
Not only are we a great NYC attraction but an Empire State Building tour is greatly enhanced with our unique New York sightseeing tour.
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