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Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets
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Situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, soaring high above the city, is 30 Rockefeller Plaza. With an annual footfall of 125 million people—for the Christmas tree, performances in the outside plaza, or to climb up to the observation decks at 850 feet for 360° views of the city—this is one of the must-do visits in New York City.
Sitting on top of the 30 Rockefeller Center is Top of the Rock, a three-floor observation deck with indoor and outdoor viewing decks, offering unrivaled views of the city. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to plan your visit, including tickets, visitor tips, and highlights.
Rockefeller Center is an iconic destination in New York, known for its entertainment complex, Christmas Tree, ice-skating rink, Radio City Music Hall, & its observation deck.
At Top of the Rock, you can enjoy stunning 360-degree views of New York City's iconic skyline and landmarks, including the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty.
With three observation decks at different heights, Top of the Rock provides various vantage points, giving you a chance to capture diverse and breathtaking photos of Manhattan from different angles.
Before reaching the observation decks, you can explore informative exhibits about the history and significance of Rockefeller Center, adding educational value to your experience.
Top of the Rock has recently introduced experiences that add a touch of adventure and nostalgia to your visit. SKYLIFT, a revolving, open-air glass platform, takes you three stories above the 70th-floor observation deck for unobstructed, bird’s eye views of the city. The Beam experience, built to recreate the iconic 1932 photo featuring 11 workers sitting on a steel beam and having lunch, at 850 feet above ground.
Enjoy 360-degree views of Manhattan from both indoor and outdoor observation decks, providing year-round access to the city's sights.
Your admission ticket includes entry to the observation deck and the exhibits inside. The Beam experience is not included in this ticket. To access this experience, you will have to opt for the VIP Pass instead.
The VIP Pass to Top of the Rock helps you make the most of your observation deck experience. It will help you skip the tedious lines to the elevators and also offers you an expert guide who will curate your experience for you! This pass gets you 20% off at the gift shop so that you can take home some memorabilia from your visit.
Top of the Rock tickets are priced as low as $43.55 for the admission pass.
You can skip the link with the general admission tickets. But book the VIP Pass for faster access to the elevators and lets you head right up to the observation decks without a hassle.
No, your admission tickets are assigned to a specific entry time. You can choose this time while booking your tickets online.
Yes, you can cancel your Top of the Rock tickets up to 24 hours before your visit and get a refund.
The Top of the Rock is located at the top of the Rockefeller Center in New York City, USA. This observation deck is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
To get to the Top of the Rock, take the subway lines B, D, F, or M to 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center station. Alternatively, buses M5, M7, M27, M50, Q32, and QM1 stop nearby. Follow signs to the Top of the Rock Observatory for elevator access to the observation decks.
Top of the Rock is open from 8am to midnight, everyday. The last admission is at 11:10pm. It is open throughout the year, including on public holidays.
From the Top of the Rock observation decks, you can see breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of New York City. Marvel at iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Central Park, One World Observatory, the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, and the vibrant cityscape that stretches as far as the eye can see.
Facilities available at the Top of the Rock include restrooms, wheelchairs for the disabled, and gift shops.
Yes, the Top of the Rock is wheelchair accessible. Feel free to ask the onsite staff for any assistance you might need.
For adults, there is no height requirement. There is a weight limit of 250 pounds. Children must be a minimum of 42 inches tall and be accompanied by an adult.
Overlook NYC landmarks from three vantage points, with the highest at 850 feet above street level.
Inclusions
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floor
The Beam experience (as per option selected)
VIP Pass (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Recreate the iconic 1932 photo, Lunch atop a Skyscraper, right where it was taken.
Inclusions
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 67th, 69th, and 70th floor
The Beam experience
Exclusions
Top of the Rock
The Beam experience
Explore a “city within a city” and climb to the top (850 feet) for panoramic views of NYC
Inclusions
90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 67th, 69th, & 70th floors
Professional English-speaking guide
Explore NYC’s top 5 attractions and save up to 41% – 2 guaranteed sights & 3 of your choice!
Inclusions
Entry to:
Empire State Building Observatory
American Museum of Natural History
Choice of entry to any 3 of the following:
Top of The Rock® Observation Deck
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry access
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Intrepid Museum
Guggenheim Museum
Join the fast lane to go beyond the view, with a live guide and private access to Top of the Rock attractions.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Top of the Rock
Skip-the-line access to the 67th, 69th, and 70th floors
Priority elevator access
Private SKYLIFT experience
Private Beam experience
Champagne toast at the Weather Room (21+ years)
The Photo Pass
20% off at the Gift Shop
Guided tour of the Rockefeller Center (as per option selected)
Exclusions
SKYLIFT:
The Beam:
From sweeping cityscapes to world-class art, this combo lets you experience New York’s culture and views—all with one easy ticket.
Inclusions Top of the Rock
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floor
MoMA
Entry ticket to MoMA
Audio guide in nine languages
Exclusions Top of the Rock
Guided tour
Access to the Beam and SkyLift
Top of the Rock
MoMA
Witness Rockefeller Center come to life with live narration & take in its stories, sculptures & secrets.
Inclusions
75-min guided tour
Professional English guide
Interactive tour for children of ages 6 to 12 (based on tour selected)
Access to Radio Park (based on tour selected)
Gift bags for kids (based on tour selected)
VIP Pass to Top of the Rock (based on tour selected)
Access to one of Rockefeller Center's hidden rooftop gardens (based on tour selected)
Expedited entry and security checkpoint (based on tour selected)
Priority elevator access (based on tour selected)
Beam experience (private) (based on tour selected)
Photo pass (based on tour selected)
20% off at the Gift Shop (based on tour selected)
Exclusions
One pass, 100+ attractions—visit Top of the Rock and 2 or 3 other NYC icons with a single pass.
Inclusions
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floor
Entry to 2 or 3 NYC attractions from a list of 112 attractions (as per option selected)
Access to the Go City app with an in-built itinerary planner
Exclusions
Double the skyline views with a single ticket—visit both Top of the Rock and Edge at your own pace and save on separate bookings.
Inclusions Top of the Rock
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floor
Edge Observation Deck
Exclusions Top of the Rock
Guided tour
Access to the Beam and SkyLift
Edge Observation Deck
Top of the Rock
Edge Observation Deck
One ticket, two experiences—Manhattan views from 850+ feet above.
Inclusions Top of the Rock
Timed entry to Top of the Rock
Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floor
Helicopter tour
15-min shared helicopter tour
Aerial view of 9+ attractions
Live commentary by the pilot
Noise-cancelling headsets
Exclusions Top of the Rock
Guided tour
Access to the Beam and SkyLift
Helicopter tour
Top of the Rock
Helicopter tour
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.