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Uncover the magic of New York City at the Rockefeller Center. Whether you're gliding on the ice-skating rink or gazing at the city from the Top of the Rock observation deck, your adventure begins here.

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Rockefeller Center
Atlas statue at Rockefeller Center, New York City, viewed from below with surrounding buildings.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit up at night, New York City.
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Mosaic mural at Rockefeller Center depicting figures and abstract designs.
Prometheus statue and flags at Rockefeller Center, New York City.
NBC Studios entrance at Rockefeller Center, New York City, featuring neon signs for Rainbow Room and Observation Deck.
Radio City Music Hall entrance at Rockefeller Center, New York City.
Bas-relief sculpture at Rockefeller Center entrance, New York City.
Rooftop garden view with St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, New York City.
Rockefeller Center with flags and skyscraper, New York City.
Couple taking selfie at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building in view.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City skyline in background.
Group enjoying skyline view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.
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1 hr 15 min
  • On a 75-min walking tour, experience the history, art, and architecture of Rockefeller Center, one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Your ticket includes a guided tour led by a professional historian, complete with stories, legends, and secrets.

  • Visit the 30 Rockefeller Plaza (home to NBC Studios and the famous "30 Rock" building), the legendary Radio City Music Hall, and a variety of celebrated public artworks, including Paul Manship’s Prometheus and Isamu Noguchi’s News.

  • Gain historic insights about the Center’s origins during the Great Depression, the iconic Christmas tree lighting, and its status today as a National Historic Landmark.

  • Upgrade your experience with a VIP Pass to get priority access to Top of the Rock, among other added perks, or a fun-filled, weekends-only Junior Tour for families to engage the younger guests through interactive storytelling.

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  • On a 75-min walking tour, experience the history, art, and architecture of Rockefeller Center, one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Your ticket includes a guided tour led by a professional historian, complete with stories, legends, and secrets.

  • Visit the 30 Rockefeller Plaza (home to NBC Studios and the famous "30 Rock" building), the legendary Radio City Music Hall, and a variety of celebrated public artworks, including Paul Manship’s Prometheus and Isamu Noguchi’s News.

  • Gain historic insights about the Center’s origins during the Great Depression, the iconic Christmas tree lighting, and its status today as a National Historic Landmark.

  • Upgrade your experience with a VIP Pass to get priority access to Top of the Rock, among other added perks, or a fun-filled, weekends-only Junior Tour for families to engage the younger guests through interactive storytelling.

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$29.40
Visitors viewing Manhattan skyline at sunset from Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, New York.
Visitors on Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline in the background.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, overlooking New York City skyline and Central Park.
Visitors at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building view.
Couple taking selfie at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building in view.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City skyline in background.
Visitors viewing New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Group enjoying skyline view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.
View of New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Panoramic view of New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Visitors photographing the illuminated tower at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.
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  • Skip waiting in ticket lines and ascend to the Top of the Rock for sweeping 360° views of NYC—from Central Park to the Empire State Building.

  • Start your visit in the Welcome Gallery, which features a 10-foot model of the Rockefeller Center campus and plays a 5-minute immersive film about the origins of Top of the Rock.

  • Access all three levels of the observation deck (67th, 69th, and 70th), moving from indoors to outdoors, and enjoy spectacular views of NYC.

  • Upgrade to The Beam experience to recreate the iconic 1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper photo or a VIP Pass for a guided tour of the landmark and a private ride on The Beam and SkyLift.

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  • Skip waiting in ticket lines and ascend to the Top of the Rock for sweeping 360° views of NYC—from Central Park to the Empire State Building.

  • Start your visit in the Welcome Gallery, which features a 10-foot model of the Rockefeller Center campus and plays a 5-minute immersive film about the origins of Top of the Rock.

  • Access all three levels of the observation deck (67th, 69th, and 70th), moving from indoors to outdoors, and enjoy spectacular views of NYC.

  • Upgrade to The Beam experience to recreate the iconic 1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper photo or a VIP Pass for a guided tour of the landmark and a private ride on The Beam and SkyLift.

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$43.56
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Visitors viewing Manhattan skyline at sunset from Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, New York.
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  • See NYC your way with flexible entry to Top of the Rock and 2 or 3 more top attractions—all with one digital pass.

  • Skip the ticket lines and head straight to panoramic views from three levels of the Top of the Rock observation deck.

  • Pick 2 or 3 of your favorites from 100+ attractions—think Statue of Liberty, MoMA, The Edge, Circle Line Cruises, and more.

  • Save up to 40% compared to individual tickets, with 30 days to use your pass once activated.

  • Planning is made easy with the Go City app—track attractions, get insider tips, build itineraries, and keep everything in one place.

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  • See NYC your way with flexible entry to Top of the Rock and 2 or 3 more top attractions—all with one digital pass.

  • Skip the ticket lines and head straight to panoramic views from three levels of the Top of the Rock observation deck.

  • Pick 2 or 3 of your favorites from 100+ attractions—think Statue of Liberty, MoMA, The Edge, Circle Line Cruises, and more.

  • Save up to 40% compared to individual tickets, with 30 days to use your pass once activated.

  • Planning is made easy with the Go City app—track attractions, get insider tips, build itineraries, and keep everything in one place.

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$107
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  • Choose from 100+ top New York attractions, tours, and experiences, all with one flexible digital pass.

  • Explore at your own pace. Visit as many included spots as you like in a single day, from iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to sunset cruises and curated walking tours.

  • Skip the stress of advance bookings. Just scan your pass at each entry and keep your plans spontaneous.

  • Save up to 50% compared to buying individual tickets, backed by Go City's savings guarantee; if you don’t save, they’ll refund the difference.

  • Download the Go City app to access your pass, find nearby attractions, and follow expert itineraries and tips.

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  • Choose from 100+ top New York attractions, tours, and experiences, all with one flexible digital pass.

  • Explore at your own pace. Visit as many included spots as you like in a single day, from iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to sunset cruises and curated walking tours.

  • Skip the stress of advance bookings. Just scan your pass at each entry and keep your plans spontaneous.

  • Save up to 50% compared to buying individual tickets, backed by Go City's savings guarantee; if you don’t save, they’ll refund the difference.

  • Download the Go City app to access your pass, find nearby attractions, and follow expert itineraries and tips.

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$164
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Empire State Building at sunset, New York City skyline.
The Edge observation deck at Hudson Yards, New York City, with glass floor view.
Top of the Rock Observatory view of New York City skyline and Central Park.
Big Bus New York tour on a busy city street with people and skyscrapers.
American Museum of Natural History dinosaur exhibit with visitors in New York.
One World Observatory interior with digital display and city view, New York.
Sculpture display at Museum of Modern Art, New York, with visitors observing.
Visitors exploring the spiral interior of the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Group on a Central Park bike tour with guide near Brooklyn Bridge, New York.
Madame Tussauds New York wax figure with visitor at a tea table.
Prometheus statue at Rockefeller Center with international flags, New York Explorer Pass.
Concorde jet display at Intrepid Museum, New York City, included in Go City Explorer Pass.
Stonewall Inn with rainbow flags during Pride Walking Tour in New York City.
LEGOLAND New York entrance with family and LEGO characters, includes Discovery Center.
Whitney Museum of American Art building in New York City.
Family enjoying views of the Statue of Liberty on a Circle Line NYC cruise.
Brooklyn street art mural with a group of tourists on a walking tour.
9/11 Memorial Museum exhibit with visitors, New York City.
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  • Make the most of your New York trip and cover multiple attractions while making huge savings with the Go City: New York Explorer pass.

  • Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass, valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites while saving big (over 40% in bookings).

  • Your pass covers the Yankees tickets, fun activities like a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, admission to the American Museum of Natural History, and more sights you can explore.

  • Say goodbye to ticket lines. Just scan with the Go City app on your mobile for seamless, hassle-free entry into all your favorite NYC attractions.

  • Plan your perfect NYC adventure by picking from a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-attraction pass, saving time and money effortlessly.

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  • Make the most of your New York trip and cover multiple attractions while making huge savings with the Go City: New York Explorer pass.

  • Enjoy access to 2 to 10 NYC attractions with this pass, valid for 30 days, letting you visit multiple sites while saving big (over 40% in bookings).

  • Your pass covers the Yankees tickets, fun activities like a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, admission to the American Museum of Natural History, and more sights you can explore.

  • Say goodbye to ticket lines. Just scan with the Go City app on your mobile for seamless, hassle-free entry into all your favorite NYC attractions.

  • Plan your perfect NYC adventure by picking from a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-attraction pass, saving time and money effortlessly.

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Visitors enjoying views from Top of the Rock and Edge Observation Decks in New York City.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, overlooking New York City skyline and Central Park.
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Edge observation deck on Hudson Yards skyscraper, New York City.
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Visitors viewing Central Park and Manhattan skyline from Top of the Rock, New York City.
Couple taking a selfie with Empire State Building from Top of the Rock, New York City.
New York City skyline view from Top of the Rock and Edge Observation Decks.
Guests enjoying drinks at the Champagne bar at Edge New York with city views.
Colorful floral installation at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with city skyline view.
Observation deck view of New York City skyline at sunset, featuring visitors and glass railings.
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  • Access two of NYC’s most iconic observatories with one combo ticket and take in skyline views from both Midtown and Hudson Yards.

  • Timed entry to Top of the Rock gets you access to all three levels, with sweeping indoor-outdoor views over Central Park and the Empire State.

  • At Edge, step out onto the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, walk the glass floor, and feel the thrill of leaning out 100+ floors up.

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  • Access two of NYC’s most iconic observatories with one combo ticket and take in skyline views from both Midtown and Hudson Yards.

  • Timed entry to Top of the Rock gets you access to all three levels, with sweeping indoor-outdoor views over Central Park and the Empire State.

  • At Edge, step out onto the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, walk the glass floor, and feel the thrill of leaning out 100+ floors up.

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$78.62

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Person viewing New York City skyline from Top of the Rock and art at Museum of Modern Art.
Couple enjoying New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Two people taking a selfie at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline.
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Tourists viewing modern art paintings at The Museum of Modern Art.
Person using binoculars at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City skyline in view.
Evening skyline view of New York City from Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center.
Visitors viewing Manhattan skyline at sunset from Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, New York.
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Guest viewing a unique sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art.
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  • Visit two NYC icons with one ticket—Top of the Rock and MoMA—saving time, money, and the hassle of booking separately.

  • Take in panoramic views from three observation levels at Top of the Rock, including open-air terraces and skyline sights like Central Park and the Empire State Building.

  • Explore Rockefeller Center’s Art Deco interiors, interactive exhibits, and the colorful Breezeway.

  • Discover 150,000+ artworks at MoMA, from modern masters like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol to today's leading contemporary voices.

  • Use free multilingual audio guides to explore the galleries, and make time for rotating exhibitions, on-site dining, and the award-winning MoMA Design Store.

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  • Visit two NYC icons with one ticket—Top of the Rock and MoMA—saving time, money, and the hassle of booking separately.

  • Take in panoramic views from three observation levels at Top of the Rock, including open-air terraces and skyline sights like Central Park and the Empire State Building.

  • Explore Rockefeller Center’s Art Deco interiors, interactive exhibits, and the colorful Breezeway.

  • Discover 150,000+ artworks at MoMA, from modern masters like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol to today's leading contemporary voices.

  • Use free multilingual audio guides to explore the galleries, and make time for rotating exhibitions, on-site dining, and the award-winning MoMA Design Store.

from $73.56
$70.86

4% off

Visitors seated on the beam at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City skyline in view.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck in New York City.
Woman using binoculars at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building view.
Visitors at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with Empire State Building view.
Model of New York City skyline at Top of the Rock Observation Deck entrance.
Visitors capturing New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Couple taking a selfie at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline.
View of New York City skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Visitors photographing the illuminated tower at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.
Luxurious lounge area at Top of the Rock Observation Deck with modern decor and seating.
Visitors browsing souvenirs at Top of the Rock gift shop, New York City.
Visitors at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck reception desk in New York City.
Visitor photographing Empire State Building from Top of the Rock, New York City.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City.
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1 hr 15 min
  • Enjoy a complete VIP experience at Top of the Rock, which includes priority access to all three observation levels, private rides on the Beam & Skylift, a beverage at the Weather Room, and a retail store discount.

  • With skip-the-line entry and priority elevator access, ascend quickly to the 69th floor for a guided tour of Top of the Rock.

  • Experience two of its latest attractions—pose on the Beam for nostalgia and ascend higher than the 70th floor on Skylift.

  • Raise a toast at the Weather Room on the 67th floor, receive a complimentary photo package of your experience on the Beam, and save up to 20% at the gift shop on souvenirs.

  • Upgrade to include a guided walking tour of Rockefeller Center—uncover its hidden art, design legacy, and rooftop garden.

More details

  • Enjoy a complete VIP experience at Top of the Rock, which includes priority access to all three observation levels, private rides on the Beam & Skylift, a beverage at the Weather Room, and a retail store discount.

  • With skip-the-line entry and priority elevator access, ascend quickly to the 69th floor for a guided tour of Top of the Rock.

  • Experience two of its latest attractions—pose on the Beam for nostalgia and ascend higher than the 70th floor on Skylift.

  • Raise a toast at the Weather Room on the 67th floor, receive a complimentary photo package of your experience on the Beam, and save up to 20% at the gift shop on souvenirs.

  • Upgrade to include a guided walking tour of Rockefeller Center—uncover its hidden art, design legacy, and rooftop garden.

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$206.86
Visitors at Top of the Rock with NYC skyline and helicopter view of Statue of Liberty.
Couple taking a selfie with Empire State Building from Top of the Rock, New York City.
People sitting on The Beam at Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, New York City skyline in background.
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Statue of Liberty with New York City skyline during helicopter tour.
Children using binoculars at Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, with New York skyline.
Men taking a selfie at Top of the Rock, with Empire State Building in background, New York.
Woman viewing Manhattan skyline through binoculars at Top of the Rock, New York.
Manhattan skyline with Empire State Building from Top of the Rock, New York.
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Aerial view of Central Park and Manhattan skyline during NYC helicopter tour.
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Aerial view of Manhattan skyline, New York City, featuring skyscrapers and Hudson River.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • See NYC from two incredible vantage points—850+ feet in the air at Top of the Rock and 1,500+ feet above in a helicopter, without juggling separate bookings.

  • Timed entry to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck gets you access to all three observation decks, with sweeping views of Central Park, Midtown, and Downtown Manhattan.

  • Soar above New York on a 15-min helicopter ride and catch aerial views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building with live pilot narration through noise-cancelling headsets.

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  • See NYC from two incredible vantage points—850+ feet in the air at Top of the Rock and 1,500+ feet above in a helicopter, without juggling separate bookings.

  • Timed entry to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck gets you access to all three observation decks, with sweeping views of Central Park, Midtown, and Downtown Manhattan.

  • Soar above New York on a 15-min helicopter ride and catch aerial views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building with live pilot narration through noise-cancelling headsets.

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About Rockefeller Center

The Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th and 51st streets in Midtown Manhattan. Built between 1930 and 1939, it’s a masterpiece of Art Deco design. It’s not just a hub for NBC, but a microcosm of city life with a plethora of retail shops, restaurants, and art installations. The center is also known for its expansive underground concourse, its ice-skating rink, and its annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.


Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA
Also known as
Metropolitan Square
Year opened
1939
Founded by
John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Luis Fernando Cedeno Medrano
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Luis

Mexico
Jul 2025
5/5
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The checkout process at headout was so smooth I was surprised. The entrance at the Top of the Rock was easy and straightforward from the subway, and the views are totally worth it!
László Barta-Vámos
HU

László

Hungary
Apr 2025
4/5
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Lot's of new information about the Rockefeller buildings. Our guide was really enthusiastic and well prepared. It would be better if the tour would contain the observation desk.
Lorraine Pierluissi Lopez
PR

Lorraine

Puerto Rico
Dec 2024
5/5
It was so easy to use, you literally just find the attractions you want to see and head to the entrance with your QR code ticket pass. Even those where you have to book, the experience was easy to complete through the app. Will recommend.
Sally Jo Friedman
US

Sally

United States
Oct 2024
5/5
I loved that the ticket was available for our first event. When we were here years ago, we had to pick up the tickets and have them validated. Technology has really made this part great! It was easy to get there and go. We enjoyed the Islands very much!
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