Observation Decks

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets

Name: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets
Start: 2026-07-11T22:20:00
End: 2026-07-11T22:00:00
Location: Top of the Rock

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4.6/5(427)

Diana A

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This was our third trip to NYC and want wanted another view of this great city. The views were spectacular. Enjoyed the background movie. The very best overall views and the staff along the tour were very pleasant.

Daniel M

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

When we arrived at the scheduled time, we were told that visibility was poor due to low clouds, and I was offered the option to reschedule the visit. The observation deck is lower than the newer ones in New York, such as The Edge or Summit, but the views of the Empire State Building and Central Park are unbeatable. They offer the option of riding a rotating outdoor elevator, as well as taking photos on a beam that recreates the iconic image of the workers who built the building.

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.

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)

Guided tour (upgrade to VIP Pass)

Food and beverages

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What our guests say
Diana A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This was our third trip to NYC and want wanted another view of this great city. The views were spectacular. Enjoyed the background movie. The very best overall views and the staff along the tour were very pleasant.
Ronald N
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The people that are security workers and helpers were amazing loved it. It was a bucket list must and I took my son and hus new bride and they did the beam. The day was perfect.
Erik A
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Top of the rock gives you an amazing 360degree view of the city! Grab a beer as i did by the bar and look out, be blown away by the view! Will make another visist. / from Sweden
Jacqueline R
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great customer service, everyone was willing to answer my questions and help me navigate a city. I'm not familiar with.
Krzysztof N
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Good experience, great 360 views of the city without obstacles, glass or fence. Disappointing 90+ minutes wait for descent

Take in 360° views of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, valid for one day with skip-the-line entry.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, marked by a red carpet on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Present your mobile barcode at the Top of the Rock box office for ticket validation and proceed through security before heading to the elevators.

What to expect

Located atop the Rockefeller Center, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck offers a prime vantage point in Midtown Manhattan. Open year-round, this deck is renowned for its panoramic cityscape and direct sightlines to New York’s most iconic landmarks.

Features

360° panoramic views: Enjoy unobstructed vistas of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Manhattan skyline from indoor and outdoor viewing platforms.

Historic Rockefeller Center: Experience a landmark completed in 1933, celebrated for its Art Deco architecture and cultural significance in New York City.

Timed entry: Tickets are valid for one day, allowing you to choose your preferred time (at the booking) and make the most of changing light and city atmosphere.

Accessibility: The deck is wheelchair accessible, ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience.

What’s not allowed

Large bags and luggage.

Accessibility

It is wheelchair and stroller-accessible, except for the Beam experience.

Service dogs are welcome.

Additional information

This ticket offers flexible entry. Your selected time is a preference, and entry is at the next available slot.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.