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Highlights

  • Ascend directly to Top of the Rock without waiting in ticket lines, enjoying 360° views from Central Park to the Empire State Building.
  • Begin your visit at the Welcome Gallery with a 10-foot model of Rockefeller Center and a 5-minute film on Top of the Rock's history.
  • Explore all three observation deck levels (67th, 69th, and 70th) for stunning views from indoors to outdoors across NYC.
  • Consider upgrading to The Beam experience or VIP Pass for recreating the iconic 1932 photo Lunch atop a Skyscraper and enjoying a guided tour with private SkyLift access.

Your Experience

Enjoy stunning 360° views from New York City's Top of the Rock Observation Deck with a one-day skip-the-line ticket. Start your adventure at Rockefeller Center and ascend to unparalleled vantage points in Midtown Manhattan, where famous landmarks are within sight.

Getting started

Welcome guests should arrive at 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s main entrance on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Here, a red carpet guides you to the Top of the Rock box office for ticket validation via your mobile barcode before proceeding through security and taking elevators up.

Nestled atop Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck offers year-round access to stunning panoramic views. This vantage point is celebrated for its sweeping cityscape vistas that include New York’s most famous landmarks.

  • 360° Panoramic Views: From indoor and outdoor platforms, savor unobstructed sights of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Manhattan skyline.
  • Historic Rockefeller Center: Explore this landmark completed in 1933, renowned for its Art Deco architecture and cultural significance within New York City.
  • Timed Entry: Your ticket is valid for one day, allowing you to select your preferred time at booking to experience the city’s dynamic light and atmosphere.
  • Accessibility: The deck accommodates wheelchair users, ensuring all visitors can enjoy this remarkable experience.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Timed entry to Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floors
  • The Beam experience (optional)
  • VIP Pass (optional)
  • Guided tour with an option for upgrade to VIP Pass
  • Food and drinks

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Arrive at Rockefeller Center's main entrance on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Present your mobile barcode for ticket validation.
  • Your entry time is flexible; you'll be admitted during the next available slot after presenting your validated ticket.
  • Large bags are not permitted, so consider leaving them in a locker or at home to ensure smooth access through security.
  • The observation deck is wheelchair and stroller-accessible except for The Beam experience. Service dogs are welcome throughout the venue.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Booking FAQs

Large bags and luggage.

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

It is wheelchair and stroller-accessible, except for the Beam experience. Service dogs are welcome.

Yes. This experience includes 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.

Your booking includes Timed entry to Top of the Rock, Access to the 6th, 69th, and 70th floor, The Beam experience (as per option selected), and VIP Pass (as per option selected).

The experience is listed as 5-minute.

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.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets.

Arrive at the main entrance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, marked by a red carpet on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.

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

Large bags and luggage.

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

The listed exclusion is Guided tour (upgrade to VIP Pass) and Food and beverages.

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