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Visit the Top of the Rock and view New York’s spectacular skyline from its 360-degree observation decks on Levels 67, 69, and 70. Get Top of the Rock tickets for direct access to the observation decks on all levels, or book combo tickets to visit other top attractions in the city such as the Empire State Building.
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • 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.

More details

  • 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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$45.73
Slide 1 of 9, Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock, New York, with the Empire State Building in the background.
Visitors enjoying the view from Top of the Rock, New York, with the Empire State Building in the background.

Top of the Rock All-Inclusive Pass

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  • One pass covers Top of the Rock’s Observation Deck, The Beam, and SKYLIFT for seamless access to skyline views and two signature experiences.

  • Take in 360° cityscapes across three levels, with open-air vantage points framing Central Park, the Hudson, and Manhattan’s iconic skyline.

  • Glide higher on SKYLIFT, its revolving open-air glass platform lifts your perspective for an electrifying, unobstructed panorama.

  • Pose on The Beam, rising 12 feet above the 69th floor, echoing 'Lunch Atop a Skyscraper' for a bold, only-in-NYC photo moment.

  • Enjoy three floors of wraparound views in one visit, which is Ideal for first-time and repeat NYC visitors.

More details

  • One pass covers Top of the Rock’s Observation Deck, The Beam, and SKYLIFT for seamless access to skyline views and two signature experiences.

  • Take in 360° cityscapes across three levels, with open-air vantage points framing Central Park, the Hudson, and Manhattan’s iconic skyline.

  • Glide higher on SKYLIFT, its revolving open-air glass platform lifts your perspective for an electrifying, unobstructed panorama.

  • Pose on The Beam, rising 12 feet above the 69th floor, echoing 'Lunch Atop a Skyscraper' for a bold, only-in-NYC photo moment.

  • Enjoy three floors of wraparound views in one visit, which is Ideal for first-time and repeat NYC visitors.

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$78.39
Slide 1 of 8, Couple enjoying sunset view from Top of the Rock, New York City skyline in background.
Couple enjoying sunset view from Top of the Rock, New York City skyline in background.

Skylift and Admission

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  • Admission to Top of the Rock across three levels, plus SKYLIFT for a revolving open‑air vantage and uninterrupted skyline views.

  • Panoramic scenes sweep across New York’s icons from indoor galleries and open terraces designed for effortless city spotting.

  • A signature glass platform elevates your viewpoint above the 70th‑floor deck, delivering rare, unobstructed perspectives.

  • Pause between viewpoints at the Weather Room Café & Bar and return to the terraces refreshed for more skyline moments.

  • Access to the Welcome Gallery and indoor & outdoor viewing areas, in one seamless ticket for both experiences.

More details

  • Admission to Top of the Rock across three levels, plus SKYLIFT for a revolving open‑air vantage and uninterrupted skyline views.

  • Panoramic scenes sweep across New York’s icons from indoor galleries and open terraces designed for effortless city spotting.

  • A signature glass platform elevates your viewpoint above the 70th‑floor deck, delivering rare, unobstructed perspectives.

  • Pause between viewpoints at the Weather Room Café & Bar and return to the terraces refreshed for more skyline moments.

  • Access to the Welcome Gallery and indoor & outdoor viewing areas, in one seamless ticket for both experiences.

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$62.06
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Tourists sitting on the beam enjoying views on their Top of the Rock experience

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets with the Beam Experience

Explore at your pace

  • Visit all 3 levels of Top of the Rock’s observation decks—67th, 69th, and 70th floors, for stunning indoor and outdoor views of NYC, including Central Park and the Empire State Building.

  • Watch a short welcome film at the Welcome Gallery and enjoy climate-controlled indoor areas, breezy open-air decks, and a rooftop with uninterrupted, panoramic skyline views.

  • Elevate your visit with The Beam Experience, where you sit on a steel beam replica, rise 12 feet, and rotate 180° to capture a thrilling photo above the New York City skyline.

  • Recreate the iconic 1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper moment and walk away with a photo that blends nostalgia and thrills.

More details

  • Visit all 3 levels of Top of the Rock’s observation decks—67th, 69th, and 70th floors, for stunning indoor and outdoor views of NYC, including Central Park and the Empire State Building.

  • Watch a short welcome film at the Welcome Gallery and enjoy climate-controlled indoor areas, breezy open-air decks, and a rooftop with uninterrupted, panoramic skyline views.

  • Elevate your visit with The Beam Experience, where you sit on a steel beam replica, rise 12 feet, and rotate 180° to capture a thrilling photo above the New York City skyline.

  • Recreate the iconic 1932 Lunch atop a Skyscraper moment and walk away with a photo that blends nostalgia and thrills.

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$62.06
Slide 1 of 18, Visitors seated on the beam at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City skyline in view.
Visitors seated on the beam at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City skyline in view.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck VIP Pass with the Beam & Skylift Experience

1 hr 15 mins - 2 hrs

  • 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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$201.42
Slide 1 of 15, Visitors on Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline in the background.
Visitors on Top of the Rock Observation Deck with New York City skyline in the background.

Top of the Rock with 2 or 3 Top NYC Attraction Tickets

Extended validity
1 more

  • 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.

More details

  • 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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$119
Slide 1 of 11, Visitors enjoying views from Top of the Rock and Edge Observation Decks in New York City.
Visitors enjoying views from Top of the Rock and Edge Observation Decks in New York City.

Combo (Save 5%): Top of the Rock + Edge Observation Deck Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • 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.

More details

  • 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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$88.95

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Slide 1 of 10, Empire State Building with New York CityPASS logo in foreground.
Empire State Building with New York CityPASS logo in foreground.

New York CityPASS®: Choose 5 Attractions

Extended validity
1 more

  • Explore NYC your way with a single pass that grants access to 5 top attractions—2 fixed and 3 of your choice. Save up to 41% compared to buying individual tickets.

  • Get guaranteed entry to the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History, two iconic experiences every visitor should tick off.

  • Then take your pick from attractions like Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Guggenheim Museum, Circle Line cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

  • Reduce the stress of planning with instant mobile tickets and a generous 9-day validity.

More details

  • Explore NYC your way with a single pass that grants access to 5 top attractions—2 fixed and 3 of your choice. Save up to 41% compared to buying individual tickets.

  • Get guaranteed entry to the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History, two iconic experiences every visitor should tick off.

  • Then take your pick from attractions like Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Guggenheim Museum, Circle Line cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

  • Reduce the stress of planning with instant mobile tickets and a generous 9-day validity.

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$164
Slide 1 of 11, Two men taking a selfie with New York City skyline and Empire State Building from Top of the Rock.
Two men taking a selfie with New York City skyline and Empire State Building from Top of the Rock.

Top of The Rock Walking Tour + Ticket

1 hr 30 mins

  • Join a 90-minute guided tour of Rockefeller Center, plus timed entry to Top of the Rock with full observatory access.

  • Hear historic and economic stories about the famous plaza from a local professional guide.

  • Step inside the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, walk past Radio City Music Hall, admire the art-deco style Atlas sculpture, and more.

  • End with a timed entry to Top of the Rock, with access to three levels of indoor and outdoor observation decks.

  • Capture unobstructed views of the city below, including Central Park, Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center (on a clear day).

More details

  • Join a 90-minute guided tour of Rockefeller Center, plus timed entry to Top of the Rock with full observatory access.

  • Hear historic and economic stories about the famous plaza from a local professional guide.

  • Step inside the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, walk past Radio City Music Hall, admire the art-deco style Atlas sculpture, and more.

  • End with a timed entry to Top of the Rock, with access to three levels of indoor and outdoor observation decks.

  • Capture unobstructed views of the city below, including Central Park, Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center (on a clear day).

from
$74

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Top of the Rock is a popular tourist attraction in NYC, expect large crowds and long queues during peak season (July and August). The best way to have a pleasurable experience is to book your tickets on weekdays between early April and early June, or between September and November.

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About Top of the Rock

The legendary Rockefeller Centre, spanning 22 acres, is an iconic symbol of the American dream. Top of the Rock offers a sweeping panoramic view of how America has achieved this dream in its bustling center of commerce, New York. The 70th-floor observatory will keep you captivated with its unparalleled view of the bustling city below.

Address30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
Year opened2005
Founded byRaymond Hood (Gabellini Sheppard Associates)
Visitors per year3000000
Expected wait time - Standard1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

In contrast to many Art Deco skyscrapers of the 1930s, the 30 Rockefeller Plaza was uniquely built as a slab with a flat roof. Since 1933, it has served as the location of the Rockefeller Center's observation deck, known as the Top of the Rock.

Why visit Top of the Rock?

Three-tiered observation deck

What sets Top of the Rock apart from New York’s other observation decks is its offering of multiple levels of decks, each offering different angles and perspectives of the bustling metropolis.

Highlights

67th Floor

Step onto the 67th-floor observation deck, to be greeted with an enchanting blend of indoor and outdoor spaces. This dynamic space provides expansive terraces that allow you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of New York City's iconic landmarks. From the Empire State Building to Central Park, the 67th floor offers unobstructed vistas that capture the essence of the city.

69th Floor

On the 69th floor, you can experience a more intimate setting characterized by floor-to-ceiling glass panels. These panels create a seamless connection between the indoor space and the city outside, offering a clear and unobstructed view of Manhattan's architectural wonders and bustling streets.

70th Floor

Head up to the 70th floor for a view that'll leave you speechless. Central Park unfolds beneath you, hugged by the city's famous skyline. You can spot the majestic One World Trade Center and even the Statue of Liberty. It's like getting a VIP pass to see how nature and the city blend in this incredible urban tapestry.

The Beam

The Beam is the newest feature at Top of the Rock, offering a thrilling experience as guests ascend 12 feet above the deck for breathtaking views of the city below. Inspired by an iconic 1932 photo "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" depicting 11 ironworkers lunching precariously on a steel beam during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, this daring recreation is a must-try experience at the observation deck.

Joie chandelier

This exquisite crystal chandelier is a dazzling centerpiece at Top of the Rock, illuminating the observation deck with its elegant design and warm glow. With over 14,000 Swarovski crystals, it adds a touch of opulence to the observation deck, providing a dazzling contrast to the city's skyline.

Plan your visit

Main entrance

Main entrance

The Top of the Rock is located within 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The observation deck has only one entrance that can be accessed from 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Once inside the building, you can take the elevator to the observation deck on the 70th floor.

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What our guests say

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We loved it. Everything was amazing! We really got to enjoy the view of the city—it’s an experience you have to try. It was totally worth it.

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