Top of the Rock Tickets

Buy your Top of the Rock tickets before you go to New York. The Top of the Rock observation deck is on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza and offers superb open-air views of New York. Take the lift to the 70th floor to discover the three viewpoints and enjoy the 360-degree views from the Top of the Rock. On one side, you’ll see a beautiful view of Central Park, and on the other, you’ll see the magnificent 103-story Empire State Building.

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Top of the Rock Tickets

You can easily and affordably order Top of the Rock tickets online through this website. After purchase, you will receive a QR code to print or show on your phone at the entrance. You can skip the ticket lines and enter directly during your chosen time slot. Every discount pass allows you to visit the Top of the Rock observation deck, saving on the entrance fees.

You can visit at any time if you use a discount pass, like the Sightseeing Flex Pass or Explorer Pass. This is especially handy when you want to keep your schedule flexible. Go to the Top of the Rock and present your pass at the ticket counter. Do know that it can get busy at the Top of the Rock, so especially during the holidays I would advise buying a timed ticket for the day you’d like to visit.

View from Top of the Rock

Heading up to the top, you can enjoy the Mezzanine exposition, a collection of photos and artefacts that tell the fascinating story of the Top of the Rock and Rockefeller Center. You’ll have even higher expectations when you’ve seen the exhibition! The ‘ride’ in the lift is nice. The lift’s roof is transparent, so you can see the lift going up in the lift shaft.

Once at the top, you have a beautiful view over Manhattan, New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Queens! From the viewing area, you can see the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Hudson River. You can also see Central Park on the north and the Empire State Building on the south sides! The observation deck has three levels. On the third level, you have an unobstructed view without a glass enclosure, which allows you to take great photos.

Top of the Rock VIP Tickets

The Top of the Rock VIP Tickets offer you more than the regular tickets. Not only can you enjoy the views of New York, but you can skip lines, get a private tour, have access to The Beam and the Skylift, and more! At the observation deck, the best spot to take photos is cordoned off just for you. With this ticket, you will feel like a VIP.

The Beam Experience

The iconic photograph of 11 workers eating lunch on a steel beam, 69 stories high, was taken in 1932. The photo was captured during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the building that houses Top of the Rock. You can now follow in the footsteps of those builders in The Beam Experience. Buckle up, rise above the deck, and enjoy the views of Central Park. Tickets for The Beam Experience are included in the VIP package.

Skylift

NEW: Rise 900 feet (275 metres) above the streets of New York during the Skylift experience at the Top of the Rock. The open-air platform rises and rotates, giving you 360-degree views. Tickets for the Skylift are included in the VIP package.

Practical Information

• Location: The Main Entrance is on 50th Street between Fifth and 6th Avenue
• Opening hours: from 08:00 to 00:00
  • The last elevator goes up 50 minutes before closing time
  • Opening hours may vary during Christmas and New Year

Tip: Take the Rockefeller Center Tour