Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking 360-degree city views
- Unobstructed vistas of Central Park
- Iconic Empire State Building sightlines
- Stunning sunset and nighttime panoramas
- Multiple viewing levels for diverse perspectives
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Access to Top of the Rock Observation Deck
- Stunning panoramic views of New York City
- Flexible entry time options
- Guided tours or audio guides
Meeting point
Start Location
Top of The Rock, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are valid for the selected date and time; rescheduling may not be possible.
- Children under 6 enter free; a valid ID may be required for age verification.
- No large bags or tripods are permitted; consider bringing a small camera or smartphone.
Know before you go
- Bring a valid photo ID for entry.
- Check the weather forecast to dress appropriately for outdoor viewing.
- Allow extra time for security checks before accessing the observation deck.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children under 6 are free with a paying adult.
- Optional upgrade for The Beam Experience: Guests must be 52 inches (~132 cm) or taller to ride alone. If under 52 inches, guests must be a minimum of 42 inches (~107 cm) and be accompanied by an adult.
- Optional upgrade for SKYLIFT: All children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of your SKYLIFT experience. Guests who exceed 300 lbs. (136 kg) will not be able to
- Elevators on all floors. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Strollers permitted (must be collapsible). Service animals welcome. Wheelchairs not permitted on The Beam Experience.
- No outside food/beverages. No tripods. No weapons.
- None. Recommend layers and stable footwear for outdoor decks.
Traveler reviews
Great observation deck experience
My family stumbled upon this experience when exploring Midtown and it was a really fun outing. You experience 360 degree views of upper and lower Manhattan on 3 levels. They even have a restaurant on site, snacks and photo ops. The entire experience was very organized with helpful staff available throughout.
Fabulous views of the city
This was the only observation deck in NYC we visited and I’m pretty sure it’s the only one offering views without any huge glass windows blocking the view or any reflective glasses which was nice. If you’re having trouble finding the exact entrance, just ask around Rockefeller centre, people were really helpful. Regarding the actual deck - it’s really cool to see and the views are great, but one small detail which we figured out once we left is when we booked the tickets through the official website, there’s like a moon/sun symbol near some time slots, which we thought indicated sunset. That was not the case. Always look at the times when the sun actually sets and buy tickets accordingly if you wanna see NYC during the day, sunset and during the night. You’ll have plenty of time up top so make use of that time.
Big views
Great views up all Manhattan.
Sunset at the top of the rock
Went to the rock to experience a New York sunset. This could have been an amazing experience but was actually a horrendous experience. Firstly even though we had booked a time slot we were delayed going in and other people at another entrance were allowed in first. We ended up at the back of the queue. And I mean queue!!. There were hundreds of people pushing and shoving to get the best views with very little control by the staff. We were crammed in to maximum capacity and could hardly move. No consideration for health and safety either. People were climbing all over seats and walls to get a view. If there had been a medical emergency then there were no staff around to deal with it. It took 45 minutes to get out with people pushing into the exit line and staff not controlling the crowd. My daughter and I found it all overall a scary experience. I hope they never have a fire because they would never get people out safely. I’m sure there are quieter times but this time slot was crazy and I wouldn’t recommend it! It was also expensive for what it was
So glad I chose this for my family !
Ive been to the top before. One thing that made booking easier with Viator this time is that it's so hard to know with traffic etc. exactly when you will be there. We booked from out taxi as we were coming down 5th ave and were able to just walk right in and didn't have to deal with lines for the ticket and with not knowing if there are even times open until you get there. It's just nice to know in advance and walk in (-: