Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets with the Beam Experience

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Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets with the Beam Experience

About this experience

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets with the Beam Experience Top of the Rock offers Manhattan's finest skyline views from three observation levels atop Rockefeller Center. You'll explore the 67th, 69th, and 70th floors, each providing different perspectives of New York City. The 67th floor features climate-controlled indoor viewing with interactive displays, perfect for getting your bearings. The 69th floor opens onto outdoor terraces where you can breathe in the fresh air whilst admiring Midtown Manhattan. The 70th floor delivers the crown jewel: a 360-degree open-air rooftop with unobstructed views stretching across the entire city. The standout feature is the Beam Experience, inspired by the famous 1932 photograph "Lunch atop a Skyscraper". You'll secure yourself on a steel beam, rise 12 feet above the observation deck, and slowly rotate whilst surrounded by panoramic city views. A professional photographer captures this moment with the skyline as your backdrop. Before heading up, visit the Welcome Gallery for a short film about Rockefeller Center's history and design. Highlights Three observation levels (67th, 69th, and 70th floors) with both indoor and outdoor viewing areas The Beam Experience: pose on a steel beam 12 feet above the deck with professional photo included 360-degree views from the 70th-floor open-air rooftop Welcome Gallery film showcasing Rockefeller Center's history Unobstructed views of Central Park, Empire State Building, and Manhattan skyline Timed entry system reduces waiting and maximises viewing time Plan Your Visit to Top of the Rock The observation deck operates daily from midnight until just before midnight. Entry is via 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled time to complete mandatory security screening. Most visitors don't need identification unless specified on their ticket. For the best experience, consider visiting during golden hour for spectacular sunset views, or try an evening visit when the city lights create a glittering landscape below. The observation decks are wheelchair and pushchair accessible, though the Beam Experience has height and weight restrictions. Large bags and luggage aren't permitted inside, so travel light. If you're exploring more of Manhattan's heights, consider adding Empire State Building tickets for a completely different perspective from Midtown, or venture to Edge Observation Deck for the Western Hemisphere's highest outdoor sky deck. Both complement your Top of the Rock experience beautifully.

Highlights

  • 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.

What is included

  • Timed entry to Top of the Rock Access to the 67th, 69th, and 70th floor The Beam experience

Not included

  • Guided tour Food and beverages

Before you go

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These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

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