Top of the Rock: General Admission

About this experience

Top of the Rock tickets: New York views from 70 floors up Book Top of the Rock general admission tickets and see the whole Manhattan skyline from the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the middle of Rockefeller Center in Midtown. The observation deck spreads across three levels on floors 67, 69 and 70, with terraces facing north, south, east and west and generous open-air viewing areas on every level. The view is the reason to come. Looking south, the Empire State Building stands right in front of you with Lower Manhattan behind it. Looking north, Central Park opens up as a long green rectangle between the towers of the Upper East and Upper West Sides. On a clear day you can also see the Hudson River, the Chrysler Building and the bridges over the East River. The building itself is part of the story. 30 Rockefeller Plaza is the Art Deco centrepiece of Rockefeller Center, completed in the early 1930s, and the rooftop observation deck first opened in 1933. It closed in the 1980s and reopened as Top of the Rock in 2005 after a full restoration. Before or after your visit, walk through the plaza below to see the famous gilded Prometheus statue the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in the holiday season and the ice rink in winter. What your ticket includes Your ticket gives you entry to the Top of the Rock observation deck at the date and time you choose when you book. Once you are up, there is no time limit, so you can stay as long as you like and move between the three levels. Most visitors spend about 60 to 90 minutes at the top. Floor 67: a large indoor area with outdoor terraces facing north and south Floor 69: an outdoor level with clear glass panels Floor 70: the highest level, completely open-air with no glass, for a full 360-degree view at about 850 feet This is the general admission ticket. The Beam and SKYLIFT experiences are sold separately and are not included. When to go Top of the Rock is open every day from 8am to midnight, and the last entry is at 11.10pm. Sunset is the most popular time, so book early if you want a sunset entry time. Mornings are usually quieter, and evening visits show the city lit up after dark. The upper levels are outdoors, so bring a jacket in the cooler months, as it is often windy at the top. Getting there and entry tips The entrance is at 50 West 50th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Look for the red carpet on the south side of the street. The closest subway station is 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center (B, D, F and M trains). Every visitor goes through a security check. Small bags are fine, but large bags and luggage are not allowed, and you cannot bring food or drink. Arrive about 15 minutes before your entry time. The observation deck is wheelchair accessible. Planning more than one skyline view? Compare Empire State Building tickets, Edge observation deck tickets and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt tickets, or browse more things to do in New York.

Highlights

• See the Empire State Building and Central Park from the same observation deck
• Three levels on floors 67, 69 and 70, with a fully open-air top level
• Indoor and open-air viewing areas at the heart of Rockefeller Center
• Choose your entry time, then stay as long as you like
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit

What is included

• Admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck
• Timed entry at scheduled timeslot
• Access to the indoor and outdoor Observation Decks

Not included

• The Beam experience
• SKYLIFT experience
• Food and drinks

Before you go

Opening hours Open every day from 8am to midnight. The last entry is at 11.10pm. Entrance 50 West 50th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Look for the red carpet on the south side of the street. Arrive about 15 minutes before your entry time. Security Every visitor goes through a security check. Small bags are fine. Large bags, luggage, food and drink are not allowed. What is not included The Beam and SKYLIFT experiences are sold separately.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit, with a full refund.