--- title: Top of the Rock Entry Ticket Plus Rockefeller Center Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 67 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 78 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 45 of 53 (City Highlights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/top-of-the-rock-entry-ticket-plus-rockefeller-center-walking-tour/ --- # Top of the Rock Entry Ticket Plus Rockefeller Center Walking Tour In our comparison: #45 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step back in time to the 1930s as we explore Rockefeller Center, often called a "city within a city." This Art Deco masterpiece will transport you to an era of grandeur and creativity, where we'll uncover the artistic influence of ancient Greece and more modern times. Join your guide to explore the heart of Rock Center. We’ll visit iconic landmarks like Radio City Music Hall and the legendary 30 Rock — home to “Saturday Night Live” — and other renowned spots that define this historic site. The scene here is always changing. In summer, the Channel Gardens are at their most vibrant with seasonal blooms. During Christmas, you can’t miss the opportunity to capture a photo against the famous evergreen — your guide is happy to snap pics for you. At the very end of our tour, you’ll take your included ticket to Top of the Rock and head up over 800 feet to three levels of observatory views. See Manhattan from above with stunning 360-degree views, both inside and out. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your guide by the statue of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 15:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €67 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 78 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: ExperienceFirst - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.69 from 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 78. - 5 stars: 68 (87%) - 4 stars: 4 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (3%) - 1 star: 3 (4%) ## What's included - Professional NYC tour guide - Entry ticket to Top of the Rock - all 3 levels - 90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Atlas Sculpture** (10m) - This sculpture of the Greek mythological figure holding up the earth is the work of two artists from different disciplines. Here you’ll learn how Greek art influences much of what you’ll see at Rockefeller Center. 2. **St. Patrick's Cathedral** (15m) - Marvel at the architecture inside and out in this neo-Gothic wonder, the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in America. 3. **See nine bronze figures above the entrance to 620 Fifth Avenue and learn a li...** (5m) - See nine bronze figures above the entrance to 620 Fifth Avenue and learn a little about their origin and what they represent. 4. **This building has a grand entrance with two pieces of art** (5m) - One is a woman holding a gilded torch to symbolize French freedom. The other is an elaborate bronze engraving showing more symbolic figures, including France and New York holding hands in friendship. 5. **Channel Gardens** (10m) - Though they bloom in summer, these gardens are scenic year-round. They include six granite pools with bronze fountainhead sculptures inspired by mythology. As you take in the views, learn about Prometheus, the many flags you’ll see here, and the various TV shows filmed at 30... 6. **Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City** (10m) - Also called the Comcast Building, this is the central building of Rockefeller Center. Learn about the giant Christmas tree that adorns it during the winter and what makes it so special. 7. **FAO Schwarz** (10m) - This three-story mega store is the home of the oldest toy retailer in the country. On the way to it, see the Today Show studio and Christie's. 8. **Radio City Music Hall** (15m) - As we head down West 50th toward the Rockefeller Center, we’ll stop to admire the artwork on the side of this historic entertainment venue. Opened in 1932, Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theater in the world. Here, your guide will share more about its history and... 9. **Located above the entrance to 50 Rockefeller Plaza, this stainless steel 3D p...** (5m) - Located above the entrance to 50 Rockefeller Plaza, this stainless steel 3D plaque is one of the largest Art Deco works in the complex. Your guide will explain how the five journalists pictured symbolize the industry of one of the building’s former tenants. 10. **Top of the Rock** (5m; admission included) - As you say goodbye, your guide will prepare you for what’s next as you visit the Top of the Rock, offering three levels of indoor and outdoor observatory views. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please meet your guide by the statue of Atlas (a Greek god holding a globe on his shoulders) outside of the Rockefeller Center. You’ll find the statue in front of the main entrance to the Rockefeller Building. orange hat or blue jacket with "ExperienceFirst" written on it. Ends: This tour ends at Top of the Rock with your included ticket. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - If you’ve booked this tour on the weekend or during peak holiday season, please be aware that delays are common due to street closures for events and parades that often cross 5th Avenue near Rockefeller Center. We strongly recommend arriving early to avoid any disruptions and ensure you don’t miss the start of your tour. ## Compared with other City Highlights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 53** | €67 | 1h 30m | 4.69 (78) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | Ranked #45 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. 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