Rockefeller Center Walking Tour With Top of the Rock

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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.

What's Included

  • Ticket including all three levels of Top of the Rock (if option chosen)
  • 90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center
  • Professional NYC tour guide
  • Gratuities
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Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111, USA

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What To Expect

Atlas Sculpture

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Marvel at the architecture inside and out in this neo-Gothic wonder, the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in America.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The British Empire Building

See nine bronze figures above the entrance to 620 Fifth Avenue and learn a little about their origin and what they represent.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maison Française

This building has a grand entrance with two pieces of art. 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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Channel Gardens

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 Rock.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

FAO Schwarz

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radio City Music Hall

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 architecture.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Top of the Rock

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rockefeller Center Walking Tour With Top of the Rock?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Ticket including all three levels of Top of the Rock (if option chosen)
  • 90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center
  • Professional NYC tour guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • If you’ve booked this tour on the weekend, 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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