Top of the Rock Tickets: Beam & Skylift VIP Pass
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About this tour
Head to the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza for one of the best skyline views in New York City. Timed-entry admission gets you across all three observation levels, with indoor galleries and open-air decks looking out over Central Park to the north and the Empire State Building to the south. Depending on the option you pick, your ticket can also add The Beam photo experience, the Skylift platform, or VIP access with priority entry. Slots are limited, and sunset times go fast, so booking ahead is the way to go.
Highlights
- 360-degree open views of the Manhattan skyline from the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza
- Three levels of indoor galleries and open-air terraces, so the views work in any season
- Right in Rockefeller Center, in the middle of Midtown Manhattan
- Central Park spread out to the north and the Empire State Building framed to the south
- A straight-on view of the Empire State Building you can't get from the Empire State itself
- Part of the 70-story Art Deco tower that opened in 1933 as the centerpiece of Rockefeller Center
- Glass panels on the upper decks sit low enough to keep photos clear of rails and reflections
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Timed-entry admission to Top of the Rock
- Access to all three observation levels (67th, 69th, and 70th floors)
- The Beam experience (if included in your selected option)
- VIP Pass (if included in your selected option)
Good to Know Before You Go: Hours, Getting There, and What's Up Top
Top of the Rock is the observation deck complex at the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a 70-story Art Deco tower that opened in 1933 as the heart of Rockefeller Center. The experience is spread across three levels. Your visit starts in the Welcome Gallery, where photos and exhibits trace how the complex became one of the city's landmarks. On the indoor observation level, The Weather Room Cafe and Bar has big windows over Manhattan if you want to slow down with a drink. From there it's up to the decks: the 67th floor mixes indoor viewing with outdoor terraces, the 69th floor opens up to open-air terraces you can walk around for different angles, and the 70th-floor top deck is a fully open platform with the 360-degree sweep across Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the rest of the skyline.
The address is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the easiest way in is by subway: take the B, D, F, or M train to the 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center station, then walk a short way to the entrance. The deck is open daily from 08:00 to 23:00, with last entry at 22:10, though hours can shift slightly around holidays or special events, so it's worth checking the current schedule before you go. The upper decks are partly open-air and catch the wind even on mild days, so dress a notch warmer than you would at street level. Since the entrance sits inside Rockefeller Center, it pairs easily with a wander through the plaza and shops, or the ice rink in winter.
Weather in New York
Local time 9:41 PM, UTC-04:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- Tuesday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- Wednesday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- Thursday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- Friday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- Saturday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
- Sunday : 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Important Information
- Book ahead: timed slots, especially around sunset, sell out often, so reserve online to lock in your time.
- Entry runs on timed slots; arrive about 20 to 30 minutes before yours for a smooth entry.
- General admission covers all three observation levels, with indoor spaces and open-air terraces.
- Some tickets add The Beam photo experience, the Skylift platform, or VIP access with priority entry.
- Most areas are wheelchair accessible, but The Beam may not suit visitors with mobility limitations.
- Located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, within the historic Rockefeller Center complex.
- Visiting several NYC attractions? A combo ticket or city pass can save time and money.
- Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
- No pets, apart from registered service animals.
- No outside food or drink, and no eating or drinking on the observation decks.
- Personal photography is fine; tripods and commercial filming need prior permission.
- Large bags and some items may be restricted at security screening.
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