Do I need to print my ticket or is my phone enough?

Your mobile ticket is all you need — just show the QR code on your phone's screen at the entrance on 50th Street.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I've booked?

Top of the Rock does not issue refunds for bad weather. If conditions affect your visit, staff will reissue your ticket for a future date and time on site. Occasionally parts of the deck are closed for safety reasons.

Are there height or weight requirements for The Beam?

To ride The Beam alone, guests must be at least 132 cm tall. Guests between 107 cm and 131 cm may ride if accompanied by a paying adult. The maximum weight limit is 136 kg.

Is there a difference between the General Admission and the Sunset or Evening tickets?

The experience and decks are the same — the difference is timing. Sunset and evening slots let you see the city as the light changes and the skyline illuminates, which many visitors prefer. Check the ticket options grid to see which time windows are available.

What does the VIP Pass include compared to standard admission?

The VIP Pass provides priority access to the observation decks. If you want to avoid any queuing inside the venue, this is the option to choose.

Is Top of the Rock suitable for young children?

Yes — children under 6 enter free of charge. The outdoor decks have safety barriers, and the lift ride itself tends to delight younger visitors. For The Beam, children between 107 cm and 131 cm must be with a paying adult.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket at Rockefeller Center

4.6Bestseller · one of our highest-rated experiences

Duration

1 hour

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Admission to Top of the Rock observation decks (three levels, indoor and outdoor)

Access to The Beam experience (on The Beam ticket options only)

Free audio tour via the Gesso: Audio Tour app (download required)

Not included

Food and drinks

Transport to and from Rockefeller Center

Gratuities

How to redeem

Top of The Rock, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA

Rockefeller Center is a large campus. Enter Top of the Rock on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues — not through the main Rockefeller Plaza entrance. Present your mobile ticket at the admission desk.

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What to bring

Mobile ticket (screenshot or live app)
Smartphone with Gesso: Audio Tour app downloaded (optional but recommended)

Know before you go

Enter on 50th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues — not through the main Rockefeller Plaza.

Tickets are not refunded for bad weather; the venue will reissue for a future slot on the day.

Portions of the outdoor deck may close temporarily in high winds or severe weather.

The Beam has a minimum height of 132 cm to ride alone (107 cm with a paying adult) and a maximum weight of 136 kg.

Download the free Gesso: Audio Tour app in advance if you'd like a guided commentary during your visit.

Children under 6 are admitted free — no ticket required for them.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket at Rockefeller Center

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