Top of the Rock tickets: New York’s best views

What You Need to Know About Top of the Rock

• Top of the Rock is an observation deck in New York located at the top of the Comcast Building, the tallest building in Rockefeller Center. This 70-story tower at 30 Rockefeller Plaza was built between 1931 and 1933. Until late 2014, the building was called the GE Building, but it was renamed after cable operator Comcast acquired General Electric’s stake.
• The original observation deck closed in 1986 for renovations that ultimately took nearly 20 years. The new Top of the Rock opened on November 1, 2005, with completely redesigned spaces. The renovation cost $75 million in total.
• The observation deck continues to evolve, with new attractions and concepts added regularly. The latest addition is Skylift, which opened in 2024—a platform that rises above the terrace.
• Top of the Rock is now one of New York’s most visited observation decks, attracting more than 3 million visitors from around the world each year. The deck offers stunning views of New York from its central location in Manhattan. It’s a must-visit when you’re in the city.

What to See at Top of the Rock

• A quick elevator ride brings you to the 67th floor of the Comcast Building. The observation deck spans three levels: the 67th floor, the 69th floor, and the 70th floor, which reaches 260 m (853 ft) high. Take your time to enjoy the views: to the north, you’ll see Central Park and Times Square; to the south, you’ll see the Empire State Building from above and Downtown in the distance. When facing south, look to your left to spot the tip of the Chrysler Building nearby, next to the tower that houses the Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck.
• You can stay at the top as long as you like until the building closes at midnight. Most visitors spend between 45 minutes and an hour up there, according to the observation deck’s estimates.
• When should you visit? It depends on what you want to see. In the morning, sunlight illuminates the Empire State Building and southern Manhattan. In the afternoon, the sun lights up the north side of Manhattan, especially Central Park and Midtown’s towers, while the Empire State Building is backlit. At sunset and into the evening, New York sparkles with lights. Tip: visit Top of the Rock in the morning and the Empire State Building in the afternoon or evening to enjoy both views at their best.

Discover The Beam, the New Attraction

• Since December 2023, the observation deck has offered a new attraction called The Beam. The Beam recreates the famous photograph taken during the building’s construction, showing workers having lunch on a steel beam suspended high above the city. You’ll sit on a metal beam that slowly rises and rotates, giving you sweeping views over Central Park.
• How do you book tickets for The Beam? To save money, we offer a package that combines Top of the Rock admission with The Beam. Select the Beam Combo option in our booking module. The combo price includes a digital souvenir photo.

Visiting Top of the Rock

• Address: The observation deck entrance is on 50th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.
• Subway: Rockefeller Center (lines B, D, F, and M).
• Hours: Open daily from 8 am to midnight. The last elevator to the top departs at 11 pm.
• Reservations: You can book your Top of the Rock admission ticket now.
• Cancellation policy: When you book through our site, you can cancel your tickets up to 48 hours before your visit. A €10 cancellation fee plus bank charges apply. Simply contact us to cancel.
• Good to know: Admission is included in all New York passes, the New York City Pass, the New York Pass, and the Explorer Pass. Just show your pass at the entrance to access the observation deck.

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Visitor Reviews

• Taty Miqueline: “The most beautiful view of New York!!!!!”
• Christine Leroy: “A magical moment arriving just before sunset. Watching the sky darken and the city light up. An unforgettable memory.”
• Aline Zilbertin: “Highly recommended. I went in November at sunset—it was beautiful.”
• Patricia Nicolas: “Worth doing again and again!!!”
• Nath Giron: “The view from up there is stunning. We went at 9 am and got in quickly. Perfect way to start a day in New York.”
• Isa Sage: “Breathtaking views.”
• Thomas Dutilleux: “I preferred this view to the Empire State Building! From the top level, you get a 360-degree view and, unlike the Empire, you can see Central Park. If I go back to New York, I’m coming back up here without hesitation!!!”
• Damien Boccart: “For me, it’s the best viewpoint in the city: two levels of terraces and unobstructed views thanks to glass railings instead of the ugly metal mesh you get at the Empire State Building.”
• Caroline Saleil Commaille: It’s my favorite visit! Every time I come back, I go up. I recommend visiting during the day—far fewer crowds than the Empire State Building—and the view of Central Park is superb. Come back at night for the full Manhattan skyline lit up with fewer people than during the day!”
• Véronique Poirier: “Fabulous! A film plays on the elevator ceiling as you ascend! The view from the top is incredible.”
• Sylvie F.: “I visited five observation decks and without hesitation, Top of the Rock was my favorite. The views of the Empire State Building on one side and Central Park on the other are outstanding. The different platforms, especially the highest one, let you take photos without glass in the way.”

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