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New York City Observation Deck Ticket

TourTruth score 3.3 out of 10

Below average

4,901 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore three levels of Top of the Rock for sweeping New York City views, with optional upgrades to The Beam Experience and Skylift.

About this tour

See New York City from 70 stories above the streets at Top of the Rock, where the skyline stretches from Central Park to the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. This New York City observation deck visit pairs sweeping 360-degree views with a look inside Rockefeller Center’s history.

Begin in the Welcome Gallery, then explore the Interactive Film Experience before heading to three floors of indoor and outdoor observation decks. Take in the city from different angles and find plenty of memorable photo spots. For an extra thrill, choose an optional upgrade to The Beam Experience, which recreates the famous 1932 “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” pose, or ride the glass Skylift for an unobstructed panorama. You can also select both upgrades.

The New York City observation deck is wheelchair accessible, with elevators on every floor and accessible restrooms. Food and drinks are available to purchase at The Weather Room, and a Photo Pass can be bought on site. Choose your preferred experience and take in the city from a fresh perspective at Top of the Rock.

Highlights

  • Admire 360-degree views from three levels of indoor and outdoor decks
  • Spot Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty
  • Explore Rockefeller Center’s Welcome Gallery and interactive film experience
  • Upgrade your visit with The Beam Experience, Skylift, or both

What's included

Included

  • Welcome Gallery
  • Interactive Film Experience
  • Access to all three floors of the Top of the Rock observation deck
  • Optional upgrade to The Beam Experience, Skylift, or both

Not included

  • Food and beverages, available for purchase at The Weather Room
  • Photo Pass, available for purchase on site

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Important information

  • Children under 6 enter free with a paying adult
  • The Beam Experience: Guests must be at least 52 inches (132 cm) tall to ride alone; guests 42 inches (107 cm) or taller may ride with an adult
  • Skylift: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the experience; guests over 300 lb (136 kg) cannot ride
  • Wheelchair accessible, with elevators on all floors and accessible restrooms; wheelchairs are not permitted on The Beam Experience
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  • Collapsible strollers are permitted; service animals are welcome
  • Outside food and beverages, tripods, and weapons are not permitted
  • Layers and stable footwear are recommended for the outdoor decks

Frequently asked questions

How long is the visit?

The listed visit duration is 60 minutes.

What does admission include?

Admission includes the Welcome Gallery, Interactive Film Experience, and access to all three floors of the observation deck.

Can I add the Beam Experience or Skylift?

Yes. Optional upgrades are available for The Beam Experience, Skylift, or both.

Is the observation deck wheelchair accessible?

The observation deck is wheelchair accessible, with elevators on all floors and accessible restrooms. Wheelchairs are not permitted on The Beam Experience.

Are children allowed on the Beam Experience and Skylift?

Children under 6 enter free with a paying adult. Beam riders under 52 inches must be at least 42 inches and accompanied by an adult; Skylift guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.28 from 4,901 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.3.

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