Rockefeller Center Guided Tour
Rockefeller Center Guided Tour
Duration: 1.3 hours
1.3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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On a 75-min walking tour, experience the history, art, and architecture of Rockefeller Center, one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.
Your ticket includes a guided tour led by a professional historian, complete with stories, legends, and secrets.
Visit the 30 Rockefeller Plaza (home to NBC Studios and the famous "30 Rock" building), the legendary Radio City Music Hall, and a variety of celebrated public artworks, including Paul Manship’s Prometheus and Isamu Noguchi’s News.
Gain historic insights about the Center’s origins during the Great Depression, the iconic Christmas tree lighting, and its status today as a National Historic Landmark.
Upgrade your experience with a VIP Pass to get priority access to Top of the Rock, among other added perks, or a fun-filled, weekends-only Junior Tour for families to engage the younger guests through interactive storytelling.
75-min guided tour
Professional English guide
Interactive tour for children of ages 6 to 12 (based on tour selected)
Access to Radio Park (based on tour selected)
Gift bags for kids (based on tour selected)
VIP Pass to Top of the Rock (based on tour selected)
Access to one of Rockefeller Center's hidden rooftop gardens (based on tour selected)
Expedited entry and security checkpoint (based on tour selected)
Priority elevator access (based on tour selected)
Beam experience (private) (based on tour selected)
Photo pass (based on tour selected)
20% off at the Gift Shop (based on tour selected)
Entry to Top of the Rock (available with the VIP Rock Pass upgrade)
Atlas statue at Rockefeller Center, New York City, viewed from below with surrounding buildings.
Explore Rockefeller Center’s Art Deco legacy and iconic landmarks on this 75-min guided tour led by a live historian.
Getting started
Arrive at the 50th Street entrance (between 5th and 6th Avenues), then head down the staircase to join the Express Line and present your pass. Your guide will greet you and begin with a brief introduction before leading the group outdoors.
What to expect
Rockefeller Center Guided Tour
Step into the heart of Manhattan and discover Rockefeller Center, a National Historic Landmark spanning 89,000 square meters and home to 19 commercial buildings. This complex is celebrated for its Art Deco architecture and its origins as a Great Depression-era project.
Features
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30 Rockefeller Plaza (“30 Rock”): Visit the building made famous by NBC’s studios, where shows like SNL are filmed, and the namesake of a beloved sitcom.
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Radio City Music Hall: See the legendary venue that hosts the Radio City Rockettes and the annual Christmas Spectacular.
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Public artworks: Admire Paul Manship’s gilded Prometheus sculpture, Isamu Noguchi’s News, and the American Progress mural, each reflecting the center’s artistic and cultural significance.
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Seasonal ice skating rink: View the renowned rink, a favorite backdrop for holiday films and New York City traditions.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit up at night, New York City.
Tour guide leading a group at Rockefeller Center, New York City.
Atlas statue at Rockefeller Center, New York City, viewed from below with surrounding buildings.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit up at night, New York City.
Tour guide leading a group at Rockefeller Center, New York City.
Mosaic mural at Rockefeller Center depicting figures and abstract designs.
What’s not allowed
- Large bags and luggage
Accessibility
- The tour is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to start.
Prometheus statue and flags at Rockefeller Center, New York City.
NBC Studios entrance at Rockefeller Center, New York City, featuring neon signs for Rainbow Room and Observation Deck.
Mosaic mural at Rockefeller Center depicting figures and abstract designs.
Prometheus statue and flags at Rockefeller Center, New York City.
NBC Studios entrance at Rockefeller Center, New York City, featuring neon signs for Rainbow Room and Observation Deck.
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