Rockefeller Center Walking Tour With Top of the Rock

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Overview

Step back in time to the 1930s as we explore Rockefeller Center, often called a "city within a city." This Art Deco masterpiece will transport you to an era of grandeur and creativity, where we'll uncover the artistic influence of ancient Greece and more modern times.

Join your guide to explore the heart of Rock Center. We’ll visit iconic landmarks like Radio City Music Hall and the legendary 30 Rock — home to “Saturday Night Live” — and other renowned spots that define this historic site.

The scene here is always changing. In summer, the Channel Gardens are at their most vibrant with seasonal blooms. During Christmas, you can’t miss the opportunity to capture a photo against the famous evergreen — your guide is happy to snap pics for you.

At the very end of our tour, you’ll take your included ticket to Top of the Rock and head up over 800 feet to three levels of observatory views. See Manhattan from above with stunning 360-degree views, both inside and out.

What's Included

  • Ticket including all three levels of Top of the Rock (if option chosen)
  • Professional NYC tour guide
  • 90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

ATLAS, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA

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Please meet your guide by the statue of Atlas (a Greek god holding a globe on his shoulders) outside of the Rockefeller Center. You’ll find the statue in front of the main entrance to the Rockefeller Building. orange hat or blue jacket with "ExperienceFirst" written on it.

End point

Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA

This tour ends at Top of the Rock with your included ticket.

What To Expect

Atlas Sculpture

This sculpture of the Greek mythological figure holding up the earth is the work of two artists from different disciplines. Here you’ll learn how Greek art influences much of what you’ll see at Rockefeller Center.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Marvel at the architecture inside and out in this neo-Gothic wonder, the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in America.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The British Empire Building

See nine bronze figures above the entrance to 620 Fifth Avenue and learn a little about their origin and what they represent.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maison Française

This building has a grand entrance with two pieces of art. One is a woman holding a gilded torch to symbolize French freedom. The other is an elaborate bronze engraving showing more symbolic figures, including France and New York holding hands in friendship.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Channel Gardens

Though they bloom in summer, these gardens are scenic year-round. They include six granite pools with bronze fountainhead sculptures inspired by mythology. As you take in the views, learn about Prometheus, the many flags you’ll see here, and the various TV shows filmed at 30 Rock.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City

Also called the Comcast Building, this is the central building of Rockefeller Center. Learn about the giant Christmas tree that adorns it during the winter and what makes it so special.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

FAO Schwarz

This three-story mega store is the home of the oldest toy retailer in the country. On the way to it, see the Today Show studio and Christie's.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radio City Music Hall

As we head down West 50th toward the Rockefeller Center, we’ll stop to admire the artwork on the side of this historic entertainment venue. Opened in 1932, Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theater in the world. Here, your guide will share more about its history and architecture.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

News

Located above the entrance to 50 Rockefeller Plaza, this stainless steel 3D plaque is one of the largest Art Deco works in the complex. Your guide will explain how the five journalists pictured symbolize the industry of one of the building’s former tenants.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Top of the Rock

As you say goodbye, your guide will prepare you for what’s next as you visit the Top of the Rock, offering three levels of indoor and outdoor observatory views.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5250P61

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