Rockefeller Center Walking Tour With Top of the Rock

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Rockefeller Walking Tour Only

2 Adults x $39.00

$78.00

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$78.00

Walking Tour (no ticket): 90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center not including a ticket to the Top of the Rock.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Ticket including all three levels of Top of the Rock (if option chosen)
Professional NYC tour guide
90-minute walking tour of Rockefeller Center

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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.

Meeting points

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.

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

Itinerary

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.

10 minutes
St. Patrick's Cathedral

Marvel at the architecture inside and out in this neo-Gothic wonder, the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in America.

15 minutes
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See nine bronze figures above the entrance to 620 Fifth Avenue and learn a little about their origin and what they represent.

5 minutes
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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.

5 minutes
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.

10 minutes
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.

10 minutes
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.

10 minutes
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.

15 minutes
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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.

5 minutes
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.

5 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you’ve booked this tour on the weekend, please be aware that delays are common due to street closures for events and parades that often cross 5th Avenue near Rockefeller Center. We strongly recommend arriving early to avoid any disruptions and ensure you don’t miss the start of your tour.

Non Refundable

This experience 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.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Christmas in NYC

Published on Dec, 2024

Rob was very well spoken, interesting to listen to and made our very cold experience worth every minute

Walking tour of Rockefeller Center

Published on Dec, 2024

Paul was excellent! Very informative and funny! He quickly made the 6 of us in the tour feel like old friends . Highly recommend Paul Kelly as a tour guide.

Six star experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Can we give 6 stars? Wow, what an awesome experience Paul Kelly gave us! I dont know if it is possible to ask for a certain guide, but if you can: ask for Paul Kelly. You wont regret it! We had so much fun and learned so much about Rockefeller Centre. Thank you again Paul for being our guide. We also had tickets to Top of the Rock included and this is a musthave. The view is very special and spectacular, especially during sunset.

Fun tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent tour, lots of interesting facts not only about Rockefeller centre but also NYC itself and the history of the area. Rob was a great guide.

Great job by Liam

Published on Oct, 2024

Liam my tour guide is was fantastic. Even though I’ve lived in NYC for years I learned so much about Rockefeller Center. And I also learned things about NYC in general I never knew. I will recommend this tour to others. John Yarbrough

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