Top of the Rock New York Ticket Prices

When planning your trip to New York, you're sure to want to visit the iconic Top of the Rock, but have you got your tickets yet? Do you know how much they cost and if there are any discounts available?

If this is the only thing standing between you and the heights of Manhattan, don't worry, because in this post we'll tell you how much tickets to the Top of the Rock cost so you can work out your budget.

If you've always dreamed of going to the Top of the Rock, from £38 at Hellotickets you can get a skip-the-line ticket to the observation deck, which includes access to the Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center and the General Electric Building, a beautiful Art Deco building that will take your breath away. You won't be able to stop taking photos of everything you see!

What's more, this ticket can be cancelled, which is an advantage when planning your trip as it gives you greater flexibility to prepare your plans for the Big Apple. Something that always comes in handy.

What does this ticket include?

Starting at around £50, if you want to treat yourself during your visit to Top of the Rock, you'll find more options with premium tickets for a little extra on the observatory's website. Take note!

1. Express Pass ticket price

For an additional $60, the Express Pass ticket gives you skip-the-line access and priority access to the lift to the observation deck, as well as a 20% discount at the Top of the Rock souvenir shop.

2. VIP Ticket price

For approximately £60, the VIP Ticket includes a 45-minute private guided tour of Top of the Rock, as well as priority access to the observatory and private lifts during your visit.

What's included in premium tickets to the Top of the Rock

You can also buy tickets to the Top of the Rock observation deck at the ticket office of the tourist attraction, which is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues on the Concourse and at the NBC marquee.

Ticket prices at the ticket office:

If you choose this option, you will most likely have to wait in long lines as it is a popular tourist attraction, and you run the risk of not being able to book the time you want due to lack of availability. Therefore, I recommend simplifying the process and saving time by purchasing your tickets online.

Children under 6 years old get in free, while older children will need their own ticket to access Top of the Rock.

If you're looking to save a little on your budget, don't worry, as there are reduced rates on tickets for children aged 6 to 12, starting at £31. I recommend taking a look because you might be interested!

Plus, with the money you save, you can buy the kids a little something at the Top of the Rock souvenir shop, something that is sure to make them very happy and leave Rockefeller Centre with a smile from ear to ear.

Visitors to Top of the Rock can benefit from reduced rates that apply to certain age groups, such as seniors over 62 and children aged 6 to 12.

With these small discounts on tickets, you're sure to save money on your family trip to New York and can spend that money on other activities in the city, such as visiting Madame Tussauds New York or going to a baseball game. There's so much to see that it will be hard to choose!

From £65, you can find options that include a visit to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center if you are thinking of getting a tourist card to make the most of your stay in New York and see the Top of the Rock.

When you arrive at this viewpoint with a pass that includes it, you will need to present your tourist pass at the ticket office to exchange it for a voucher that will allow you to access the viewpoint at the next available time, or you can choose a date and time for another day if it suits you better.

If you want to know more about tourist passes in New York, I recommend reading the post comparing tourist cards in New York, where you will find more detailed information.

The table below compares the prices of all tourist passes that include access to the Top of the Rock

You can get there by walking through Midtown, which won't cost you anything. However, if you are in another area of New York and need to get there by bus or subway, a single ticket costs ** £2.75** for both.

However, there are other alternatives to the ones mentioned above to get to the Top of the Rock. I recommend reading the post How to get to the Top of the Rock, where I discuss each of them in detail. Don't miss it!