Top of the Rock New York Ticket Prices

Find out how much tickets to the Top of the Rock cost and get ready to live one of the most unforgettable experiences of your trip: a bird's eye view of New York!

Isabel Catalán

Isabel Catalán

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Top of the Rock New York Ticket Prices

Top of the Rock Overlook | ©Adrien Bruneau

Planning your trip to New York, surely you are eager to go to the iconic Top of the Rock but do you already have the tickets? Do you know how much they cost and if there are discounts?

If you only need this small but vital step to climb to the heights of Manhattan, do not worry because in this post we see what is the price of tickets to the Top of the Rock so you can calculate your budget.

What budget do I need for tickets to the Top of the Rock?

Views of the Rockefeller Center before going up| ©Hellotickets
Views of the Rockefeller Center before going up| ©Hellotickets

If you always dreamed of climbing to the Top of the Rock, from 35 ¤ in Hellotickets you can get a ticket without queues to the observation deck that includes access to the Channel Gardens of Rockefeller Center and the General Electric Building, a beautiful Art Deco building that will not leave you indifferent. You can not stop taking pictures of everything you see!

Also this ticket has the possibility of cancellation, which is an advantage when planning the trip because it gives greater flexibility to prepare our plans for the Big Apple. Something that always comes in handy.

What is included in this ticket

  • Access to the Top of the Rock Observatory (67th, 69th and 70th floors)
  • Access to Rockefeller Center
  • Access to the Channel Gardens
  • Access to the General Electric Building

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How much do premium tickets for the Top of the Rock cost?

Top of the Rock tickets| ©HelloTickets
Top of the Rock tickets| ©HelloTickets

Starting at around $60, if you want to treat yourself on your visit to the Top of the Rock, you'll find more premium ticket options for a little more money on the observatory' s website. Take a look!

1. Express Pass ticket price

By paying a little more, about $60 for the Express Pass, you will have skip-the-line access and priority elevator access to the observation deck as well as a 20% discount at the Top of the Rock souvenir store.

2. VIP Ticket Price

For approximately $90, a VIP Ticket includes a 45-minute private guided tour of the Top of the Rock as well as priority access to the observatory and private elevators during your visit.

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

  • Unobstructed 360° panoramic view
  • Access to the 3-story observatory, indoor and outdoor platforms
  • Priority elevator access
  • 20% discount in the souvenir store
  • Visit with no time limit

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Can I buy tickets at the box office?

Entrance to Top of the Rock| ©HelloTickets
Entrance to Top of the Rock| ©HelloTickets

You can also purchase tickets to the Top of the Rock observation deck at the Top of the Rock ticket office, which is open from 10 AM to 10 PM every weekday at 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues on the Concourse and at the NBC marquee.

Ticket prices at the box office:

  • Adults: from $38
  • Children (ages 6-12): from $30
  • Seniors (62 and older): from $35
  • Children under 6: Free

If you choose this option, you will most likely have to wait in long lines as it is a place of great tourist interest and you run the risk of not being able to book the time you want because there is no availability, so my recommendation is to simplify the process and save time by buying your tickets online.

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Do children pay admission at the Top of the Rock and can you save a little on your tickets?

Boy looking at the view from the Top of the Rock.| ©Maarten Van den Heuvel
Boy looking at the view from the Top of the Rock.| ©Maarten Van den Heuvel

Children under the age of 6 get in for free, while kids 6 and older will need their own ticket to enter the Top of the Rock.

If you are looking to save a little on your budget, do not worry because there are reduced rates on tickets for children aged 6 to 12 years from 31 ¤. I recommend you take a look at them because you may be interested!

In addition, with the money you save you can take advantage to buy the kids some gifts at the souvenir store of the Top of the Rock, something that will surely make them very excited and they will leave the Rockefeller Center with a smile from ear to ear.

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Are there any discounts to visit the Top of the Rock?

Views from inside the Top of the Rock Observation Deck| ©HelloTickets
Views from inside the Top of the Rock Observation Deck| ©HelloTickets

Visitors to Top of the Rock can take advantage of discounted rates for certain age groups such as seniors 62 and older and children 6-12 years old.

  • Reduced rate for seniors: from 35 €.
  • Reduced rate for children 6 to 12 years old: from 31 €.

With these small discounts on tickets you will surely save money on your family trip to New York and you will be able to spend that money on other activities in the city such as going to Madame Tussauds in New York or going to a baseball game. There is so much to see that you will be spoiled for choice!

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How much does it cost to go to the Top of the Rock with a tourist card?

Views from the Top of the Rock of lower Manhattan| ©HelloTickets
Views from the Top of the Rock of lower Manhattan| ©HelloTickets

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 entering this viewpoint with one that has it included you will have to go to the ticket office with the tourist pass to exchange it for a voucher that will allow you to access the viewpoint in 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 the tourist passes in New York I recommend you read the post the comparison of tourist cards in New York where you will find more detailed information.

We compare at a glance in the table the price of all the tourist passes that allow access to the Top of the Rock

  • New York Explorer Pass
  • From $85
  • You will be able to climb to the Top of the Rock
  • Access to over 80 attractions
  • Duration 60 days
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  • New York Pass
  • From $154
  • Climb to the Top of the Rock
  • Access to over 100 attractions
  • Duration from 1 to 10 days
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  • New York CityPASS
  • From $148
  • Climb to the Top of the Rock
  • Access to 6 attractions
  • Duration 9 days
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  • New York Sightseeing Pass
  • From $80
  • Climb to the Top of the Rock
  • Access to 100 attractions
  • Duration from 1 to 10 days
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How much does it cost to get to Top of the Rock?

The Top of the Rock elevators| ©HelloTickets
The Top of the Rock elevators| ©HelloTickets

You can get there by taking a stroll through Midtown so it won't cost you anything. However, if you are in another area of New York and you need to get there by taking a bus or subway, a single ticket is $2.75 for both.

However, to get to the Top of the Rock there are other alternatives to those already mentioned. I recommend you to read the post How to get to the Top of the Rock where I talk in detail about each of them, don't miss it!

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  • One World Observatory
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  • From $40
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  • From $44
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