New York City The Official Rockefeller Center Tour
Description
Take a journey through the rich history of Rockefeller Center and explore the amazing art and architecture of this iconic New York City landmark. An expert historian will take you back in time to when John D. Rockefeller Jr. had the unwavering vision for a cultural center and view all the great works of art, architecture, gardens and spaces that comprise it today. Traveling with the whole family? Choose Rockefeller Center Tour Junior for a tour tailored to young explorers and families. This tour is offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am. Guided by our "kids speak" expert, who will dive into architecture, art, and you'll get to meet special characters like the "Mayor of Rock Center" and Roxy the Owl. Experience hands-on activities as a dreamer, designer, and photographer, enjoy exclusive access to Radio Park, and wrap up with a gift bag full of surprises, including kids' photographs and crafted buildings.
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This walking tour explores the art and architecture of Rockefeller Center. See sculptures of Isamu Noguchi, Michio Ihara and Paul Manship’s iconic bronze Prometheus, the most photographed sculpture in NYC. Heroic statue of Atlas just steps from St Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue. Learn the history of the exquisite, controversial murals painted by Jose Maria Sert and Sir Frank Brangwyn, as well as historic works by Lee Lawrie, Gaston Lachaise, Attilio Piccirilli, and Leo Lentelli. The Rock Center Tour Junior offers a guided experience of the sights and stories of Rockefeller Center for the whole family. On tour together with two guides, children (recommended ages 6-12) will enjoy an interactive adventure full of discovery while their accompanying adults learn about the rich history and architecture of the 12-acre campus.
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- 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
Reviews(127)
This is Not the Top of the Rock! It is a tour inside the building seeing art and architecture. I was disappointed to find I also had to buy tix for top of the rock long after buying these tickets!
Very interesting tour of Rockefeller Center’s little known (at least by me) history. Guide was very well read and knowledgeable
Our family had a great time at the Rock and the ride to the top.
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Jon! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time and the ride to the top. Your experience means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more memorable moments!
AWFUL! You just go up to see the skyline and you find yourself wasting time inside showing you videos that nobody gives a damn about! We climb above, a thousand people come in at a time (and the place does not allow it) no one could enter or even leave, we were blocked for 1 hour before leaving! Stunning views but bad staff and place.
Grazie per aver condiviso la sua esperienza; siamo sinceramente dispiaciuti che la sua visita si sia rivelata così frustrante. Comprendiamo quanto debba essere stato deludente dover affrontare la folla e i ritardi, specialmente quando sperava di godersi lo skyline. Prenotare negli orari di punta può talvolta comportare una maggiore affluenza sulla terrazza e lievi ritardi dovuti all'elevata domanda. Il suo feedback è molto apprezzato e verrà condiviso con il nostro team, impegnato a lavorare per migliorare l'esperienza offerta. Siamo lieti, tuttavia, che abbia trovato la vista mozzafiato.
Magnificent cultural place where you will find splendid sculptures. Wonderful flower beds, fountains and water jets... it’s beautiful!
Thank you, Nizza-la-Bella54! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of our cultural site. It's wonderful to know you appreciated the sculptures, flowerbeds, and fountains. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences!
Extremely interesting visit. Wonderful sculptures. A very flowery park!
Merci pour vos aimables paroles ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez trouvé votre visite intéressante et que vous ayez apprécié les sculptures ainsi que les magnifiques fleurs présentes dans tout le parc. C’est un lieu privilégié pour explorer et se ressourcer, et nous sommes heureux qu’il vous ait laissé une si belle impression. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt !
Very informative. Would do it again. Lisa is very well versed in her knowledge of The History of 30 Rock.
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad you found the experience informative and that you’d come back again—that means a lot. Lisa will be thrilled to hear your kind words; her deep knowledge and passion for the history of 30 Rock really make the tour special. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Our guide rushed through the whole tour. There were no opportunities to ask questions and we had to hurry the whole time to keep up with him. He talked very fast and the audio quality was poor, because he didn't put his headset on properly. Sometimes we couldn't hear him at all, but he didn't seem to care. The tour should be approximately 75 mins. Ours was done in 50 mins. We basically did the tour again afterwards to see all the places properly.
Thank you for your feedback, Daydream242278. We're sorry to hear that your tour experience didn't meet expectations. We appreciate your insights about the pace and audio quality, and we'll work on improving these aspects to ensure a better experience for future visitors. Your satisfaction is important to us.
The Rockfeller Center is composed of 19 buildings. Several activities and attractions are to be experienced in the complex. Top of the Rock, an observatory located in the Comcast Building that offers spectacular views of Manhattan, the NBC Studios that can be visited, the mythical Radio City Music Hall, the famous ice rink and in December the world’s most famous giant Christmas tree. A small and lively area worth seeing.
Thank you for your thoughtful review, YB1972! We're glad you enjoyed the variety of attractions and activities our location offers. There's always something happening here, and we appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again soon for more memorable experiences!
Complex of buildings comprising the central and highest, the rockefeller itself (with the top of the rock at its top), the tree and its skating rink, the radio city and several more. A crossroads of shops, passageways and streets that cut to both. It's like 3 blocks of the most powerful flia there was in the past
Thanks for the insightful review, Nicolas! We love hearing how our visitors appreciate the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of the area. There's so much to explore, and we’re glad you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you again soon!
