Rockefeller Center Tour: Art & Architecture

Discover the art and architecture of Rockefeller Center on an engaging walking tour. Explore original sculptures, murals, and mosaics while learning about the rich history of this iconic New York landmark.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rockefeller Center - 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,…
What's Included
  • Local taxes included
  • Guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck ticket (must be purchased separately)
  • NBC Studio Tour ticket (must be purchased separately)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the fascinating history of Rockefeller Center and discover the remarkable art and architecture of this iconic New York City landmark. An expert historian will transport you back to the era when John D. Rockefeller Jr. envisioned a cultural hub, showcasing the impressive art, architecture, gardens, and spaces that define it…

Location
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plaza
Entrance located at the red carpet entrance on 50th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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G6457lokimp
Nov 16, 2025
Great tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable. We learned things we never would have on our own. It was worh taking the tour and would definitely recommend it to others.
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Nursie50
Oct 8, 2025
Well worth the visit! - Stunning views of course! Great explanation about the building and its history. Thoroughly enjoyed my Beam experience!
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401thorsteng
Sep 11, 2025
The best Tour through 30 Rock - The best Tour ever possible to make through the Rockefeller Center. Guide Tim has sooooo much knowledge and is telling all the stories about the history, the architecture and the design with such a passion and enthusiasm that you don´t recognize the time going by. Defintely an A+!!!!!! Thanks, Tim!
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Lynna746
Aug 31, 2025
Fascinating insights into The Rock Center - Liked this tour because of all the info and insights into the art and history of the buildings and the people who envisioned Rockefeller center. Our guide, Micah, kept things moving along and his commentary was fun and informative.
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David_b
Jul 20, 2025
Great tour and guide at Rockefeller Center - It was very informative. There was so much more to see and do than anticipated. Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the art and history of Rockefeller Center. A great tour.
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Fellowtraveler314179
Jul 11, 2025
Nice tour - Excellent tour guide. Very thoughtful and friendly. We got to see all the artwork that we were hoping too, and learned much of the history of Rockefeller Center.
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Tammy_d
May 31, 2025
Amazing tour! Recommend Matthew! - Matthew was amazing. The tour included info about the Rockerfellers, the neighborhood, the architecture and the art inside and outside of the various buildings. This was the best guided tour I’ve ever had in NYC. I learned so much! Strongly recommend! I was lucky enough to have a private tour! I hope you do, too.
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Carlos_a
Nov 18, 2025
Our guide Guillermo was ... - Our guide Guillermo was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Rockefeller story.
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587kristyd
Aug 4, 2025
Good for a one time experience - We did the Official Rockefeller center tour and also top of the rock. While our tour guide was very good and the tour contained interesting information, I do think that the tour could easily be self guided, with just a brochure/walking map or even a prerecorded audio tour. The area was actually smaller than I had anticipated. The headset given to use to hear the tour guide was subpar, the tour guide said they were getting new equipment any day now. We walked right by some art that wasn’t even mentioned. The guide was able to get us in to top of the rock 30 min before our scheduled time however, which was great. We went on a Monday morning and the line to top of the rock was very short. Good views at the top although it was somewhat hazy out. We only spent about 15-30 min at the top. I’ve been to Chicago’s sky deck and their queue is much better with lots of fun photo opps. Anyway, I can check this off the list, and if I ever come back to NYC, I don’t think I will bother with any of the observatories, but I would come back to wander Rockefeller plaza. We went to FAO Schwartz, it was small than I had anticipated. Don’t miss St Patrick’s Cathedral across the street from Rockefeller plaza.
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Robert_l
Oct 25, 2025
We did not get to do the... - We did not get to do the tour because we were led too the wrong line and sent up to top of the rock, which was not part of our tour. We did not have time to do the actual tour as a result
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).