Rockefeller Center Tour: Art & Architecture

108 Ratings

New York

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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

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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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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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Daydream24575356218

Apr 15, 2025

So fun! - Our guide was AMAZING. He was well informed, fun, and funny. I learned so much about the public art in Rockefeller Center.

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Caroline_m

Mar 31, 2025

Informative - Great tour guide, enjoyable experience. Fantastic place snd history. Felt at ease and not hurried throughout

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Europe_freq_traveler

Mar 26, 2025

Tim is an amazing tour guide - Tim is an amazing tour guide. Not only we had a chance to see different parts of the Rockefeller Center, but we also learned a lot about Rockefeller family history as well as different architectural and artistic aspects of the buildings comprising the Center. Highly recommend.

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Monique_n

Mar 21, 2025

Lots of good info.... - Lots of good info. Professional and friendly guide. Very well done. Inside and outside during the tour.

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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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Jriley12345

May 28, 2025

Not the best staff experience. Staff don’t know what they are doing and ask you to fill out a survey and only give it 5 - Get told one thing then a total different thing happens Young non trained staff with idea what they are doing. Then no customer service

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up to 10 guests

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