Rockefeller Center Tour

- Live-guided visit of Rockefeller Center
- Small group tour
- Hear history of  John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s unwavering vision for a cultural center
- Take your time to admire the beautiful art and architecture
- Learn the history of the controversial murals painted by Jose Maria Sert and Frank Brangwyn

Although he had spent most of his life engaged in philanthropy while working for the family business, Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller Jr. wanted to create something new and different, "a city within a city." Therefore, Rockefeller Center was conceived in the late 1920s to help revitalize midtown Manhattan during the Great Depression.  It was finished in May 1933 and by the year of 1939 more than 125.000 guests were visiting the Rockefeller Center daily. Impressive, right? 

Despite what one might think, when touring the stunning Rockefeller Center, it was actually built during The Great Depression by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Although he had spent most of his life engaged in philanthropy, Rockefeller Jr. wanted to create something new and different, "a city within a city" and therefore, Rockefeller Center was built - and finished in May 1933. By the year of 1939, more than 125.000 guests were visiting the Rockefeller Center daily. Impressive, right? 

The Rockefeller Center is built in the style of Art Deco – an art form that had its greatness from around 1910 to 1939. This is something you'll hear more about, when you explore the art and architecture of the Center. You learn the history of the exquisite, controversial murals painted by Jose Maria Sert and Frank Brangwyn and see beautiful sculptures and statues - such as the sculptures of Isamu Noguchi, Michio Ihara and Paul Manship's iconic Prometheus statue, which is in fact the most photographed sculpture in NYC. You also get to see the heroic statue of Atlas, just a few steps from St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue.

Meanwhile your guide tells you about the history of the Center, John D. Rockefeller Jr. and of course the stories behind the art pieces and architecture. Your guide also takes you through the different areas of the Center, including the stunning channel gardens. 

Your ticket will be sent directly to your e-mail shortly after your booking is complete. Please print it out and bring it with you to the will-call desk located inside Top of the Rock’s main entrance on West 50th Street, near the corner of 6th Avenue.

Here you exchange it for a ticket for the next available tour time, or if you'd like, you can also choose another date and time that suits you best.

- Due to the subject matter and length of the tour, children under 12 years are not advised.

Adult (12+)

- Access to Top of the Rock.