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5th Avenue Mansions & Top of the Rock Tour with optional Beam

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On average, this is booked 315 (302) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience Fifth Avenue like never before on a guided journey through Manhattan’s history, glamour, and ambition. Discover Gilded Age mansions, iconic luxury addresses, legendary entertainment landmarks, and architectural masterpieces, from the Plaza Hotel and Tiffany & Co. to Rockefeller Center. End your adventure 850 feet above the city at Top of the Rock, taking in unforgettable 360° views of the Manhattan skyline, with the option to add The Beam for a one-of-a-kind photo experience.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line access to Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Explore Fifth Avenue landmarks, Rockefeller Center & Top of the Rock views
  • The Beam Experience (only on selected option)
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Beverages
  • Private Pick-up & Drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

General Motors Building
767 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10153, USA

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End point

30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112, USA

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Grand Army Plaza

Begin your journey at Grand Army Plaza, the gateway to Central Park, and discover the Gilded Age legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. See the site of his former mansion, the Pulitzer Fountain, and the iconic Plaza Hotel, one of Manhattan’s most glamorous landmarks.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fifth Avenue

Heading south on Fifth Avenue, your guide brings to life Audrey Hepburn at Tiffany's, the dazzling Crown Building, and Billionaire's Row, Manhattan's pencil-thin towers of record-breaking real estate.You'll pass Trump Tower, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, and two celebrated hotels: the Peninsula and the St. Regis.Turning west, the tour shifts to legendary entertainment: City Center Theater, the golden-age world of impresario Florenz Ziegfeld, and the Park Central Hotel, scene of the sensational 1928 shooting of gangster Arnold Rothstein.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ed Sullivan Theater

Then comes the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Elvis made TV history, the Beatles conquered America, and Letterman and Colbert hosted their era-defining shows.Back on Fifth Avenue, you'll see the Museum of Modern Art, the Gothic Revival façade of St. Thomas Church, the palatial Cartier mansion, and majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Top of the Rock

Finish at Rockefeller Center, the Art Deco masterpiece built during the Great Depression, before ascending 850 feet to Top of the Rock for breathtaking 360° views of Manhattan, Central Park, and the city skyline.Optional Upgrade: Add The Beam experience for a memorable photo opportunity inspired by the famous 1932 “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photograph, rising 12 feet above the observation deck on a rotating beam.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5th Avenue Mansions & Top of the Rock Tour with optional Beam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip-the-line access to Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Explore Fifth Avenue landmarks, Rockefeller Center & Top of the Rock views
  • The Beam Experience (only on selected option)
  • Access to all three observation levels at Top of the Rock, including the open-air rooftop deck
  • Expert, licensed New York City tour guide for the full walking tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Beverages
  • Private Pick-up & Drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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