Rockefeller Center Tour: Art and Architecture Exploration

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

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…

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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Wahlflower
Nov 12, 2024
Very Enjoyable Tour - Great tour - guide was very knowledgeable, interesting, and personable. Loved learning about the history of buildings & art.
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Leslie_s
Oct 31, 2024
Tour meets next to the Rainbow Room - The meeting point is inside the door immediately next to the Rainbow Room. The Viator instructs that it is between 5th and 6th Streets. This is way too vague! But once you finally find the starting point, the tour is extremely informative about stuff you didn't know that you wanted to know!
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Lezangles
Oct 27, 2024
To do without problem - Must do breathtaking panoramic view day and night I did both .... Take the time to stroll along the route to appreciate the building and its history
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Lucarl1345xa
Oct 5, 2024
Great Guided Tour - Beautiful guided tour on art and architecture with many historical anecdotes about this area of the city. Here you will also find the FAO Schwarz toy shop. The Guide was very engaging in the story.
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Peepjc
Jun 12, 2024
Lots of interesting art to look at - This was such an interesting tour, it gave so much insight into the area and the art installations. The hour long tour seemed to pass by so quickly, just so much to see! The headsets were not fantastic, the audio cut out any time our guide faced away from the group but he tried his best to face us when explaining something once he was aware of the issue.
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Susan_g
Jul 27, 2024
Rushed but good overview of Rockefeller Center Design and Architechure - Somewhat rushed architectural and art tour of Rockefeller Center buildings and design. So much to see in the short time allotted. Good size group of under 25 people which was a bonus. A typical slightly surly NY tour guide who was able to put on his “shtick” with corny jokes etc. He seemed well cast for his role. Tour could have been listed as 45min-50 min. Or up to an hour. I travelled with an older woman who got tired and hot toward the end as so we left the tour before last segment. Great for families who want to do a lite overview at a fast pace. I would have enjoyed taking in all the treasures and commentary in less of a rush.
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Natalie_h
Aug 26, 2024
Underwhelming - Tour guide was clearly going through the motions to get through the tour. I’ve taken the tour before and there was so much this guide skipped.
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Franciscoa_o
Jul 29, 2024
Not good - We thought it includes the visit the upper part of the building. They only tell you stories of the outside buildings
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Daniel_b
Apr 16, 2024
Unorganized. Disappointing and frustrating - View at roof. Was unable to find your rep at start of tour. No one on site knew anything about a tour.
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Daniel_f
Apr 14, 2024
Disappointing - Our experience was not good. We missed the guide, the ticket takers at Rockefeller had no idea what we were talking about and just sent us to the top, the last part of the tour. We never got anything that was described and no one reached out when 8 people didn’t show up. It was confusing. We meet at Rockefeller and each couple had the same experience- lost- confused and not directed. We were all over the building and never saw a guide.
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