Top of the Rock: Exclusive SKYLIFT Experience

Enjoy a celebrity VIP experience at Top of the Rock with these three options to elevate your visit. From a guided tour to a champagne toast, and even a behind-the-scenes look at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, these experiences provide everything you need for a memorable visit!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Top of the Rock - Enhance your visit to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck with a guided tour that includes fast-track entry, priority access to the elevator, a champagne toast for those 21 and over, an exclusive experience on Skylift and The Beam, a Photo Pass, and a 20% discount at the gift shop.
What's Included
  • Champagne Toast at the Weather Room (21+)
  • The Beam Experience
  • Private elevator access
  • Expedited entry and security checkpoint
  • 20% off at the Gift Shop
  • SKYLIFT- a heart-pounding 360 degree experience
  • The Photo Pass
What's Not Included
  • Guided tour of Rockefeller Center
Additional Information
  • Guests must be 52 inches (~132 cm) or taller to ride alone on The Beam Experience. If under 52 inches, guests must be a minimum of 42 inches (~107 cm) and be accompanied by an adult. All guests must have tickets. The maximum weight limit is 300 lbs. (~136 kg.)
Location
Top of the Rock
30 Rockfeller Plaza, Enter on West 50th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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34richardr
Dec 1, 2025
Great VIP Option - Great trip! Very well looked after with a personal tour guide giving you a great insight. Pictures were great. Even though is was a bit cloudy, it was still a great trip.
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Patricia_b
Nov 30, 2025
It was fun and exciting.... - It was fun and exciting. The beam ride was awesome and the view incredible. Our tour guide was excellent.
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Miriamu
Nov 9, 2025
Mixed feelings - The only thing that damage my experience was that first the person at the door sent me to the huge line for regular tickets, however the other person recognized it was a VIP experience and had somebody escort me to the right place, then the ticket didn’t work for some reason and had to delay my VIP group to solve the issue, they were diligent though to try to fix it but that really damage the VIP experience. It was a mad house as everybody wanted to be there for the sunset and the lack of organization in the building was crazy, at the top we had to wait with the rest of the people with regular tickets and it was 2 to 1 at getting in the Skylift, that delayed us even more and we missed the best time of the sunset. Still with all of that if was a wonderful experience once we managed to be at the top.
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Kevin_h
Oct 24, 2025
VIP tour 10/10 - Awesome. Great experience all together with coworkers. Would highly recommend. Views were stunning !
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Kellie_z
Sep 19, 2025
Wow!! - That it was AMAZING!!!!! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. The VIP tour guide Nick was top notch.
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Cristelled_12
Sep 10, 2025
Super vip experience - I chose the vip experience for my daughter's birthday and she just loved it. We were first welcomed in the vip lounge with a drink and a video. Skipping the files is fabulous, especially when you have backpain issues like me . The beam and skylift are impressive. The rooftop is really one of my favourite in NY. Our guide Samantha was really a perfect host and very nice to us, explaining everything perfectly. Thanks a lot.
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Mlsparky30517
Sep 5, 2025
A not to miss VIP experience in NYC - Highly recommend the VIP tour of The Rock. Our VIP guide Jonathan was exceptional.He brought the place to life with all the history of the buildings, the Art Deco design, and the stunning wall murals. It was such a rich experience — so much more than just the views from the top albeit those are incredible too. Definitely a tour not to miss! Thank you Jonathan.
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Robocop100
Sep 13, 2025
Great views and the Skylift adds to that 💥 - Great experience with my 3 daughters. Have previously done the observation deck experience a few times but the Skylift and Beam experience passes add another perspective to the tour. Great welcome and introduction then straight into it. The deck was heaving with long queues but the VIP passes cut out all the waiting. Limited to your group makes it very personal and the extra height and views from the Skylift add to stunning skyline. Once you experience the Skylift and Beam back down for the pictures and a glass of fizz which are all included. Great night. Only reason I gave a 4 star review and not a 5 is that’s it’s over so quick.
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Omar
Oct 16, 2025
Raining - beam was closed. Views were not good in the rain. Recommend purchasing tickets the day of instead of in advanc - Raining - beam was closed. Views were not good in the rain. Recommend purchasing tickets the day of instead of in advance
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Penny_w
Oct 24, 2025
Experience was fun - The experience was great but we do not recommend the VIP option.. We were actually sent to several difference areas time after time due to the employees not certain what they were actually supposed to do with our group.. We lost put on time with the experience due to this issue.
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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).