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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: City Wonders USA

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food & Beverages
Not included: Private Pick-up & Drop-off

Itinerary

Grand Army Plaza

15 min

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.
Fifth Avenue

30 min

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.
Ed Sullivan Theater

30 min

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.
Top of the Rock

30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Apple Store's iconic glass cube entrance at the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, directly across from the Plaza Hotel and Grand Army Plaza. Your guide will be holding a City Wonders flag.

End point

Using your ticket

We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals cannot be refunded.
Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders flag and/or sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our tours.

Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated

Accessibility/Restrictions

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Most venues/attractions in NYC have airport-like security and item restrictions apply.
We do not recommend bringing bags bigger than a bag pack. City Wonders is not responsible for dismissal of items or refused entry due to illicit items.

Attraction Guidelines

Visitors with strollers are welcome to visit the Empire State Building and Top of Rock. However, they must be able to fold up the strollers in our observatory areas.
Empire State and Top of The Rock does not permit outside food or beverages. Weapons of any kind are also prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: glass bottles, lighters, flammable substances, and knives of any kind, including pen knives, pocket knives, Swiss army knives, and switchblades. Tripods are also not permitted.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.

Options

Group Tour

This option: does not include access to The Beam
Group Tour with The Beam

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