Skylon Tower Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Skylon Tower. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

• Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

• Best of Niagara Falls, Canada Premium Tour: Behind the Falls and Boat

• Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

• Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

Admission tickets to the Skylon Tower cost CA$18 for adults and grant access to both the indoor and outdoor observation decks. For the ultimate views, a day and night pass is CA$22 for adults and allows you to ascend the tower twice: once during the day and again after dark. Tickets start at CA$9 for children aged 4–12, while kids under 4 can visit for free.

Yes, the Skylon Tower affords a unique aerial view over Niagara Falls that's accessible come rain or shine. It's one of the few vantage points from where you can see all three waterfalls—Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls—as well as watch the evening light show. Whether you come early to beat the crowds, snag a table at the revolving restaurant, or combine it with other Niagara Falls attractions, there are plenty of memorable ways to visit.

Per one customer who booked the Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower, "We did the journey behind the falls and Skylon tower attractions, and both were great. Haroon was our guide, and he was very friendly and well-informed on the location. Definitely recommend this tour!"

The Skylon Tower is one of the top attractions at Niagara Falls. An observation tower, a rotating restaurant, and an architectural landmark, the Skylon Tower is also home to a shopping center, movie theater, and arcade. It’s been standing proud at Niagara since 1965.

The Skylon Tower stands a whopping 775 feet (236 meters) high. Its indoor-outdoor viewing deck offers views directly overlooking Niagara Falls, stretching as far as the Toronto and Buffalo skylines.

Yes, you can dine at the Skylon Tower’s Revolving Dining Room restaurant, which is open daily for lunch or dinner. The restaurant serves European-inspired fare, from seared scallops to steaks and broiled lobster tails. It’s best to book online in advance, particularly during the busy warmer months.

All you need to do is walk! The Skylon Tower is conveniently located overlooking Niagara Falls, and is just minutes on foot from many of the area’s other attractions. You can alternatively travel for free on the Discover Niagara Shuttle.

Yes, the Skylon Tower is equipped with both indoor and outdoor viewing decks, offering 360° views. A 52-second elevator ride takes visitors up to the decks, which are open from morning until night.

Yes, you can book tickets to the Skylon Tower in advance—in fact, it’s recommended to do so during the peak summer season. Purchase them online, or book a tour of the landmark. If you have a reservation at the Revolving Dining Room restaurant, you can visit the observation decks for free.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Skylon Tower. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions around Niagara Falls:

• Niagara Falls, Ontario

• Journey Behind the Falls

• Table Rock Welcome Centre

• Floral Clock

• Cave of the Winds

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Niagara Falls and Around.