CN Tower Tours and Tickets

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

• Toronto Premium Small-Group Driving Tour with CN Tower

• 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration

• Show Me the City! A Small-Group Walking Tour of Toronto

• Toronto & Niagara Falls 2-Days Tour

• Downtown Toronto Bike Tour

CN Tower general admission tickets start at CA$47 for adults, CA$34 for seniors and young people aged 6–13, and CA$18 for kids aged 3–5. Infants under the age of 3 enter for free. General admission grants access to the Main and Lower Observation Levels. To reach the highest observation platform (The Top), expect to pay CA$59 for adults. For those looking for a thrill, the EdgeWalk—a hands-free walk along the tower's exterior—starts at CA$199.

Yes, the CN Tower is well worth visiting. Along with the views, this Toronto icon offers plenty to do, from standing on the Glass Floor to braving the EdgeWalk—a hands-free walk along the tower's exterior rim. To get more from your trip, book a guided Toronto tour that includes the CN Tower—many combine a visit with a harbor cruise or city walking tour, where you'll get insights into the city and its other top spots.

Per one customer who booked the Toronto Premium Small-Group Driving Tour with CN Tower, "We had an excellent experience on the Toronto Premium Small-Group Driving Tour with CN Tower, and a huge part of that was our guide, Ansar. From the very beginning, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. He shared fascinating insights about Toronto's history, neighborhoods, and landmarks, and did so in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. The small-group format made the tour feel relaxed and personal, and the driving route was well planned, allowing us to see a wide variety of the city comfortably. Ansar was attentive to everyone's needs, kept the schedule running smoothly, and made sure we had plenty of opportunities for photos and questions. The CN Tower experience was a definite highlight, and having it seamlessly included in the tour made everything stress-free. Overall, this tour was a fantastic way to explore Toronto, especially for first-time visitors. Highly recommend this tour—and especially Ansar—for an informative, smooth, and enjoyable Toronto experience!"

Both day and night are good times to visit the CN Tower as you can appreciate different views throughout the day. Early mornings before about 11am are the quietest time to visit, and anytime at the weekend is busiest.

It takes around 30–40 minutes to climb the 1,776 steps of the CN Tower. This is only possible for the public once a year, during the Annual WWF-CN Tower Climb for Nature event.

The elevator ride from the ground floor to the Main Observation Level of the CN Tower takes 58 seconds. The elevator travels at 15 miles (22 kilometers) per hour. It's a thrilling experience and provides passengers with stunning panoramic views of the city as they reach the observation deck.

Small backpacks are allowed in the CN Tower, measuring up to 20x9x15 inches (53x23x38 centimeters). Larger packs aren’t permitted, and there are no lockers to store these in. Further, all bags will be inspected before you’re allowed in, so leave the backpack behind to speed up your entry.

There are benefits to going to the CN Tower during the day or at night. You’ll be able to see further during the day, but the sunset from the tower and the sight of Toronto’s twinkling night lights are also impressive.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the CN Tower. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Toronto:

• Harbourfront Centre

• Sankofa Square

• St. Lawrence Market

• Rogers Centre

• Distillery Historic District

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Toronto.