Macau Tower
澳门旅游塔 · Àomén Lǚyóu Tǎ
Quick answer
No passport required for the Observation Deck. To bungee jump, you must be 18+ (or 16+ with parental consent), weigh 40-130 kg, and sign a waiver. Passport required for the bungee waiver. Foreigners pay the same prices as Macau residents (slightly higher than local rates for some experiences). The tower has full English signage, English-speaking staff, and English forms.
Why visit
- 1 Stand on the 58th-floor observation deck at 233m 鈥?the views extend 40+ km on clear days, including the Cotai Strip, Taipa, Coloane, mainland China (Zhuhai), and the Pearl River Delta
- 2 Watch the world's highest commercial bungee jump from a permanent platform (Guinness 2006) 鈥?the 233m jump is one of the most famous adrenaline experiences in Asia. MOP$4,488 weekday / MOP$3,888 weekend
- 3 Walk the outdoor Skywalk X around the 58th floor (no harness required, included with the observation deck ticket) 鈥?the only outside walkway of its kind in the world
- 4 Have lunch or afternoon tea at the 360掳 Caf茅 (the rotating restaurant, included with the observation deck ticket) 鈥?one revolution per 60 minutes
Essential tips for foreigners
- Visit at sunset (17:00-19:00) 鈥?the warm light catches the Cotai Strip in the distance, the sky turns orange, and the tower's LED lights come on. The 360掳 Caf茅 is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Allow 2 hours.
- The Skywalk X is included with the observation deck ticket 鈥?the outdoor walkway around the 58th floor is the only outside walkway of its kind in the world. No harness required, but you do sign a waiver. The walk takes 30-45 min. Closed in high winds and rain.
- For the bungee jump, book 1-2 days ahead 鈥?slots fill on weekends and public holidays. The 233m jump is one of the most famous in Asia. Trip.com sells combo tickets (observation deck + bungee + 360掳 Caf茅 lunch) at 10-15% off walk-up.
- The tower is connected to the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal by a 10-min taxi (MOP$70-100) 鈥?easy to combine with a day trip from Hong Kong. The bus (9A, 18) is cheaper (MOP$6) but slower.
- Free MGTO 24-hour weather and visibility alert at the entrance 鈥?on clear days, the views extend to the Pearl River Delta and the hills of mainland China. On hazy days, the views are limited to 5-10 km. Check the visibility before buying the ticket (the ticket is non-refundable).
Suggested route
- 11:00 30 min Arrive at Macau Tower by taxi (MOP$50-80 from Senado Square) or bus 9A, 18. Buy the observation deck ticket (MOP$165) at the ground-floor desk. Take the elevator to the 58th floor
- 11:30 30 min Visit the indoor observation deck. The 58th-floor indoor walkway with floor-to-ceiling windows offers 360掳 views. Allow 30 min to walk the full circuit
- 12:00 45 min Walk the outdoor Skywalk X (included with the ticket). The outside walkway around the 58th floor, no harness required, with unobstructed 360掳 views. 30-45 min
- 12:45 1.5 hours Lunch at the 360掳 Caf茅 (included with the ticket). International buffet, one revolution per hour. Allow 1.5 hours. The cafe makes one complete revolution per hour 鈥?60 min
- 14:15 1 hour Watch a bungee jump (free to watch from the observation deck, no ticket required beyond the observation deck entry). The jumps happen on the hour and half-hour. Or take the Skywalk outside the tower at the base
- 15:15 4-5 hours Take a taxi to the Historic Centre (MOP$50-80, 10 min). Start at Senado Square, walk the UNESCO Historic Centre walk
- 20:00 1.5 hours Dinner in the Historic Centre. Try Restaurante Litoral (Macanese African chicken) or Restaurante O Santos (Portuguese). Budget MOP$200-400 per person. After dinner, walk back to the Ruins of St. Paul's for night photography
- 21:30 1 hour Take a taxi back to the ferry terminal (MOP$70-100, 15 min). Return ferry to Hong Kong (last ferry 22:00-23:00, HK$200-300). Total time: 12-14 hours
Macau Tower (婢抽棬鏃呮父濉? is a 338m concrete needle tower on the south end of the Macau peninsula, opened in 1998. The 58th-floor observation deck at 233m offers 40+ km views on clear days, including the Cotai Strip, Taipa, Coloane, mainland China (Zhuhai), and the Pearl River Delta. The tower is home to the world’s highest commercial bungee jump from a permanent platform (Guinness 2006), the outdoor Skywalk X walkway around the 58th floor (no harness required), and the rotating 360掳 Caf茅.
The observation deck is MOP$165 per adult (foreigner price, same as local residents). The ticket includes the indoor observation deck, the outdoor Skywalk X, and the 360掳 Caf茅. The bungee jump is MOP$4,488 weekday / MOP$3,888 weekend (separate ticket). Trip.com sells combo tickets at 10-15% off walk-up.
The tower is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Macau, and one of the few with an unobstructed 360掳 view of the entire territory. The views are most dramatic at sunset, when the warm light catches the Cotai Strip in the distance and the tower’s LED lights come on.
The bungee jump
The 233m bungee jump from the 58th-floor platform is one of the most famous adrenaline experiences in Asia. The jump was certified by Guinness World Records in 2006 as the highest commercial bungee jump from a permanent structure. The jump takes about 5 seconds (free-fall) and the cord stretches for 50+ metres before the jumper rebounds.
The bungee is open to foreigners aged 18+ (16+ with parental consent), weighing 40-130 kg. The price is MOP$4,488 weekday / MOP$3,888 weekend. Slots fill on weekends and public holidays; book via the official Macau Tower website 1-2 days ahead, or via Trip.com. The package includes the observation deck entry + 360掳 Caf茅 lunch + 2 professional photos + 1 video.
The bungee team has been running the jump for 25+ years and has a perfect safety record. The cord is checked before every jump, the platform is safety-inspected daily, and the team is trained in emergency response. Watching the jump from the indoor observation deck is free with the observation deck ticket.
The Skywalk X
The outdoor Skywalk X is the outside walkway around the 58th floor, included with the observation deck ticket. The walkway is 1.8m wide and offers unobstructed 360掳 views of the peninsula, the bay, the Cotai Strip, and the surrounding hills. The walk takes 30-45 min and is guided by a staff member who explains the views.
The Skywalk X is the only outside walkway of its kind in the world. No harness is required (the walkway has a 1.5m safety railing), but you do sign a waiver before the walk. The walk is closed in high winds, rain, and lightning. The best time to do the walk is late afternoon (16:00-17:00), when the light is soft and the bay is silhouetted against the sky.
The 360掳 Caf茅
The 360掳 Caf茅 is the rotating restaurant on the 60th floor of the tower, at 232m above the ground. The restaurant makes one complete revolution per hour, offering continuously changing views of the peninsula, the Cotai Strip, mainland China, and the Pearl River Delta. The caf茅 is included with the observation deck ticket (no extra charge for the standard package).
The menu is international (Chinese, Western, Asian buffet) and the price is MOP$300-500 per person for a meal; afternoon tea MOP$150-200. The premium Monsoon Buffet is MOP$500-700 per person (separate ticket). The caf茅 is popular for sunset 鈥?book a window-side table 1-2 days ahead via the Macau Tower website or Trip.com.
Best time to visit
The most atmospheric time to visit is sunset (17:00-19:00). The warm light catches the Cotai Strip in the distance, the sky turns orange, and the tower’s LED lights come on. The 360掳 Caf茅 is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Allow 2 hours for the full sunset experience (observation deck + Skywalk + caf茅).
For clear views, the best months are October-December and April-May. The views from the 58th floor extend 40+ km on clear days, including the Pearl River Delta and the hills of mainland China. On hazy days (common in summer), the views are limited to 5-10 km.
How to pair the visit
Macau Tower pairs naturally with the Historic Centre (10-min taxi, MOP$50-80) and the Cotai Strip (free shuttle, 20 min). The classic 1-day Macau itinerary: Macau Tower in the morning (11:00-14:00) 鈫?Historic Centre in the afternoon (14:00-19:00) 鈫?dinner in the Historic Centre (19:00-21:00) 鈫?return ferry to Hong Kong. The classic 2-day itinerary: Day 1 Historic Centre + Cotai Strip, Day 2 Macau Tower + Coloane Village.
Best photo spots
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The 58th-floor indoor observation deck, looking south at the Cotai Strip · Sunset 17:00-19:00 (the warm light catches the Cotai Strip, the tower's LEDs come on)
The most-photographed view from the tower. The Cotai Strip's casino-resorts (Venetian, Parisian, City of Dreams) are visible across the bay, with the Saivan Bridge in the foreground. Use a 50-85mm lens; a wider lens captures more of the bay.
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The outdoor Skywalk X, looking up at the tower's upper floors · Midday 11:00-14:00 (the tower's concrete structure casts interesting shadows; clear sky)
A unique angle showing the tower's massive concrete structure. The 338m height is fully visible from the 58th-floor outdoor walkway. Use a 24mm wide-angle.
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The bungee jump platform (58F), looking down at the jumper · Anytime during operating hours (11:00-18:30, jumps on the hour and half-hour)
The bungee jump from the 58th-floor platform is one of the most famous adrenaline experiences in Asia. The jumper free-falls for 5 seconds. You can watch from the indoor observation deck for free. Use a 50-85mm lens; a fast shutter speed (1/1000+) is essential.
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The 360掳 Caf茅, looking out at the bay during the rotation · Afternoon 14:00-17:00 (the cafe makes one full rotation per hour)
The 360掳 Caf茅 rotates one full revolution per hour, offering continuously changing views. The afternoon light is softer than the sunset light and the cafe is less crowded. Use a 35-50mm lens.
Where to eat nearby
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360掳 Caf茅 鈥?Macau Tower 60th floor
International buffet (Chinese, Macanese, Western, Asian) · MOP$300-500/person (included with observation deck ticket for the standard package; extra charge for premium buffets) · Inside the tower, 60th floor
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Monsoon Buffet 鈥?Macau Tower 60th floor
Premium buffet (Chinese, Macanese, Portuguese, seafood, sashimi) · MOP$500-700/person (separate ticket from the observation deck) · Inside the tower, 60th floor
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Caf茅 on 4 鈥?Macau Tower 4th floor
Casual caf茅 (coffee, sandwiches, salads, light meals) · MOP$80-200/person · Inside the tower, 4th floor (no observation deck ticket required)
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Restaurante Litoral (涔濆鍧婅憽鍥借彍) 鈥?Rua do Almirante S茅rgio
Macanese (African chicken, pork chop bun, tamarind prawns) · MOP$200-400/person · 10-min taxi from the tower, in the Historic Centre
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Macau Tower observation deck?
MOP$165 per adult (foreigner price, same as local residents). The ticket includes the 58th-floor indoor observation deck, the outdoor Skywalk X (the outside walkway around the 58th floor, no harness required), and the 360掳 Caf茅. Children 3-11: MOP$110. Children under 3: free. Combo tickets (observation deck + bungee jump + 360掳 Caf茅 lunch) on Trip.com: MOP$3,500-4,000 (10-15% off walk-up).
Can foreigners do the bungee jump at Macau Tower?
Yes. The 233m bungee jump is open to foreigners aged 18+ (16+ with parental consent), weighing 40-130 kg. You must sign a waiver (passport required). The price is MOP$4,488 weekday / MOP$3,888 weekend. The jump takes about 5 seconds (free-fall) and is one of the most famous adrenaline experiences in Asia. Book via the official Macau Tower website 1-2 days ahead, or via Trip.com.
What can you see from the Macau Tower observation deck?
On clear days, the 58th-floor observation deck offers 40+ km views in all directions: the Cotai Strip and Taipa to the south, Coloane to the southwest, the Macau peninsula and the Inner Harbour to the north, mainland China (Zhuhai) to the north across the bay, and the hills of the Pearl River Delta to the east. On hazy days, the views are limited to 5-10 km. Sunset is the best time 鈥?the warm light catches the Cotai Strip and the sky turns orange.
Is the Skywalk X included with the observation deck ticket?
Yes. The outdoor Skywalk X (the outside walkway around the 58th floor, no harness required) is included with the MOP$165 observation deck ticket. You do need to sign a waiver. The walk takes 30-45 min and offers unobstructed 360掳 views. Closed in high winds, rain, and lightning. The 60-min walking tour is guided by a staff member who explains the views.
What is the 360掳 Caf茅 at Macau Tower?
The 360掳 Caf茅 is the rotating restaurant on the 60th floor of Macau Tower, at 232m above the ground. The restaurant makes one complete revolution per hour, offering 360掳 views of the Macau peninsula, the Cotai Strip, mainland China, and the Pearl River Delta. The caf茅 is included with the observation deck ticket (no extra charge). The menu is international (Chinese, Western, Asian buffet) and the price is MOP$300-500 per person for a meal; afternoon tea MOP$150-200. The caf茅 is popular for sunset 鈥?book a window-side table 1-2 days ahead.
Is Macau Tower accessible from Hong Kong as a day trip?
Yes. The classic 1-day Hong Kong to Macau itinerary: ferry from HK Macau Ferry Terminal to Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (1 hour, HK$200-300), free shuttle or taxi to Macau Tower (15 min), visit the observation deck (1-2 hours), continue to the Historic Centre (5 km, taxi MOP$50-80) or the Cotai Strip (free shuttle, 20 min), return ferry to Hong Kong (last ferry around 22:00-23:00). Allow 10-12 hours for a relaxed day.