Sentosa cable car, SkyHelix & Madame Tussauds: 4 attractions

Four Sentosa attractions in one afternoon: cable car, rotating ride, wax museum, and laser-and-fireworks night show

This tour strings together four Sentosa attractions—the Mount Faber cable car, SkyHelix rotating gondola, Madame Tussauds Singapore, and Wings of Time night show—with all entry tickets and a one-way afternoon pickup from your hotel. The cable car ride takes roughly 30 minutes and crosses from Mount Faber to Sentosa via HarbourFront with 360° views; SkyHelix lifts you 79 meters above sea level in an open-air rotating cabin; Madame Tussauds includes the Spirit of Singapore boat ride and a 4D Marvel experience; and Wings of Time projects 3D mapping, lasers and fireworks onto a water screen at Siloso Beach. You choose between the 7:40 PM or 8:40 PM show time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sentosa cable car and attractions

• Ride Mount Faber to Sentosa cable car
• Enjoy SkyHelix Sentosa open-air ride
• Visit Madame Tussauds Singapore exhibits
• Watch Wings of Time night show

The Experience

The cable car departs from Mount Faber, one of Singapore's oldest hilltop parks, and glides across the harbor to Sentosa with see-through glass floors and LED-lit cabin windows. The 30-minute ride passes cruise ships and the city skyline; at sunset or after dark, the sparkling water and lights make it especially vivid for photos. Once you land on Sentosa, SkyHelix takes over—an open-air rotating gondola that climbs 79 meters and spins slowly so you capture 360° views of Keppel Bay and the island in all directions. The ride holds up to 16 people and boards first-come, first-served; a snack bar lets you grab a drink before you go up.

Madame Tussauds occupies the middle of the day and runs as a cluster of experiences: pose with wax figures of music legends, world leaders and sports stars; walk through the Image of Singapore, a room of special effects and immersive theming that covers 200 years of history; board the Spirit of Singapore boat ride, which winds through scenes of the island's culture and landmarks; and step into the 4D Marvel movie experience, the only one in Asia, where wind, water spray and motion effects sync with the action on screen. The museum opens at 10 AM and stops admitting visitors at 6 PM, so timing matters if you want the full run.

Wings of Time closes the evening at Siloso Beach. The 20-minute show layers 3D projection mapping, synchronized fountains, dancing water jets and fireworks onto a giant screen with the sea behind it, all timed to a musical score. The story follows Shahbaz, a mystical bird-like creature, and two companions traveling through time. Two show times run nightly—7:40 PM and 8:40 PM—so you pick which one suits your pace through the earlier stops. The whole day runs about six hours from pickup to the end of the show.

What’s included

• All entry tickets to the four attractions.
• the Mount Faber cable car ride.
• SkyHelix admission.
• Madame Tussauds Singapore with the Spirit of Singapore boat ride and 4D Marvel experience.
• Wings of Time night show.
• one-way afternoon pickup from your hotel.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sun Leisure World Corporation

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying without a rental car—hotel pickup at 1 PM gets you to Mount Faber, then chains you through the cable car, SkyHelix, and Madame Tussauds in one sequence without backtracking across the island.

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Top questions

What does the cable car ride from Mount Faber to Sentosa actually show you?

The Mount Faber cable car crosses the harbor on the Mount Faber Line, passing cruise ships, landmarks and the city skyline. The 30-minute ride includes see-through glass floors so you look straight down at the water and greenery below, and LED rings light the cabin at night. Sunset and after-dark rides show the sparkling cityscape and harbor lights most clearly.

How high does SkyHelix go and what's the experience like?

SkyHelix lifts you 79 meters above sea level in an open-air rotating gondola that spins slowly so you get 360° views of Sentosa Island, Keppel Bay and the city skyline. The cabin holds up to 16 people and boards on a first-come, first-served basis. You can buy snacks and drinks at the bar before boarding and take them up with you.

What's included at Madame Tussauds Singapore?

Madame Tussauds includes four experiences: posing with wax figures of celebrities, world leaders and sports legends; the Image of Singapore, a room of special effects and immersive scenes covering 200 years of history; the Spirit of Singapore boat ride through cultural landmarks; and a 4D Marvel movie experience with wind, water and motion effects. The museum opens at 10 AM and stops admitting visitors at 6 PM.

What time does Wings of Time start and what should I expect?

Wings of Time runs two shows nightly: 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM. Each show lasts about 20 minutes and combines 3D projection mapping, laser effects, synchronized fountains, dancing water jets and fireworks projected onto a giant water screen at Siloso Beach. The show tells the story of Shahbaz, a mystical creature, and his companions traveling through time.

When does the cable car stop running and what are the other operating hours?

The cable car runs from 8:45 AM to 10:00 PM, with last boarding at 9:30 PM. SkyHelix operates daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM (last admission 9:15 PM). Madame Tussauds opens at 10 AM and closes at 7 PM (last admission 6 PM). Wings of Time shows run at 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM.

Is there a pickup service included?

Yes, one-way hotel pickup starts at 1 PM for bookings made after December 29. Public transportation options are also available near all attractions. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.