Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Once inside the Skylon Tower you will ascend 520 ft. in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you will be treated to an incredible, birds-eye view of all three Niagara Falls (Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and the American Falls), as well as the Niagara River and surrounding area.
You will have descend 125 ft (approx. 40m) to explore cave-like tunnels behind the Falls at Journey Behind the Falls. This experience is a treat for the senses as you’ll be able to not only hear the falls but feel them as well.
Then take the Niagara City Cruises boat cruise for an up-close look at the falls (seasonal: May to December), at which point your tour will come to a close and you and your guide will part ways. On your cruise, you will sail around the Niagara gorge and get as close as possible to the Falls.
In winter and spring months, the cruise is replaced with Niagara Takes Flight.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly note: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.
What To Expect
Your experience begins at the iconic Skylon Tower. After meeting your guide, ascend 775 feet in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, and the surrounding region. Your guide will point out Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls while sharing fascinating stories about the formation of the falls and the history of tourism in Niagara.
As you make your way through the Fallsview district, you will pass Fallsview Casino Resort, one of the largest entertainment complexes in Canada. Overlooking the Niagara Falls skyline, the resort features luxury hotels, restaurants, theaters, and gaming floors. Your guide will share how this area developed into Niagara Falls’ premier tourism and entertainment hub.
Options
Driving Tour Upgrade
Niagara Falls Driving Tour: (Downtown Niagara) Hotel pick-up and drop-off with transportation to all listed attractions in a Mercedes Metris van. Starting point: Skylon Tower, 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2, Canada
Niagara Falls, Canada Option
Niagara Falls, Canada Option: Select this option if staying in Niagara Falls, ON. Walking Tour with Boat Cruise, Skylon Tower & Journey Behind the Falls. Starting point: Skylon Tower, 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2, Canada
USA Meet-up Option
USA Meet-up Option: Select this option for pickup from the central meeting point: 333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, USA. Starting point: 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Toronto Pick-up Option
Toronto Pick-Up – Walking Tour: Select this option for pickup from Toronto, Ontario. Your guide will pick you up at 120 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario Starting point: 120 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5J 0A8, Canada
What‘s Included
Niagara Falls Incline Railway (Admission Included)
Journey Behind The Falls (Admission Included)
Skylon Tower (Admission Included)
Voyage to the Falls boat ride (Admission Included) (May - December)
Seasonal Boat Replacement: Niagara Takes Flight Ride (Admission Included)(November - May)
Small Group (max 10-20 people)
Gratuities (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
600 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience. Worth...
Megan B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Worth it as you get a great knowledgeable tour guide who will pace you through the different attractions/viewpoints of the falls. You also will be able to skip the line in certain spots by having a tour guide bring you through. Well worth it and great way to view Niagara!
Great, Comprehensive Tour
Dan L,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, I really loved this tour. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, and went at an excellent pace. It included all of the major highlights. The guide was extremely helpful in guiding me where to stand on the boat ride as well as what to do after the tour for both lunch and additional attractions. I would highly recommend this tour.
We loved getting to see...
Christen S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved getting to see the falls from so many different angles! The boat ride was our favorite! We really enjoyed Parminder, too!
Well worth it!!
Wanda C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. The tour is definitely the way to go if wanting to see multiple sites. The tickets are included so no waiting in the ticket line. The lines were long for the events but moved at a constant rate. The only negative thing I can say is that the meet up coordination was confusing. The tour guide did not do the event with the group and it was never clear where we were to meet up with him when we were done with that activity. Other than that, it was well worth it and we would do it at.
Canada side falls views
Laura P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to enjoy Canada side main attractions, swift & easy. Guide made everything easy & informational
Highlights Tour
Flyer43863363295,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour hit all the highlights of Niagara Falls and was well done. Parminder was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. The amount of walking was manageable, but there should have been more stops where we could sit down as we were essentially on our feet for three hours straight.
Perfect time at Niagra Falls.
Tammy W,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a little confusing to meet up with our guide as we never received a text message. But once we connected with Ryan he was a great guide, knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer all the questions before we even could ask. He told us not just about the falls but other history about the area. Having a small group was perfect felt like we had personal guide.
Not quite there
Jose R,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We booked this tour for a group of 10 people, covering the boat cruise, Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, and the incline railway. While the attractions themselves were incredible, the actual tour package was a major letdown financially and logistically. If you do the math, booking the tickets for these exact attractions directly on your own costs about $43 less per person. Because there were 10 of us, we paid a $430 premium just to be on this tour. For that kind of extra cash, you expect a premium experience, but we didn’t get one. Our tour guide essentially just acted as a ticket dispenser. We received zero history, no background stories of the area, and no real guiding—just some basic, small advice about the schedule of events. Worse yet, being on the tour makes you completely time-bound. You are rushed from one spot to the next with absolutely no room to explore. For example, right after the boat cruise, there is a fantastic hangout section with food and live music. We would have loved to sit down, eat, and enjoy the vibe, but we had to hustle to the next check-in. If you are a solo traveler or a couple who desperately wants someone else to buy the tickets for you, maybe the convenience is worth it. But if you have a group, save your money. Buy the tickets yourself online, move at your own pace, enjoy the parks, and use that extra cash for a great meal instead!
It was an informative...
Candy M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an informative walking tour with beautiful views of Niagra falls. It started with views from the Skylon tower, then to the journey behind the falls, and finished with a boat ride up to the falls! We had a great tour guide who was with us, answered questions, and lead us to all our attractions. Be prepared to walk a lot and get wet!
Family tour of Niagara
Jessica P,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience of Niagara. Zubair was excellent has wealth of knowledge and experience with engaging with different types of people from older to younger crowds. I really enjoyed his recommendations to make the tour worth every penny and Viator is overall great in treating people like VIP beating the crowded areas and skipping the long lines
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