Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon
Overview
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3 hours 30 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 a Hornblower cruise for an up-close look at the falls (seasonal: May to October), 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, enjoy the Niagara SkyWheel and Niagara Fury.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total walking distance is 2.5km
Please note the Hornblower boat ride is seasonal, operating May through October. Please phone ahead to confirm availability.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Niagara Falls Incline Railway (Pre-Reserved)
Seasonal Boat Replacement: Niagara Takes Flight Ride (November - May)
Journey Behind The Falls (Skip-The-Ticket Line)
Skylon Tower (Skip-the-Ticket Line)
Small Group (max 10-20 people)
Niagara City Cruise Boat Ride (Skip-the-Ticket Line) (May - November)
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Meet your guide outside the front entrance of the Skylon Tower. You will then ascend 520 ft. in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you can see the three Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls
Walk to Journey Behind the Falls where you will descend 125 ft (approx. 40m) to explore cave-like tunnels behind the Falls.
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.
Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon
Reviews
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable, but tiring!
Ian G,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00This was a good tour, but due to crowds, took around 4.5 hours. While our guide had some useful information, he was not the most bubbly person when speaking. Bring walking shoes, because we walked around 15k steps, but did see everything. Gave us good time for each event too. Would recommend.
Don't miss Canada!
LUZ M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is the best experience. Li my tour guide was the best. Extremely knowledgeable, sweet and funny.
A Perfect Niagara Falls Experience
Jill M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour — and its length — was perfect for us. A total of 3.5 hours We arrived at the Skylon Tower early to shop and explore a bit. Since a cold front had moved through the area and we hadn’t packed for it, we purchased some hats and gloves from the shops inside. The tower has a variety of stores and even a large game room on the ground floor, so there’s plenty to keep you busy before your tour begins. We met our tour guide, Khalid, at the Skylon Tower. He shared some interesting history and trivia before we ascended to the observation deck for an incredible aerial view of both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Falls, as well as the surrounding waterways. Next, we headed to the Behind the Falls experience. They provided long ponchos (which can be recycled afterward), and this area also offers shopping and food options. After some free time and a set meeting point, we continued on to the boat tour. At this point, Khalid thanked us and moved on to his next group while we boarded the boat for our final adventure. We received another poncho (that also can be recycled) and found a spot along the right side of the boat — if you go to the left side of the boat you will stay close to the Falls for longer. Be prepared to get wet! The views are absolutely breathtaking. The boat portion lasts about 15 minutes, and on the return trip, the right side of the boat gets its turn closest to the Falls but the least amount of time. You can move around the boat to get the views and pictures that you want. Overall, this tour was well-organized, perfectly timed, and offered a great mix of experiences. Highly recommend!
Request Rosita!
Diana M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We got to do the activities we wanted plus see a lot of sights and hear information we never would have known if we did it on our own! Rosita was incredible! She was knowledgeable, funny and made sure we had enough time to have the best experience!
Rozina was an excellent...
Suzi T,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rozina was an excellent tour guide! We thoroughly enjoyed our day touring Niagara Falls and learning a little history about the area.
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