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
396 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The main elements of the...
Stuart M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00The main elements of the tour, the Skylon Tower, the Journey behind the Falls and the Boat Cruise, were very good and are recommended. However, the tour itself was disappointing. The tour operator had no record of our booking when we arrived at the agreed meeting place at the base of the Skylon Tower. After a number of phone calls, we were added to one of the tours scheduled to depart at 10.30. However, it soon became clear that the first item on the itinerary of the tour we had booked, the journey to the top of the Skylon Tower, was not included on the tour we had been put on. After a number of discussions, we were finally given tickets to go to the Tower later that day, i.e. after the tour had finished. When we arrived at the ticket office for the Journey behind the Falls experience, we were advised that we had 40 minutes to spend there. Unfortunately, a very large coach party arrived, just as we made our way to the lifts. 20 minutes later, we had still not reached the front of the queue for the lifts. Despite this, the Tour Guide refused to extend the time we had behind the Falls. As a result, the visit to the three tunnels behind the Falls was very rushed. The walking distance to the boat terminal was over half a mile. The Tour Guide seemed to be in a hurry to complete the tour. Although the scientist Nikola Tesla had been mentioned earlier in the tour, more information was promised when we walked to his statue on the way to the boat terminal. However, despite being reminded of this, the Tour Guide passed the statue without further comment. The walk to the boat terminal gave us stunning views of the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. However, very little information about these was provided by the Tour Guide and no time was allowed for photos to be taken. In view of the rush, it was assumed that we were booked onto the boat cruise at a specific time. When we arrived at the cruise terminal, it was obvious that the boat tickets were 'open' and not time specific. You get very wet on the Journey behind the Falls and on the boat cruise. We therefore had to completely alter our plans for the afternoon as we had to return to our hotel to change clothes before going out again to go up the Skylon Tower. Overall, very disappointed.
Ashton is awesome!
Maxine G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour. From the Skylor tower, Journey behind the Falls, to the Niagra boat tour, Ashton was there guiding us, sharing interesting history, and entertaining us. He was also very accommodating with my dad who has mobility issues. There is some walking on this tour!
Big N Camille 7 Year Anniversary to Niagara Falls
Camille B,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing, breathtaking experience. My husband and I loved the Falls. We will definitely be returning next year to do again with our son. Our tour guide Julian was great, he was extremely polite and very knowledgeable. I helped us enjoy the entire experience and gave us all the history about Niagara Falls.
The tour guide Julian was...
Gaby N,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide Julian was very friendly and our group was great! We really enjoyed going through the boat ride and behind the falls to see them up close.
Wonderful experience at a great price.
Beth D,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good experience for the cost. Be prepared to walk, I believe they said approximately 2 miles. Our tour guide Gladys was great.
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