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)
Niagara City Cruise Boat Ride (Skip-the-Ticket Line)
Journey Behind The Falls (Skip-The-Ticket Line)
Skylon Tower (Skip-the-Ticket Line)
Small Group (max 10-20 people)
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
Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon
Reviews
255 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
this is a tour you can...
CHITRA S,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
3.00this is a tour you can definitely do on your own if you have time . The advantage of the guide is they can show you shortcuts to get to the different tours and you get to skip the line in a couple of places. Since we went on a Friday the lines were not long . We didn’t skip the line for the boat trip to the falls (Maid of the mist) . The guide was a very sweet lady but not engaging . She shared some basic information , 5 facts over 3 hours. the activitirs themselves were a lot of fun. Walk from skylon tower to caves is a half hour - we wasted a lot of time on that. The view points on that walk are all blocked by trees . The walk from the cave to the boat is about a half hour. the guide just drops you off at each activity , no information at all about any of the activities.
Rip off and waste of money
Jamie H,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00We had a tour guide whose first day was the day we went. You could definitely tell it was her first day. The attractions themselves were complete let down. It's an obscene amount of walking especially when you have younger children. The tour was supposed to last 3 hours and hours barely lasted two and a half and our tour guide ended leaving us before the tour was over. It was not worth the $600 and I really wish they would make it right
Very Happy with the Experience
Colleen M,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alisha, our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. This is a perfect tour for anyone who doesn't require pick up or drop off. We were provided with all tickets for each activity, including the boat ride, walk behind the falls, the skylon tower and the incline. We were escorted from activity to activity but were not guided through the actual activities themselves so we were able to enjoy each place independently. Just a heads up, wearing sneakers is great for the walking portion of the tour but they will get wet on the boat so you may also want to bring a change of shoes in a backpack if you plan on continuing your day after the tour. Thanks Alisha for a great experience!
Alisha was great. Very...
Kenneth L,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alisha was great. Very positive attitude and very knowledgeable. She kept everything fun and exciting. Would highly recommend.
Niagara Falls
Ralph L,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00We had a very good guides she was a wealth of knowledge and cordial. Niagara Falls is a beautiful place to visit.
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