Niagara Underground: Power Station & Tunnel Under Falls Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

The powerful waters of Niagara Falls hide a truly epic story of electricity and innovation. You'll explore history firsthand as you dive deep into the Falls, in a glass elevator, as part of Niagara's most anticipated new attraction - the Tailrace Tunnel Experience. Uncover the story of Nikola Tesla, and the ‘War of the Currents’ while getting pre-reserved access to Niagara Parks Power Station and the Skylon Tower. Discover the dramatic history of hydropower, unraveled for you by an expert guide on this cultural walking tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Pre-reserved Skylon Tower tickets

Tailrace Tunnel Experience & audio guide

Glass Elevator at the Tailrace Tunnel

Pre-reserved Niagara Power Station tickets

Expertly guided walking tour

Glass Elevator at the Skylon Tower

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Skylon Tower

Begin your walking tour by meeting your expert guide at Skylon Tower. Along with the incredible views (and photo opportunities) you’ll be shown the Niagara Generating Stations supplying power to one-quarter of New York state along with the International Control Dam where water is diverted for use in the Station.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

The Illumination Tower is located near the base of the Niagara River. Here, every evening at dusk, Niagara Falls is transformed into a multi-colored water and light masterpiece. Learn how the light show works as well as the famous figures who have walked this path before including British Royalty.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Niagara Underground

Niagara Underground : Power Station & Tunnel Under Falls Tour

Reviews

4.59

214 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great tour, lots of walking.

    Geraldine K,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Deana is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and attentive. My only complaint would be the long walk as no where when booking the tour did it mention how much walking there was. Luckily it was a nice day.

  • Underground Walking tour

    Brenda M,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Lots of Walking, but guide stopped to let us sit while she was talking about different locations we were at or going to. Do on a week day way less people. Diana was very knowledgeable & shared folklore & facts alike.

  • Gord was awesome !

    Sid N,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative. Gord our tour guide handled things very well. From the people who seemed unhappy about too much walking on a walking tour (couldn't figure them out) to the person trying to video him during his commentary. He handled himself very professionally. We would tell our friends to request him. He knew his stuff!

  • Historical Marvels

    Matthew P,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Historical tour of power and the hydroelectric power plants. From the top of the Skylon to the end of the tunnels.

  • Experience a mile long tunnel

    Janet E,

    Sep 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A great historical tour related to hydroelectric power development. It was very interesting. And the tunnel tour was fascinating

From CA$79.00

4.59
214 reviews