Niagara Underground: Power Station & Tunnel Under Falls Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
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.
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.
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Niagara Underground : Power Station & Tunnel Under Falls Tour
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It’s okay not great
Noemi H,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00To long a walk. Dropped off different location. Instead of picking us up in car to original destination
Overview
Kara P,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Make sure you get an overview of what you should be seeing and that the tour includes all offers in original purchase.
A lot facts and stories to entertain us
F7776AVgaryf,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marni had lots of information to share about Tesla, the hydro plants, both retired and operational. She had enough information to satisfy my engineer husband.
Great Friendly Guide
914nicholer,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marni was awesome! She was very friendly and knowledgeable! She even gave us options on the direction of our tour and made sure we didn’t miss any special experiences!
Tim was a great wealth of...
Rick o,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tim was a great wealth of knowledge and told us unknown facts about Niagara Falls. I also like the fact that he was a WPT Champion. Be prepared to walk a lot so wearing comfortable footwear is a must.
Niagara power
Cori E,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim had a great sense of humor very curious to our needs. Worth your time for a tour. Great way to end our time here in Niagara Falls.
Do it!
Mark S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing time learning the history of the falls power plants all the past and present! Deanna was simply amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and engaged. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to the falls. The view from the tunnel and then the top of the tower, you see it all!
Just Do It
Lorna N,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There is a lot of walking!! The walk to the end of the tunnel is well Worth it. Gord, the tour guide shares his detailed vast knowledge of the area. Just make sure you meet up at correct place; there are many Starbucks in the same area.
Great tour
Ci1997,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Deanna did a great job telling the history behind the power plant Anna so much information on the falls. She was energetic and the tour was b very enjoyable
Excellent tour guide!
karensZ5562BQ,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gord was the best, most knowledgeable tour guide ever! We had done some other tours earlier but didn’t learn anything. Gord taught us things we would not have gotten on some of the other tours.
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