Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon

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About this activity

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 the Niagara City Cruises boat cruise for an up-close look at the falls (seasonal: May to December), 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, the cruise is replaced with Niagara Takes Flight.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: See Sight Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Niagara Falls Incline Railway (Admission Included)
Included: Journey Behind The Falls (Admission Included)
Included: Skylon Tower (Admission Included)
Included: Voyage to the Falls boat ride (Admission Included) (May - December)
Included: Seasonal Boat Replacement: Niagara Takes Flight Ride (Admission Included)(November - May)
Included: Small Group (max 10-20 people)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min Admission included

Your experience begins at the iconic Skylon Tower. After meeting your guide, ascend 775 feet in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, and the surrounding region. Your guide will point out Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls while sharing fascinating stories about the formation of the falls and the history of tourism in Niagara.
Stop 2

Passing by

As you make your way through the Fallsview district, you will pass Fallsview Casino Resort, one of the largest entertainment complexes in Canada. Overlooking the Niagara Falls skyline, the resort features luxury hotels, restaurants, theaters, and gaming floors. Your guide will share how this area developed into Niagara Falls’ premier tourism and entertainment hub.
Stop 3

15 min Admission included

Ride the Falls Incline Railway down the Niagara escarpment toward Table Rock and the brink of Horseshoe Falls. This scenic funicular ride provides incredible views of the Niagara River and the surrounding parklands while transporting visitors directly to the falls area.
Stop 4

15 min

From Table Rock, your guide leads the group along the Niagara Parkway toward the Niagara City Cruises dock. The Niagara Parkway follows the Niagara River and was once described as “the prettiest Sunday drive in the world.”
Table Rock Welcome Centre

Passing by

Located directly beside the brink of Horseshoe Falls, Table Rock is one of the closest viewpoints to the waterfall and a historic gathering place for visitors to Niagara Falls.
Stop 6

one hour Admission included

Your experience concludes with Niagara’s most famous attraction, the Niagara City Cruises boat ride. Sail through the Niagara Gorge and get as close as possible to the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the powerful Horseshoe Falls. Ponchos are provided as you experience the incredible mist and thunder of the waterfalls up close.
Niagara Parks Power Station

Passing by

As you continue along the Niagara Parkway toward the boat dock, you will pass the historic Niagara Parks Power Station. Once the largest hydroelectric generating station on the Niagara River, this massive industrial landmark helped power cities across Ontario for more than a century.
Journey Behind the Falls

one hour Admission included

Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved into the bedrock to experience the incredible power of the Horseshoe Falls from behind the waterfall itself. Step onto the outdoor observation deck where you’ll feel the thunderous vibration of the water crashing into the Niagara Gorge below.
Queen Victoria Park

Passing by

Enjoy a walk through the beautifully landscaped Queen Victoria Park, known for its gardens, walking paths, and unobstructed views of the waterfalls.
Horseshoe Falls

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll stop for stunning viewpoints overlooking Horseshoe Falls, the largest and most powerful of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls.
American Falls

Passing by

As you walk along the Niagara Parkway, enjoy stunning views of the American Falls. Located between Goat Island and Luna Island, this powerful waterfall drops more than 100 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Your guide will point out the unique rock formations at the base of the falls and explain how erosion has shaped this iconic section of Niagara Falls over thousands of years.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the front Amazon Sign at 120 Bremner Road, Toronto. Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start time to ensure the tour starts on time.
Meet your guide outside the front entrance of the Hard Rock Cafe at 333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY.. Your guide will be wearing a black polo shirt with our company logo on it. Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start time to ensure the tour starts on time
Enter Skylon Tower at 5200 Robinson Street through the main front doors. Turn right and follow the See Sight Tours signs to our check-in lobby beside the Daredevil Exhibit.

End point

The guided portion of the tour ends after boarding the Niagara City Cruises boat. Guests complete the cruise independently and may continue exploring Niagara Falls afterward.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly note: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.

Options

Toronto Pick-up Option

Toronto Pick-Up – Walking Tour: Duration: 9h

Your guide will pick you up at 120 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario

Starting point:

120 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5J 0A8, Canada
Niagara Falls, Canada Option

Niagara Falls, Canada Option: Select this option if staying in Niagara Falls, ON. Walking Tour with Boat Cruise, Skylon Tower & Journey Behind the Falls.

Starting point:

Skylon Tower, 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2, Canada
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.

Starting point:

Skylon Tower, 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2, Canada