Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower & Behind the Falls Tour

Two Views of Niagara Falls in One Morning: 520 Feet Up, Then 125 Feet Down

You ride the Skylon Tower elevator to an observation deck 520 feet up for panoramic views of all three falls, then descend 125 feet underground into Journey Behind the Falls for a close encounter with the roaring water. A local English-speaking guide leads the small group of up to 12 people, all entry fees are included, and the whole experience takes 2 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Journey Behind the Falls30m · entry included
2. Skylon Tower45m · entry included

Explore Niagara Falls attractions

• Visit Skylon Tower observation deck
• Experience Journey Behind the Falls
• View Horseshoe Falls

The experience

You start at Skylon Tower at 520 feet above the ground, where the observation deck opens up to the whole landscape: Bridal Veil, Horseshoe, American Falls all visible at once. The group stays small, capped at 12 people, so you're not jostling for space at the windows. Your guide is local and speaks English, and they know which angles matter and when to let you just stand there and look. The whole thing takes 2 hours from start to finish.

Then you head down. Journey Behind the Falls takes you 125 feet below ground into a tunnel that runs right into the base of the Falls themselves. The roar gets louder as you go deeper, and when you reach the viewing platform, the mist hits you and the sound is so loud you feel it more than hear it. It's the opposite of the tower view, instead of seeing the whole thing from far away, you're inside it, and the water is moving past you at a speed that makes the height and volume suddenly real in a way a photograph never does.

All entry fees are included, so there's no stopping at ticket windows or figuring out what costs extra. The tour wraps in the afternoon, which leaves your day open before or after. It's built for people who want to see Niagara Falls properly but don't want to spend all day doing it, and who'd rather have someone who knows the place walk them through both angles instead of wandering between attractions on their own.

What’s included

• Admission to Skylon Tower observation deck.
• admission to Journey Behind the Falls tunnel.
• local English-speaking guide.
• small-group experience with maximum 12 participants.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We meet the Clients from inside the Skylon Tower (Reception) by STARBUCKS”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Niagara Falls Discovery Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Niagara Falls from two completely different angles (high and far away, then low and up close) without arranging separate tickets or timing the visits yourself. The small group size and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the two views.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the tour price?

All admission fees for Skylon Tower and Journey Behind the Falls are included. No hidden costs.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 2 hours total.

What's the group size?

Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 people.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide is local and speaks English.

How high is Skylon Tower?

The observation deck is 520 feet above ground.

How far below ground is Journey Behind the Falls?

The tunnel descends 125 feet below ground to the base of the Falls.

Can I visit just one attraction instead of both?

The tour includes both Skylon Tower and Journey Behind the Falls as a combined experience.

Are there stairs or elevators?

Skylon Tower uses an elevator to the observation deck. Journey Behind the Falls involves walking through a tunnel with stairs at the entrance and exit.