Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower, Behind Falls & Boat Cruise

Three ways to see Niagara Falls in one morning, starting 520 feet up

You ascend 520 feet in a glass elevator at Skylon Tower for panoramic views of all three falls, descend 125 feet through tunnels behind Horseshoe Falls to feel the water's power up close, and sail into the gorge on a Niagara City Cruises boat to see them from water level. All entry fees, the incline railway, and small-group guidance are included. The boat ride runs May through December, replaced by Niagara Takes Flight in winter months.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Table Rock Welcome Centrepass by
2. Journey Behind the Falls1h · entry included
3. Queen Victoria Parkpass by

Niagara Falls sightseeing and cruise

• Meet guide at Skylon Tower
• Ascend 775 feet to observation deck
• View Horseshoe, American, Bridal Veil Falls
• Pass Fallsview Casino Resort
• Ride Falls Incline Railway down escarpment
• Walk along Niagara Parkway to boat dock
• Pass Niagara Parks Power Station
• Stop at Table Rock viewpoint
• Descend 125 feet to Journey Behind the Falls
• Explore tunnels and observation deck behind falls
• Take Niagara City Cruises boat ride
• Sail close to all three waterfalls

The experience

So you're standing in the glass elevator at Skylon Tower and it hits you all at once: the scale of it. You ascend 520 feet in maybe thirty seconds, and suddenly you're looking down at all three falls at once: Horseshoe, American, Bridal Veil. Your guide points out how the Niagara River cuts through the gorge, and you realize the whole thing is moving, eroding, reshaping itself even as you watch. The observation deck wraps around so you can see the Fallsview Casino Resort, the parklands, the way the landscape just drops away. It's the kind of view that makes you understand why people have been coming here for two hundred years.

Then you're back down and heading toward Table Rock, which sits right at the brink of Horseshoe Falls: close enough that you can feel the mist before you even get there. You take the Falls Incline Railway down the escarpment, a quick funicular ride that gives you another angle on the river and the surrounding parklands. The Niagara Parkway, which you walk along next, was once called "the prettiest Sunday drive in the world," and even on foot it's easy to see why. Your guide walks you past the old Niagara Parks Power Station, this massive industrial landmark that powered half of Ontario for over a century, and it's strange to see something so imposing just sitting there in the landscape now.

Journey Behind the Falls is the part that stays with you. You descend 125 feet through tunnels carved straight into the bedrock, and when you step onto the outdoor observation deck, the sound and vibration hit you differently than from above. The water is crashing into the gorge directly below you, and you can feel it in your chest. It's not a view anymore. It's an experience. After that, the Niagara City Cruises boat ride (May through December, in winter months it's replaced with Niagara Takes Flight) takes you out into the gorge itself. You get as close as the boat can go to all three falls, ponchos provided because the mist is real and heavy. The whole tour wraps up at the dock, and your guide heads off while you're still processing what you just saw from three completely different angles.

The whole thing moves at a steady pace. You're not rushed, but you're not standing around either. Groups stay under twenty people, so it doesn't feel like you're herding through a theme park. If you're visiting Niagara Falls and want to see it properly without spending the whole day figuring out logistics and entry lines, this covers the main attractions in one organized morning.

What’s included

• Your tour includes admission to Skylon Tower with access to the 520-foot observation deck, entry to Journey Behind the Falls with the 125-foot descent through tunnels, the Falls Incline Railway ride down the escarpment, and either the Niagara City Cruises boat ride (May–December) or Niagara Takes Flight (November–May).
• Ponchos are provided for the boat experience.
• Your guide leads a small group of no more than 20 people and points out the three falls, the Niagara River, the historic Niagara Parks Power Station, and key viewpoints along the Niagara Parkway and Queen Victoria Park.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English09:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 13:00

Guide in English09:00, 13:30 and 14:30

Guide in English11:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by See Sight Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Niagara Falls from multiple vantage points (high above, from behind, and at water level) without juggling separate tickets and timing. The fixed itinerary and small-group format handle all three in one organized morning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Is the boat cruise included in winter?

The Niagara City Cruises boat ride runs May through December. From November to May, it's replaced with Niagara Takes Flight, which is also included but is not accessible to children under 100 cm in height.

What's included in the price?

Entry to Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, the Falls Incline Railway, and either the Niagara City Cruises boat ride (May–December) or Niagara Takes Flight (November–May). Ponchos are provided for the boat.

How many people are in a typical group?

Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 10 to 20 people per tour.

Is this suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it does involve descending 125 feet through tunnels and riding an incline railway, so consider your comfort with stairs and uneven terrain.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation?

The tour does not include hotel pickup. Public transportation options are available nearby the attractions.

What should I wear?

Wear layers and bring a light jacket. Ponchos are provided for the boat cruise, but you'll get wet from the mist. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the parkway and tunnel sections.

Can I do this tour in summer?

Yes. The boat cruise runs May through December, so summer is peak season. Winter visitors will experience Niagara Takes Flight instead.