Niagara Falls: Tailrace Tunnel Experience

Experience the breathtaking Niagara Power Station Tour that takes you on a journey through underwater tunnels, showcasing innovation and the fascinating story of electricity. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skylon Tower - Start your walking tour by meeting your knowledgeable guide at Skylon Tower. In addition to the breathtaking views and photo opportunities, you’ll be introduced to the Niagara Generating Stations, which supply power to a quarter of New York State, and the International Control Dam, where water is diverted for use in the Station.
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What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Pre-reserved Skylon Tower tickets with Glass Elevator access
  • Tailrace Tunnel Experience & audio guide
  • Glass Elevator at the Tailrace Tunnel
  • Pre-reserved Niagara Power Station tickets
  • Daredevil Exhibit tickets
  • Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The mighty waters of Niagara Falls conceal an incredible tale of electricity and innovation. Participants will delve into history as they descend into the Falls via a glass elevator, as part of Niagara’s Tailrace Tunnel Experience. They will uncover the stories of Nikola Tesla, the ‘War of the Currents,’ and the daredevils who took on the Falls, all…

Location
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at lobby of Skylon Tower - 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2. Look for your guide next to the Starbucks inside the lobby, holding a green Walks sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rose
Feb 23, 2026
So interesting! - Did the audio tour but didn’t end up listening, there was enough items to read and a short video. The tunnel was impressive- the length of it and the height. You will be walking 2100+ft, almost half a mile in the tunnel. I could imagine the view at the platform to be really spectacular but it was really misty when we got there. Neat to see all the ice up close. Interesting to learn the history. We really enjoyed. Tip- don’t buy anything from the private tours, buy directly from Niagara parks and you will save with the Wonder pass. February 2026- Adult ticket for power plant tour is $33, wonder pass is $65 and includes behind the Falls $28 and Take Flight $33 and two days of unlimited railway, plus others. So unless you are doing only one activity, get the Wonder pass.
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Wanderer57080614098
Jan 24, 2026
Great experience - He was a great guide. Loved all the information he gave us!
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Ethanhd678wz
Dec 31, 2025
Learned the history of Niagara Falls - Great guide. Great experience. All in all the total walk distance is about 2 miles split up with breaks to talk about the history. Kevin our guide was awesome and definitely loves what he does. We went in December and it’s not near as cold as expected. Boat ride was great with solid views.
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Cherylpb5327bt
Nov 19, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Kevin did a wonderful job! He was super helpful & knowledgeable! This was a great experience to celebrate my birthday! We will definitely be booking this excursion when we visit Niagara Falls again!
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F7776avgaryf
Oct 27, 2025
A lot facts and stories to entertain us - Marni had lots of information to share about Tesla, the hydro plants, both retired and operational. She had enough information to satisfy my engineer husband.
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914nicholer
Oct 27, 2025
Great Friendly Guide - Marni 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!
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Rick_o
Oct 26, 2025
Tim was a great wealth of... - Tim 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.
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Cori
Oct 25, 2025
Niagara power - Tim 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.
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Noemi_h
Oct 29, 2025
It’s okay not great - To long a walk. Dropped off different location. Instead of picking us up in car to original destination
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Kara_p
Oct 29, 2025
Overview - Make sure you get an overview of what you should be seeing and that the tour includes all offers in original purchase.
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From $71
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).