Niagara Falls & Around

Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter Ride and Skylon Tower Lunch

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Ultimate Niagara Falls Tour plus Helicopter Ride and Skylon Tower Lunch
  • 5 to 6 hours
  • Flight time: 12 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Niagara Falls from the land and the air on this thrilling small-group sightseeing tour. Fly around and over the mighty falls on a helicopter ride; go to the edge of the Horseshoe Falls and back on the iconic Hornblower Cruise; feel (literally) the power of the water on the “Journey Behind the Falls” walk plus enjoy lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at Skylon Tower. Round-trip transportation from anywhere in Niagara Falls, Ontario is included.
  • Comprehensive tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls
  • Take a helicopter ride above the falls for a perspective that few people get to enjoy
  • Look down on all three waterfalls — Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls — from Skylon Tower
  • Go on the Journey Behind the Falls for a look at the tunnels beneath and behind the waterfalls
  • Enjoy a casual fine dining lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at the Skylon Tower. It is a fixed menu of an appetizer (salad), main entrée (beef, poultry,fish or vegetarian (pasta) along with a dessert.
  • Learn all about the falls from an experienced guide, who will lead you to each activity
  • Small-group tour limited to seven people provides a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Round-trip transport from the downtown Niagara Falls area
  • 12-minute helicopter ride
  • "Voyage To The Falls" (seasonal Apr-Nov, replaced with Niagara's Fury & Butterfly Conservatory
  • Journey Behind The Falls
  • Lunch at Skylons Summit Suite Buffet
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Central pick-up location parking fees ($5-$10 per day)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • 5400 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7T8, Canada

    Please be ready and waiting at Skylon Parking Lot B, 5400 Robinson St. 15 mins before. There is a large, paid parking lot next to the Skylon Tower, where you can park your car (approx $5 - $10/day). The guide will meet you at the Robinson St. entrance of the parking lot.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We offer pick-ups and drop-offs from locations within the downtown Niagara Falls area only. We will contact you 1-3 days prior to your tour regarding a specific pick up time. If you do not have access to phone or email please be ready and waiting 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.

What To Expect

Get things started with a convenient hotel pickup in a comfortable sightseeing vehicle, complete with an expert guide who knows everything there is to know about Niagara Falls.

The ultimate Niagara Falls activity is a Hornblower cruise to the edge of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. No trip to the falls is complete without it. Grab a poncho and get up close and personal with the rushing water. Feel the cool spray and hear the powerful sound. This is the experience of a lifetime.

Then take an equally exciting “Journey Behind the Falls” to explore the scenic tunnels below and behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Make no mistake, thrill seekers — this is as close to the falls as anyone wants to be. The sound is like thunder and the view is breathtaking. Stand back, or in this case stand just close enough to feel the power. It’s exhilarating.

Enjoy the view from above all of Niagara’s natural and man-made attractions on a helicopter ride, flying directly over top of the American and Bridal Veil Falls, then along the curve of the Horseshoe Falls.

Take an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of a Niagara Falls masterpiece, the majestic Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls — the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls from 775 feet (236 meters) up in the air. Then enjoy a casual fine dining lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at Skylon Tower.

Additional stops include Whirlpool State Park and the Niagara Falls hydroelectric generating plants, among others.

Dufferin Islands Park (Pass By)

Journey Behind the Falls

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Niagara Falls Canada

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Niagara Helicopters Limited

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Skylon Tower

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Niagara City Cruises

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Niagara Falls

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 600 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note: Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour is seasonal, operating April - November only, replaced with admission to Niagara's Fury and Butterfly Conservatory in the winter months
  • Attractions are Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tours are in English - French/Spanish may be available upon request (not guaranteed)
  • For the 2023 season, the Voyage To The Falls Boat schedule is as follows: May 6 - June 13 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays 10am-6:20pm June 17 - November 27 Daily 8:30am-8:30pm
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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PuFan_Y
Excellent exploration on the Niagara Falls from over 3 perspectives! The helicopter view was great and exciting, where I can enjoy the city view together with the falls. Then we went to the walking tour just close to the falls, it was nice and a chill and good time for photography. The best part is the cruise, which brought me to just in front of the falls. It was so crazy and I love it so much! Our guide, Pamela, is very friendly and enthusiastic. She knows a lot of history about Niagara and I enjoyed a fabulous visit with her.

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bad weather and some bad service with the pick up points
monica_a, May 2024
nothing to say. this trip was ruined with miscommunication and bad weather. and then we have to wait for our refund.
Great guide
Christopher_M, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Precious was FANTASTIC!! He gave us tons of local facts. He took care of every detail down to opening doors. We have a person in a wheelchair in the tour with us. Precious made sure he was a part of every stop of the tour. The helicopter ride was quick, but we'll worth the money. The cruise to the falls was really nice, and we were able to stay dry. The journey under the falls was quick, but at every turn Precious hump3d us to the front if every line, and told us all the little details to make this an excellent trip. The skylon tower was a view we'll never forget. The food was average at best. Overall I would highly recommend this tour. It may be the best excursion we've ever been on.
Greatest visit with 3 perspectives
PuFan_Y, Apr 2024
Excellent exploration on the Niagara Falls from over 3 perspectives! The helicopter view was great and exciting, where I can enjoy the city view together with the falls. Then we went to the walking tour just close to the falls, it was nice and a chill and good time for photography. The best part is the cruise, which brought me to just in front of the falls. It was so crazy and I love it so much! Our guide, Pamela, is very friendly and enthusiastic. She knows a lot of history about Niagara and I enjoyed a fabulous visit with her.
FANTASTIC
b8cyrhmtyb, Apr 2024
Fantastic package of helicopter, boat, behind the falls and the skyline. My guide Pamela was very knowledgeable about the history of the falls as well as general knowledge of the area.
Exhilarating
RodneyR_L, Oct 2023
Cheryl our tour guide was excellent! She managed every single need and was flexible as we toured with our parents. Helicopter ride was fantastic, short but absolutely satisfying! Behind the falls was a good experience. The boat ride was a hike down to get to then another hike back up to our pick up point, difficult with a wheelchair, but glad Cheryl’s forethought provided us with one. Thanks babes for being the brawn behind the wheelchair! And we certainly got an unsolicited shower. Great experience! Lunch at Skytower was just okay. Views breathtaking but because meal was included with excursion, service was very lacking. Lost opportunity! Overall, we truly recommend this tour. Our trip to NF would not have been as fun without it.
Glad we choose this tour
Stephen_L, Oct 2023
The professional way our tour guide Greg took care of us and kept things moving smoothly was great. Very knowledgeable and very nice to all of us
A must book tour!
Tami_K, Oct 2023
This was a wonderful experience. We highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide Joe was amazing. There were 4 of us celebrating our anniversary.
Excellent
Ian, Oct 2023
An all round enjoyable excursion led by a friendly informative guide. Our transport was clean and comfortable and each stop was well organised and efficiently run. Our included meal was enjoyable with amazing views from the tower.
Fun and fab!
Deb_B, Sep 2023
Joe was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and funny! I like the small group your. We got to Niagara Falls from every angle. The helicopter ride was fabulous. Lunch was great. I can’t say a bad word about it.!
Amazing, Wonderful Adventure! Heidi was our tour guide and she is the bestest! Highly recommend!
Brian_O, Sep 2023
Everything about the falls is breathtaking! Our first time visiting and so happy we were finally able to make this bucket list trip.
Excellent Tour
Sherry_W, Sep 2023
This was a fabulous tour! Every aspect was a delight! First helicopter ride for my husband and he loved it.
A must when visiting the falls
sftkin, Sep 2023
Amazing day and James our guide was extraordinary. Very knowledgeable and friendly he yet beyond to make sure everyone was okay and having a good time.
Niagara Falls Experien e
Sheila_E, Aug 2023
The tour was fabulous. Our tour guide, Samantha was awesome, she was born for that job. Very bubbly and knowledgeable. All aspects of the tour were great. We had very low expectations for the lunch meal but it was good. I highly recommend this tour.
Where is my refund?
Rick_K, Aug 2023
Communication prior to the trip was great. Guide was good. No problems. 100% happy until we get to the helicopter flight. It was cancelled due to low cloud. Apart from the fact that the guide went missing for half an hour while we stood around like stale bottles of piss. We were told that we would receive a refund of around $100 per person because that is the cost to them of the flight. That's crap because it was the main reason we chose the tour at it cost around $480 per person. Anyway three weeks later and no refund. I emailed them a week ago and crickets......
Good tour package
Kristin_P, Aug 2023
The tour was wonderful! Our tour guide Vinny was excellent! He was very informative, nice, and professional. We didn’t have to wait long for the the helicopter ride and boat ride. The only complaint we have was lunch at the Skylon Tower. It was hot inside the restaurant and our waiter was not very good. He never brought us our drinks we requested and was slow. I’ll chalk it up to maybe they were short handed but he was not attentive to our needs at all. Overall though, we had had a great time and experience.
Perfect Day at Niagara Falls!
Agnes_K, Aug 2023
This tour is really a great option if you are visiting for a short time since it covers nearly all attractions. Our tourgide, Jovan was the best. He made sure that we had our best time exploring what Niagara offers while we also learnd about its history from the stories he told. Overall, it was an amaizing experiance and we would highly recommend it to everyone!
Niagara Falls superstar
Homero_M, Aug 2023
wonderful experience, very pleased, with this tour, I really recommend it, you should not miss it, because you can appreciate the falls in all their splendor
Lots of fun was had!
Wendy_C, Aug 2023
Judy was the best! She knows her stuff, so helpful and got you where you needed to be! The helicopter ride was very cool!
Totally worth it
David_S, Aug 2023
The guide was great. All of the sites were amazing and finished with a tasty lunch. Wow to get all that done and be done by 1:30 was amazing and left time for other things. Definitely worth every penny
Great time
Alex_I, Aug 2023
Took our grandson for a fun time in Niagara and he love flying over the falls. I would recommend it.
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