Hornblower Boat and Walking Tour of Niagara Falls
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a brilliant walk with a licensed Niagara Parks Guide and learn the amazing stories, facts, and history of Niagara Falls with the people who know it and love it the best. We specialize in smaller groups of no more than 12, so you won't get lost in a huge crowd.
After your fun filled and informative walking tour you will embark on the iconic Hornblower boat ride to the Falls. Feel the thrill of being right inside the mist of the Horseshoe Falls, it will be unforgettable!
***This tour starts outside the Power Station 7005 Niagara River Parkway, and ends at the boat!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Niagara Falls
You will be taken on a one hour guided walk from behind the Horseshoe Falls to the entrance of the boat.
You will be given tickets for the iconic Hornblower Canada. (Maid of the Mist in the US) Once aboard, you will be given a poncho and taken on a 20 minute boat ride to the Falls. Feel the rush and exhilaration as you get as close as you can get to the breathtaking Horseshoe and American Falls.
What‘s Included
Poncho for boat is included.
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Hornblower Boat and Walking Tour of Niagara Falls
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great experience.
Larry M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00the tour guides were knowledgeable and inciteful about places and things pertaining to the tour and niagara falls location. even with the dreary weather they made the walk fun and educational. paula and the gentlemen who accompanied her kept the group moving while sharing history and events falls related. the hornblower boat ride was exciting and gave us an opportunity to get a close up in personal view of falls.
The guides were awesome,...
Brooke K,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides were awesome, extremely knowledgeable, encouraged questions- took photos, I can’t say enough good about them!!! We will definitely use again!!! We had a fantastic time
Excellent Tour
lisa e,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide very informative and had excellent knowledge of Niagara Falls. He went over and above in meeting us at the location. Owner of business was super friendly, helpful and very engaged in making sure we enjoyed our tour! Highly recommend!
Hornblower boat ride and tour
Barbara H,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick was amazing. Very knowledgeable with the additional little fun facts. Nice walking tour along the walk way along side of the falls. Was not rushed, took his time with us, till we got to the entrance of the Hornblower boat ride. The weather was awful but we had a great time on the tour and boat ride.
Walking tour and boat ride
John G,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00October was a great time to come. Weekdays are the least crowded. Bring extra socks and shoes to change your feet will get soaked
Fun with Patrick
Claire M,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely tour from Patrick who kept us entertained the whole time! The boat was also a lot of fun! Would definitley recommend
exhilarating!
Ishable,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Firstly do your research! HORNBLOWER is Canadian side and Maid of the Mist is USA side. And yes Canadian side is the better side. Meeting point was at the Niagara Falls meeting point and we all arrived early much to the delight of our very energetic host, Bernie. There were 3 couples in the group and we shared introductions and off we went on our walking tour, with Bernie sharing her vast knowledge of the history of the area. She didnt mind a couple dropping back to save their legs while we continued the tour and eventually all met up again at the boat station, swiftly guided through and onto one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. The noise, the experience, the views are just amazing! You cannot go to the Falls without experiencing this boat ride.
Family fun activity…go earlier in the day.
Tracy B,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Boat gets you up close to the falls and the spray from the water. Everyone gets wet! Great experience but crowded. The boat turns so all sides get wet- everyone crowds to the front thinking it is the only place to see the falls but you get wet on all sides!
Niagra Falls Tour
Meleke T,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking tour with lots of history of the area and the falls. This combined with getting up close to the falls on the Hornblower made for a wonderful excursion.
Niagara Falls Tour Guide and Boat ride
Ginger Z,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was amazing and very informative! Tour guide met us and walked us through Niagara Falls explaining ea h part and added few historical stories which made it fun! Boat ride was breathtaking, you get close to the falls and you ride through the mists of the horseshoe falls! We got wet even with rain jacket and ponchos but the experience was well worth it! Highly recommend this tour!
From CA$119.00
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