Niagara Falls Boat Ride VIP Boarding & Journey Behind the Falls
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Be first on the morning boat ride and claim the best spots before the crowds board! This VIP Early access on a Niagara Falls boat ride means you can take the best onboard photos ....and enjoy front row mists! The 20 minute cruise around the falls can drench anyone adventuring near enough.
Following the Niagara City Cruise, your guide will immerse you in the history and stories of the Falls and point out key landmarks that define the Falls, and you'll enjoy more iconic vantage points you'll want to capture with your camera.
Table Rock Visitor Center is next where you’ll get to enter the Journey Behind the Falls experience. With a pre-booked time slot, climb right down the stairs into the rocky caves behind Niagara Falls where crashing water reverberates through the tunnels. The path leads to a ledge on the side of the falls where you can feel the true power of 3,160 tons of water a second as it comes cascading down close by.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace, you'll cover roughly 2 Km (1 mi). We encourage appropriate footwear for uneven surfaces.
Please note that this tour takes place entirely outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the season. Winter months in particular can be quite cold, be prepared to remain outside for the majority of the tour’s duration.
Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
See Niagara Falls up close on a stunning boat cruise followed by a guided walking tour and visit to Journey Behind the Falls. This ultimate Niagara Falls tour with special access to the first elevator of the day. This journey brings you 19 stories down into the gorge, complete with panoramic views, meaning you’ll be the first ones down to the docks and personally escorted onto the Niagara City Cruises boat. Once on the boat, you get to pick the best possible viewing spot before the crowds arrive. A complimentary poncho is included and trust us you’ll need it! The 20 minute cruise around the falls can drench anyone adventuring near enough.
Niagara Falls Canada
Following the Niagara City Cruise, your guide will immerse you in the history and stories of the Falls as you take a walking tour around the boardwalk. Your guide will point out key landmarks that define the Falls, and you'll enjoy more iconic vantage points you'll want to capture with your camera.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Niagara City Cruises poncho
Journey Behind the Falls ticket
Live guide audio
Skip-the-line First Elevator
Expertly guided walking tour
Niagara City Cruise ticket
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
Options
First Niagara Boat
First Niagara Boat & JBTF
Reviews
480 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Winter in Niagara falls
sandrinetP3640HJ,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience, cold and wet but a wonderful guide and great stories to learn about. Linda is a verry interesting guide.
Great
Franklin B,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome with scheduling had no problems. Ready to try it again for my next trip, I will pass along to my friends.
Great tour!
Z5878ZGscottb,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim was a tremendous tour guide—knowledgeable, friendly and a great storyteller. It was chilly, but Tim made our time very enjoyable. Highly recommend!
VIP is the way to go!!!!!
Amanda E,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great! Fun! Lots of laughter! Be prepared if it is Winter! Two layers including pants, hand and feet warmers are just nice to have; 2nd dry head covering for after the boat; bring a small water proof bag of dry head gear and gloves; and wear bags in your shoes to prevent your feet from getting wet. Linda was a great tour guide! She told us places to eat, not eat, go and not worth the money and of a absolutely beautiful "Hallmark" town called Niagara on the Lake! It is a must see! Nina's bakery there is awesome!!! You need a car to go to Niagara on the Lake. It is about 38 minutes away from the Falls. Ferris Wheel is worth the money if you would like to see everything around you to determine what places you want to go. The broadwalk is also great ( which is where the Ferris Wheel is located). It is like Vegas for kids!!!!
Great guide!
Heather L,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Linda was a fabulous tour guide. As a local who has lived in Niagara her whole life, her passion for the area and its history is evident and she gave us some excellent tips on where to go for the rest of our day in the area. The falls are a must see!
Great experience
Maurizio G,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and tour guide- cold but worth it . Guide was clear and great in presenting interesting facts and keeping thee group together
Tim truly makes it 100% worth it
cydneyjustineleac,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I could give 10 stars, I would — and they’d all go to Tim! Our Niagara Falls tour today was nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s all because of him. This man doesn’t just guide a tour… he brings the entire experience to life. Tim spoke with so much heart, knowledge, and enthusiasm that we felt like we were discovering the falls for the first time in history. He didn’t rush a single moment, he shared stories we’d never hear on our own, and he gave us the kind of insight that turns a scenic stop into a once-in-a-lifetime memory. Every viewpoint, every fact, every hidden detail he chose to share showed just how dedicated he is to giving an unforgettable experience. His passion for the falls is contagious — you don’t just see Niagara with Tim, you feel it, understand it, and fall in love with it. Our trip would NOT have been the same without him. If you’re coming to Niagara Falls, the smartest thing you can do is book a tour with Tim. He made our day unforgettable in a way no brochure, no video, and no other guide could ever match. Highly, HIGHLY recommended!
Fantastic
770kieranj,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim was welcoming, friendly and funny. Full of great local knowledge and facts about the Falls! Would recommend to anyone going to Niagara Falls
Wonderful Niagara Falls experience
Andrew H,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meesh was a brilliant tour guide! We really enjoyed our tour. She was engaging, fun, knowledgeable, and passionate. Would highly recommend.
Niagra Falls boat tour and behind the falls
Jael D,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was perfect! So detailed, so funny, and thorough! Will recommend. I booked through trip advisor & the meeting point was super accessible. Mich explained everything to us perfectly .
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