Niagara Falls Day Tour, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
Overview
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9 hours
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Discover the best of Niagara Falls with a guided day tour. Depart from 12 locations across Downtown Toronto or Mississauga around 8:00 AM. Learn about Niagara's history and the best things to do during your air-conditioned drive.
This package includes skip-the-line tickets for Niagara's two most famous excursions, the Hornblower boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Experience the iconic Hornblower boat ride (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), a 25-minute cruise into the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Then travel through the tunnels behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and enter a viewing balcony next to the waterfalls. Take the most incredible photos of Niagara Falls with these two experiences. You will also have free time to explore Niagara Falls and grab lunch at a local restaurant.
Your tour includes photo stops at the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and a maple syrup tour and tasting (try 3 flavours of Canadian maple syrup). Return to your hotel around 5:30 PM.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free time for optional activities like lunch, a helicopter ride, Skylon Tower and shopping
Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), May 8 - Nov 30
Transportation: pick-up and drop off from central meeting points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
Skip-the-line entry for Journey Behind the Falls, an experience with the closest views to the falls
Travel in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
BOAT CLOSED FOR WINTER: Exact dates depend on weather. Replaced with Skylon Tower Observation Deck.
Visit to the "Maple Trail" which includes a maple syrup and chocolate tour and tasting
Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Toronto
Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM. The tour picks up from 11 locations which are around 5 minutes walking distance from most Downtown Toronto hotels and private rented accommodation locations. Mississauga pickup is available at 8:45 AM. The activity provider will confirm pickup details with you via email. Make sure the provider emailed you a confirmation because they do not go to unscheduled pickup locations. 07:45 - Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens) 07:55 - Courtyard Toronto Downtown (475 Yonge) 08:00 - Chelsea Hotel Toronto (33 Gerrard) 08:10 - Dundas Square / Dundas Station (279 Yonge) 08:10 - Dineen Coffee Co / Queen Station (140 Yonge) 08:10 - Hockey Hall of Fame / King Station (30 Yonge) 08:15 - Fairmont Royal York / Union Station (100 Front) 08:15 - InterContinental Toronto Centre (225 Front) 08:20 - 300 Front Street West 08:20 - 352 Front Street West 08:45 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto (2125 N Sheridan Way)
Maple Leaf Place
Enjoy a mega-Canadian experience at Maple Leaf Place! This will be a rest stop with refreshments. It will also include a tour of Canada's famous Maple Syrup production process and 3 mouth-watering samples of maple syrup. You will also have a chance to try locally made chocolates.
Options
Tour Including Boat & Journey
ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED: Includes BOTH of Niagara's most famous attractions, the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls.
BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): Boat closes from December 2 until around May 9. Exact dates depend on the weather. When closed, replaced with Skylon Tower.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 12 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:45 to 8:20 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Captain was our guide...
Ronald V,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Captain was our guide and was full of information about Toronto and Niagra Falls and the surrounding areas. He kept was entertained.
Would recommend this tour...
Nik G,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Would recommend this tour to the falls, boat ride and behind the falls. Well organized and on time. We had plenty of time to walk around on our own and explore. “The Captain” Michael did a great job of informing us of the various sites along the way, and the history.
Pleasurable & fun
Lina P,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00Read the itinerary well. We didn’t go photo shoot at Floral clock. It was included in the itinerary.
Excellent the service and...
Christina S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent the service and fiendly the tour guide. We had a very good time. Nothing to change. I can recommend it👌
While it was great ,...
Helen C,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00While it was great , there is a real disconnect between the pick up spot and when you come out of the journey behind the falls. You return back to the shop with many exists and little time to find exactly where you should get out to meet the bus . Lots of traffic and bus parked in different area to where stated
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