Niagara Falls Day Tour, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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), Approx. 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)

Visit to the "Maple Trail" which includes a maple syrup and chocolate tour and tasting

Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)

BOAT CLOSED FOR WINTER: Dates depend on weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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)

Admission Not Applicable

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.

25 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Winter Tour + Journey & Flight

ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED: Boat closed for winter. Tour includes Niagara's best winter experiences: Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Takes Flight.
BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience when closed.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 12 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included

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 available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience when closed.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 12 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.79

95 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing trip to Niagara Falls
kenneth311,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Thanks to the tour guider - Paul, Queen Tour, he made me had a happy memory for my trip yesterday.He introduced lots of spots for us along the trip.And he was well-managed the trip, included but not limited to time control. I would suggest you to have a trip to Niagara Falls while you travel to Toronto, CN. It would give you an unforgettable memory of your life.
Great way to visit the Niagara Falls!
Adrian C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an interesting and beautiful day! Paul was a great friendly guide! Lots of tips and great attitude from him! Totally recommended!
Truly recommend the experience for a great day out!
Passport29237485517,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took part of this Tour on October 23rd 2025 and it was a delight! Andrew was a fantastic guide, full of helpful facts and insights and a joy to be around (with Homer too!). This tour is highly recommended if you want to explore with some independence but still have guidance and good information (which was beyond perfect for us!)! Thank you Andrew!
Niagara Falls tour and ride
U3006QGsydneyh,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was an excellent tour guide and driver! He went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time and showed us many cool spots in the Niagara Falls area! Definitely would recommend taking this trip if you are looking for a fun and adventurous time! Thanks again to John for making sure everyone made it safe and sound!
Well-managed tour to Niagara Falls
Pierfrancesco A,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice and well managed journey ti the Niagara Falls. John, the guide, was nice and keen to meet the expectations of each single person of the group.
Unforgettable Tour
Wander00606702068,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I had an exceptional experience on this tour - Michael (The Captain) was an incredible tour guide and was friendly and knowledgeable, would definitely recommend!
Would definitely recommend this trip
Helen G,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the trip on the boat and the behind the falls tour and would highly recommend both. Andrew was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. He was very friendly and made sure we had the best experience. There were no queues so got through everything pretty quickly so lots of free time. Wish we had not eaten at the restaurant next to the maple tasting place as quite expensive. There are loads of eating places next to the attractions. We had soup after the behind the falls tour at the cafe at the attraction for $6.50 plus tax each, when we paid $19.99 plus tax for just one panini at the maple tasting restaurant. Definitely try some of the chocolate though at the maple tasting place it was so good.
Excellent experience
Alejandro I,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The very punctual and super experienced driver to help us with a skooter because a fellow passenger required it, The first-class buses and spectacular falls
Be sure to imitate
711ellim,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Apart from weather (some heavy rain) it was a recommended tour. From the information in advance about the implementation everything went smoothly: the view behind the scenes of the waterfall, the boat tour, the dinner (buffet) the view from the tower as well as the good escort and care of 'our' leader Winston. A big thank you to him.
Very enjoyable tour with Andrew
Kristin S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We totally enjoyed this excursion! Andrew is an excellent guide. His instructions to the group were always clear, and he stuck to the timetable. Of the various stops along the way, the only one we probably would skip would be “Behind the Falls.” After we had been on the Hornblower (boat) skirting the foot of the falls, “Behind the Falls” was a bit anti-climactic. (Of course this is no reflection on Andrew.) Andrew is a good driver, knowledgable about the area and easy to understand.