Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with optional boat ride
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Niagara Falls on this full-day tour from Toronto. Travel in a comfortable motor coach with a knowledgeable guide along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Horseshoe Falls, visit Table Rock Welcome Centre, and pause at the Whirlpool Rapids lookout. In summer, you can upgrade to include the legendary Niagara City Cruises boat ride (seasonal from approx. May to November - will be substituted with Niagara Takes Flight when not in operation); Journey Behind the Falls is also available year-round. Enjoy free time to explore on your own, plus an optional Canadian-themed lunch at Maple Leaf Place with maple syrup, fudge, and chocolate tastings along the Maple trail. With flexible options, live commentary, and round-trip transport, it’s perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers year-round.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary is subject to change without notice
The boat operates from May to November - if it is not available it will be substituted with Niagara Takes Flight
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Journey Behind the Falls (if option selected)
Round-trip transportation from Toronto
Live English commentary
Maple syrup, chocolate, and fudge tasting
Climate-controlled, comfortable bus
Professional driver-guide
Boat Tour (if option selected)
Canadian-themed lunch at Maple Leaf Place (if option selected)
Boat / Journey Behind the Falls tickets (unless option selected)
Canadian themed lunch at Maple Leaf Place (unless option selected)
Optional Gratuities
What To Expect
Toronto
The tour departs at 8:30 AM from 55 York Street, Toronto; the drive to Niagara Falls takes about 2 hours. Once the tour departs, your expert guide begins live commentary on the history of Toronto and the Falls.
Niagara Falls
Enjoy free time at the Falls to explore on foot—grab lunch, snap photos, and browse—or use it to add attractions. Pick the Boat Cruise (skip-the-ticket-line + keepsake poncho) or Journey Behind the Falls (skip-the-ticket-line, year-round); in winter, when the boat doesn’t operate, we substitute Niagara Takes Flight.
Options
All-Inclusive
Boat, Journey and Lunch: Maple Leaf Place lunch&Journey Behind the Falls; boat May–Nov (weather dependant), replaced by Niagara Takes Flight in winter
Tour+Journey Behind the Falls
Journey Behind the Falls: Expert guided tour + Journey Behind the Falls (boat not included)
Tour Only
Expert guided tour plus. This option does not include any attractions but offers plenty of free time to explore on your own
Tour + Boat + Journey
Boat and Journey: Expert guided tour with Journey Behind the Falls;boat May–Nov (weather dependant), replaced by Niagara Takes Flight in winter
Tour + Boat
Boat Tour: Expert guided tour plus boat (May to November)-if it is not available, it will be substituted with Niagara Takes Flight
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous late season visit to Niagara Falls
Seaside626231,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fabulous day out with Alex and Lisa. They were fabulous and gave us lots of top tips about how to make the best out of the day. This included tips to keep us as dry as possible on the boat! I would definitely recommend this tour and ours wonderful guides.
As advertised - worth not being your own guide!
Becky J,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was as advertised and I appreciated Alex as our guide - she did a great job of clearly outlining expectations, what our plan for the day was, and keeping everyone on track. I saw some other reviews that said they skipped some itinerary items but our tour was clear: Hornblower Niagara Falls experience including approx 2.5hrs free time, Maple Syrup tasting, drive by stops at the Flower Clock and Power Stations, and 1hr at Niagara on the Lake. Alex provided great information along the journey that was exactly what I love on these tours - information about geography, history, culture, and tidbits of knowledge! Props to Hugo our driver who kept the bus smooth (I am usually prone to motion sickness but his driving kept it at bay!! Huge compliment to his skills!)
A wet and beautiful excursion
Inspire56043472517,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super organized. Better spend some more time in Niagara at the Lake. Maple Syrup Shop can be skipped. Can only be recommended.
Amazing guide and driver.
stephensosko,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide and driver. Alex and Samir were exceptional and made our experience at Niagara awesome. Would have liked a little extra time at Niagara on the Lakes. I highly recommend this friendly tour.
Stupendous
ryanaJ9305NU,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great wee time, blown me away with the experience of a lifetime. Didn’t expect to go as close as we did and it was great. Woman who did the tour was great craic and so lovely. Would seriously recommend to everyone whether it’s with family, friends or even alone. Ticket 🎫
Niagara Falls - Family Day
196trulss,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience for the whole family. Just fit with activities and the tour guide was fantastic. Got enough time alone to take zip-Line and see us a little around for ourselves. Recommended!
Perfect trip at Niagara Falls
Venture38206210418,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The fall is amazing. Tour guide is professional and kind. We had a wonderful trip at Niagara Falls. People should go there to see it.
Great day good fun and well taken care of truly great experience used all our time up extremely well well worth the day
V5218QYpetec,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex is very passionate very knowledgeable knows what she is doing extremely polite and very funny great job used all the time available extremely well great job
Highly recommended
Chris safc1,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip , good organisation by the tour guide and well worth the visit. Highly recommended, #1 tip take a spare pair of shoes otherwise expect wet feet for the rest of the day after the boat trip :)
Great tourguide
vindyf2025,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide very friendly and full of knowledge, very good! Hope can cone to visit niagara again and have more time to spent there
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