Toronto: Niagara Falls, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
Overview
Available languages
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
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 open May 1 to Nov 30, subject to winter weather. Replaced with the "Niagara Power Station" experience when closed. PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 10 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Free time for optional activities like lunch, a helicopter ride, Skylon Tower and shopping
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
Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), Approx. May 1-Dec 31
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 "Power Station + Tunnel" experience
Pickup points
Fairmont Royal York
100 Front Street W. Toronto Canada
Intercontinental Toronto Centre By IHG
225 Front Street West, Toronto Canada
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard Street W Toronto Canada
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
475 Yonge Street, Toronto Canada
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto Canada
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-toronto Southwest By IHG
2125 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
135 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good choice for one day
Ken P,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great trip to Niagara Falls. Everything went really well. The pick up was perfect. All of our meeting. Places were assigned and there were no hassles all day.
Just do it ,.. Niagara Falls with The Queen Tours
J9946IOlauraf,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marian was amazing and I loved the knowledge she shared! This tour was everything my husband I expected and more... Book a tour and go enjoy
Great way to get to / see the falls
Simon M,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great (stress free) way to get from Toronto to Niagara and experience the falls. Lina was a great driver/guide and made sure everyone got the most out of their trip / selected experiences.
Niagara Falls evening tour with boat, journey behind the falls, helicopter and fireworks.
Darren P,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience, thank you to Suresh who talked to about the helicopter ride which added an amazing extra to the trip and made it extra special. He went out of his way to help and inform the group. An amazing day out. Highly recommend
Our new friend - Paul
thegwarve,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First class, door to door with a smile!
Perfect tour to Niagara falls
truckermark,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marian is a consummate professional tour guide, from start to finish - while being a confident and careful driver. She kept up an interesting commentary and supplied us with several small folders with content she discussed, to elaborate further. Marian is a fun person to spend a day with on a trip of a life time. She has great measured enthusiasm and a wealth of local knowledge, helpful tips to get the best out of each activity, esp. the boat cruise in particular. Thanks Mariam
Lina was excellent!!! Her...
Mireya R,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lina was excellent!!! Her guide and communication were always very informative. Picked up and dropped off on time …
Great!
cdandoy,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication ahead of time was great and pick- up location easy to find. Captain Michael did a great job. He clearly laid out the schedule for the day and took care of us the whole time. He gave informative information on the drive to Niagara and made sure we knew exactly what to do at each stop if we had prebooked tickets. I really enjoyed the Hornblower cruise! The timing worked out well at all stops. I would highly recommend this tour guide and company.
Trip of a lifetime
laurier792,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great bus ride on a large and modern bus. Knowledgeable guide with great information to share. Niagara Falls were beautiful. It was amazing to experience the power of the water up close. Definitely a must see destination and I highly recommend the Queen Tour.
Niagara Falls
Jennifer K,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very organized and excellent experience. Don’t hesitate to book. All three of the viewing options of the falls are worth every penny. Thanks Lina for a wonderful day
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