Discover Niagara Falls on a day tour from Toronto with historical and behind-the-scenes commentary. Enjoy famous attractions, including the Hornblower boat ride or Journey Behind the Falls.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide included
- English
- Pickup included
- Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM. The activity provider 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 Park), (07:55 - Courtyard Toronto Downtown - 475 Yonge), (08:00 - Chelsea 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 - 225 Front), (08:20 - 300 Fr Street West), (08:20 - 352 Front St West), (08:45 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto - 2125 N Sheridan Way).
Experience
12 pickup location options:
Royal Ontario Museum, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel, Shoppers Drug Mart, Starbucks, 140 Yonge St #200, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel, Fairmont Royal York, Waves Infosoft, Hockey Hall of Fame, Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
Bus / coach
(1.5 hours)
Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Bus tour (1 hour)
Journey Behind the Falls
Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Niagara Falls, Canadian Side
Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (4 hours)
Hornblower Niagara Cruises
Boat cruise (1 hour)
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Helicopter flight (1 hour)
Journey Behind the Falls
Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Skylon Tower
Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Clifton Hill
Lunch, Free time, Shopping, Walk (1 hour)
Niagara Whirlpool
Photo stop (15 minutes)
Floral Clock
Photo stop (10 minutes)
Bus / coach
(2 hours)
12 drop-off locations:
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, Shoppers Drug Mart, 140 Yonge St #200, InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel, Royal Ontario Museum, Starbucks, Fairmont Royal York, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Waves Infosoft, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Skip the lines for the Hornblower Boat Cruise and sail up close to the falls
- Enjoy 4 hours of free time for activities in Niagara Falls and Clifton Hill
- Enjoy the convenience of return transfers from Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
- Listen to informative live commentary from your tour guide along the way
- Stop for photos at gems, such as the whirlpool, floral clock, and power station
Experience a guided tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and discover the mighty waterfalls with stunning views. Enjoy historical and behind-the-scenes commentary from your local and licensed tour guide.
Your day will start with complimentary pickup from central hotels and locations across Downtown Toronto and Mississauga and arrive in Niagara Falls around 10:00 AM to enjoy 4 hours in summer or 3 hours in winter of free time to explore the falls. Add attractions to your tour package to experience the best of Niagara Falls.
Take this tour in the summer and take the Hornblower Boat Cruise, the world-famous boat ride, formally called the Maid of the Mist. Get up close to the Niagara Gorge, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and feel the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
You can even enjoy this tour in the winter when the boat is not running. Add other famous experiences to your tour experience including the Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, or Niagara's Fury.
Explore Clifton Hill for solo and family fun with activities like the Niagara SkyWheel, Ripley's Believe it or Not, and an arcade. Pack a lunch to have a picnic by the waterfalls or order at a local restaurant.
Next, go on a scenic and narrated drive across the Niagara Parkway. Stop and take photos at iconic attractions along the way like the Niagara Whirlpool Rapids, the floral clock and the Niagara Power Station.
Next, enjoy a maple syrup tour and tasting and try Canadian-inspired treats like homemade fudge, poutine, maple beer, or Niagara’s famous ice wine.
Return to your original location in Toronto around 5 PM and enjoy a full evening in the city with time for dinner and time to plan an evening event for yourself.
- Pickup from 10 select hotels and central locations in downtown Toronto, and 1 in Mississauga
- Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned 13 or 24-seat minibus
- Niagara Parks licensed tour guide
- Attractions (as listed in the tour option)
- Free time to experience Niagara Falls, the Horseshoe Falls, and Clifton Hill
- Seasonal stops at iconic landmarks including the Niagara Whirlpool, Floral Clock, and the Niagara Power Station
- Hornblower cruise (if option selected)
- Lunch
- Tips
- Infant child seats
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The trip is from around 8 AM to around 5:30 PM
- You can bring your own infant child seats
- The itinerary may change slightly to accommodate daily conditions and to ensure each tour is enjoyable
- The tour stays in Canada and doesn't cross into the USA, so no visa or passport is required
- If you don't want to do the included activities, other popular options include the Journey Behind the Falls ($28), Skylon Tower Observation Deck ($20); Niagara SkyWheel ($16), and a helicopter ride (C$147)
- You can bring your own lunch or purchase in Niagara Falls; don't make reservations as times may vary
- Food and drinks with a lid are allowed to be brought on the bus
- The Hornblower boat tour option is available until the water freezes around late December. When this happens you will get the Journey Behind the Falls excursion as a substitute