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Toronto: Guided Niagara Falls Day Trip with Optional Cruise

4.7  / 51842 reviews
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Toronto: Guided Niagara Falls Day Trip with Optional Cruise
4.7  / 51842 reviews

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Niagara Falls with pickup from select locations in downtown Toronto. Upgrade with options that include skip-the-line entry for a Hornblower cruise and the Journey Behind the Falls.

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Duration 9 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
See pickup & drop-off

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

C
Christian – Australia

Kaleb was a fantastic guide, made an already great itinerary even more enjoyable. Niagara Falls are an absolute must see, and if you want a well organised and well run trip with great guides and convenient transfers, this is the tour you should take.

C
Christian – Australia
S
Scott – Australia

A stress free way of ticking Niagara off your travel list. I would highly recommend Journey Behind the Falls and the Skylon tower - I found them both better than the must do boat trip.

S
Scott – Australia

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    12 pickup location options:

    Dineen Coffee Co., Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, Fairmont Royal York, 300 Front St W, Royal Ontario Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, 352 Front St W, Yonge-Dundas Square, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel

  • Bus/coach

    (105 minutes)

  • Floral Clock

    Photo stop (15 minutes)

  • Niagara Whirlpool

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Maple Leaf Place

    Sightseeing, Pass by

  • Sir Adam Beck No. 1 Generating Station

    Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Niagara Falls, Canadian Side

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (4 hours)

    Niagara Helicopters Limited

    Helicopter flight (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Skylon Tower

    Self-guided tour (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Hornblower Niagara Cruises

    Boat cruise (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Journey Behind the Falls

    Self-guided tour (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (2.25 hours)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel, Royal Ontario Museum, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, 300 Front St W, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Hockey Hall of Fame, 352 Front St W, Fairmont Royal York, Yonge-Dundas Square, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, Dineen Coffee Co.

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • 12 convenient Toronto pick-up points, all directly on the route to the highway
  • Enjoy 3 to 4 hours visiting the waterfalls, experiencing attractions & for lunch
  • Skip the line entry for the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
  • Hear insightful live commentary from your tour guide throughout the journey
  • Visit the Floral Clock, Niagara River Whirlpool, and try 3 maple syrup flavours

Full description

Join a guided tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls from around 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Enjoy historical and behind-the-scenes commentary from your licensed tour guide. Join the tour from one of twelve pick-up points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. All pick-up locations are directly on the route to the highway, so you won't waste time driving in the city. Travel in an air-conditioned minibus to Niagara Falls. Enjoy iconic photo stops on the way to Niagara Falls including the Niagara Floral Clock and Niagara River Whirlpool. Pass by and learn about the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Stations. Freshen up at Maple Leaf Place and try 3 flavours of maple syrup. Spend around 3 to 4 hours of free time in Niagara Falls where you have time for 2 to 3 attractions, to explore the waterfalls and have lunch at one of many local restaurants. Add skip-the-line tickets for the Hornblower Boat Cruise, a 25-minute boat cruise into the waterfalls (the photos with the red raincoats), and Journey Behind the Falls, a close-up experience where you will be right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls (the photos with the blue and yellow ponchos). In Niagara Falls you can add extra attractions like a 12-minute Niagara Helicopter ride over the waterfalls or the Skylon Tower observation deck. If you prefer free time instead, explore Niagara's "entertainment district" Clifton Hill instead of adding attractions.

Includes

  • Pickup from 12 select hotels and central locations in downtown Toronto and Mississauga
  • Hornblower Boat Cruise (if option selected)
  • Journey Behind the Falls entry ticket (if option selected)
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Niagara Parks licensed tour guide
  • Free time to experience Niagara Falls and have lunch
  • Seasonal visits on the way to Niagara Falls might include the Niagara Floral Clock, Niagara River Whirlpool, Niagara Hydroelectric Power Stations, and a maple syrup tasting experience with 3 flavors of maple syrup
  • Lunch
  • Cash tips for your tour guide (optional)
  • Infant child seats (infants 2 and under are free and can sit on your lap)

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup time

15 - 30 minutes before the activity starts.

Pickup included

Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM. The activity provider picks up from 12 locations which are around 5 minutes walking distance from most Downtown Toronto hotels and privately rented accommodation locations. Mississauga pickup is available at 8:55 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), (08:55 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto - 2125 N Sheridan Way).

Tour without Boat Cruise or Journey Behind the FallsTour with Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the FallsTour with Boat Cruise
Drop-off point
Same as pickup points.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Your tour guide can organize tickets for the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls on the day of the tour if you don't pre-book
  • Your tour guide can organize tickets for the Skylon Tower and Niagara Helicopters on the day of your tour
  • The Hornblower boat tour option is closed in the winter. When closed, you will get the Journey Behind the Falls excursion as a substitute. In 2024 it closes on December 2nd. In 2025 it will likely open around May. If you opt for both the boat and Journey, it will be replaced with the Skylon Tower.
  • The trip is from around 8 AM to around 5:30 PM depending on traffic
  • The itinerary may change slightly to accommodate daily conditions
  • The tour stays in Canada and doesn't cross into the USA, no passport is required
  • You can bring your own lunch or purchase in Niagara Falls; don't make reservations as times may vary
  • Luggage and strollers may be allowed if requested in advance
  • Infants 2 and under are free but we must be notified

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1842 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Christian – AustraliaNovember 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Kaleb was a fantastic guide, made an already great itinerary even more enjoyable. Niagara Falls are an absolute must see, and if you want a well organised and well run trip with great guides and convenient transfers, this is the tour you should take.
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Scott – AustraliaNovember 29, 2024  – Verified booking
A stress free way of ticking Niagara off your travel list. I would highly recommend Journey Behind the Falls and the Skylon tower - I found them both better than the must do boat trip.
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jenny – United KingdomDecember 2, 2024  – Verified booking
thank you so much to John who went above and beyond to make this an enjoyable trip. As a lone female traveller these trips can sometimes be nerve wracking but I was made to feel extremely comfortable and looked after.
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Product ID: 191267

Activity provider:Queen Tour Niagara Falls Tours

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