Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat
Description
Your first stop is Skylon Tower, you’ll head up 520 ft. in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you will be treated to an incredible, birds-eye view of all three Niagara Falls, the Niagara River & surrounding area. At your next stop you will descend 125 ft to explore cave-like tunnels at Journey Behind the Falls. This experience is a treat for the senses as you’ll be able to not only hear the falls, but feel them as well. Next jump aboard the 20-minute Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) Boat Tour (seasonal, operating May-Nov., replaced with Niagara Takes Flight during the winter months). You will sail around the Niagara gorge, get as close as possible to the Falls and feel the refreshing mist. During the final portion of your tour, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of the city. Your guide will take you to several points of interest including the Dufferin Islands, the International Control Dam, the Old Scow, Whirlpool Rapids and the Floral Clock
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Itinerary
Enjoy seamless pickup and drop-off from Niagara Falls hotels on both the Canadian and U.S. sides, plus convenient central meeting points in Toronto. Sit back and relax while we handle the transportation so you can focus on the experience.
Enjoy a peaceful stop at Dufferin Islands, a scenic oasis of lush greenery, winding trails, and quiet waterways just minutes from the Falls.
Pass by the International Control Dam, an engineering structure used to regulate the flow of water between hydroelectric stations while preserving the iconic appearance of Niagara Falls.
Pass by the famous Niagara Scow, a steel barge stranded in the Niagara River rapids since 1918 and now one of the most recognizable landmarks along the Niagara River.
Drive past historic hydroelectric generating stations built along the Niagara River that harness the immense power of Niagara Falls to produce electricity for the region.
Pass by this historic hydroelectric power station located along the Niagara River. First opened in 1905, the beautifully restored building is now a major attraction showcasing the history of hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls.
Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved into the bedrock at Journey Behind the Falls. Step onto observation decks located just feet from the rushing water of Horseshoe Falls and experience the incredible power of Niagara from behind the cascade.
Ascend 520 feet above Niagara Falls at the iconic Skylon Tower. From the observation deck, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the surrounding Niagara region.
Enjoy a narrated drive along the Niagara River Parkway, often described as one of the most beautiful drives in Canada, with stunning views of the Niagara River and surrounding landscapes.
Drive past the dramatic Niagara Whirlpool where the powerful Niagara River forms a swirling vortex within the Niagara Gorge.
Pass by the famous Floral Clock, one of Niagara Parks’ most photographed landmarks made up of thousands of colorful flowers arranged in seasonal designs.
Board Niagara City Cruises for an unforgettable boat ride to the base of Niagara Falls. Sail through the mist as you approach the towering Horseshoe Falls and experience one of Niagara’s most iconic attractions up close. During the winter months, this experience is replaced with Niagara Takes Flight, an immersive flying theatre ride that takes guests on a breathtaking journey over Niagara Falls and the surrounding region.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pickup/drop-off in Niagara Falls (CANADA & USA) and central Toronto pickup spots. Central meeting point pick-up in Toronto is 120 Bremner Road, Toronto, ON. Please select your preferred pick-up location from the options list after confirming availability. We will contact you 1-3 days prior to your tour regarding a specific pick up time. If you do not have access to phone or email please be ready and waiting 30 minutes prior to your tour start time. If you did not select a hotel and do not require a hotel pick up, please be ready and waiting at your chosen meeting location.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All attractions are wheelchair accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- For the 2026 season, the Voyage To The Falls Boat is available May through November. Please phone ahead to check availability.
- Kindly note: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.
Reviews(3,372)
Frank met us early and helped us through every aspect. The experience was exceptional, transportation was comfy and timely.
The tour guide was welcoming and knowledgeable. He explained things well and kept us on track along the tour.
Great guide! Very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. He had a very bubbly and positive vibe.
Wonderful tour. Too bad it was raining and then foggy. Had some misinformation at the meeting place for pickup and was afraid we missed your. But all was resolved. Wish it had been sunny when going up in the sky tower we couldn’t see the falls very well at all But great guides and the next two parts were perfect with better weather
The experience we had was great. Our guide was great, friendly and very knowledgeable. Really had fun.
This was helpful but we really were not allowed much time to walk around and shop at each site.
Phenomenal experience! The Falls are breathtaking and the boat ride specifically is exhilarating. The entire tour was worth every penny. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the city of Niagara Falls as well as the Falls itself, both the US and Canadian sides. In my opinion this is the best way to see the Falls, from head on to behind the falls. I travelled with my 14 year old grandson and he had a blast.
They walked us through the lines as needed. Early tours worked great for us. Sabrina did wonderful so say hi to her if you are lucky enough to get her as your driver/guide. We ended up going behind the falls, up the skylon, on the boat into the mist and to the whirlpool. A great memory for us all.
THIS TOUR IS NOT 4 HOURS! I booked this tour w the understanding that it was 4 hours long, as that is how it’s described on their description. Upon arriving for the tour at 11am, the guide explained that we’d get back around 830/9pm. WHAT I jumped off because I planned my day around a 4 hour tour, not an 8-9 hour tour.
Sam was a great guide! Very informative and pleasant.
