Niagara Falls, Canada: Boat Ride, Journey Behind the Falls
Description
Led by the most experienced local guides, your all-inclusive walking tour will provide fascinating insights into the history of Niagara. Descend 120 feet down and Journey Behind the Falls, then embark on an unforgettable Niagara City cruise boat ride through the Niagara River up to Niagara Falls. Morning are Best: beat the heat, avoid the crowds, and free up the rest of your day The perfect Niagara Falls, Canada Experience for those wanting the Top 3 Attractions (Boat, Journey, Falls) with Skip the ticket lines access. • During this intermittent walking tour, you will be traveling approx. 1.5 miles spread out over our 2.5 hours together. Lots of stops, not overwhelming • Get spectacular views of all 3 falls (Canadian Horseshoe, American and Bridal) along with Queen Victoria Park • Feel the thunderous vibrations of the Falls as you descend 120 and Journey behind the Falls • Feel the mist on your face with a thrilling Niagara City boat ride up the Niagara River into the Waterfalls.
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Itinerary
Enjoy sweeping views of all three waterfalls – Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls – as your guide shares stories and fun facts you won’t find in guidebooks.
Walk through this beautiful park along the Niagara Parkway and hear the history of Queen Victoria Place.
See the Skylon Tower from the parkway while your guide explains its role in the Niagara skyline.
Stop at the statue celebrating Nikola Tesla and learn how his innovations helped harness the power of the Falls.
Walk by this garden oasis and hear brief commentary as you continue along the parkway.
The first major Niagara Falls power plant on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, completed in 1905.
Pause at this iconic viewing area right next to the brink of the Falls for photos, restroom break, and time to browse exhibits or souvenirs.
Admire the most powerful of the three waterfalls from multiple viewpoints along the brink.
Descend 125 feet through tunnels behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and feel the thunder of the water from viewing portals and the lower observation deck. 8:30am tours are among the very first guests behind the Falls before the crowds arrive.
Check out view from Across the Gorge looking at the American side that include, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Cave of the Winds and Goat Island
Enjoy the Iconic Street of Fun! Featuring Go carts, Haunted Houses, Wax Museums, the Midway, Mini Putt and Restaurants.
Finish with the world‑famous Niagara City cruise boat ride along the Niagara River into the mist at the base of the Horseshoe Falls – the highlight for our Guests. Souvenir Rain Ponchos are provided, and you’ll get as close to the Falls for unforgettable photos and memories.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Paid parking is available to use at the meeting point for the morning tours (8:30 and 9:30 start times). Parking is limited for the later start times. If the meeting point is not within walking distance of your hotel, please consider public transit, taxi or ride share for transportation.
- This is a walking tour. All guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace. We travel approximately 1.5 miles spread out over the 2.5 hours with plenty of breaks and rests.
- The tour is mostly outdoors and operates rain or shine. Please check the local weather forecast and come prepared for the conditions.
- This tour operates 100% on the CANADIAN side of the border
- Walk Niagara Tours reserves the right to substitute any or all attractions due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, elevator malfunctions, or attraction closures.
Reviews(595)
It is a good experience, but not quite up to the hype. Was nice out on the boat, but too many people and not everyone could get a good view. Was pretty fast for the amount you pay
Dian was an amazing tour leader, she shared lots of stories and made are visit memorable. I would highly recommend it
Recommendations like this mean the world to us. Thank you Sevin!
Prompt. Friendly. Very informative. Fun! You get beautiful views of the falls! Gord our guide was awesome.
Sounds like we've checked all boxes. ;) Thank you for booking and thank you for your review.
GORD WAS AMAZING!!! He was both knowledgeable and humorous. The price is well worth the experience !!!
We LOVE 10/10 reviews! :) Gord is one of the all star tour guides with Walk Niagara Tours who we are lucky to have on the team.
Our tour guide ( Dave ) was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. We enjoyed the tour and highly recommend.
So happy you enjoyed the tour, thank you for booking with us
I came from the State of Md in the US. This was my first trip ever to Canada. I had a wonderful tour experience with Marni. She was very helpful, knowledgeable and personable. Talking to her felt like I have known her for much longer.....lol. I hope to bring friends back to this tour next time.
So glad that you decided to book our tour during your first trip to Niagara Falls. Our package is the best for first timers :)
Great tour of the hi lites of Niagara Falls including the boat ride. Out tour leader Sean was very entertaining and made the experience funny and informative.
Thanks for booking with us Bernice! Your kind words here mean a lot to us. :)
Dave, our guide, was friendly, helpful, and knowledgable about the area and its history. He was clear about how much time we had at each stop and what was involved with the boat ride. He took time to answer questions from each guest. I was amazed about the stories he remembered about people who had gone over the falls - dates, names, and which ones survived. The views were epic, as expected. We asked Dave if he knew a restaurant which was run by a family (we like to support small, local businesses) and he had a few to recommend with different cuisine options. Overall, a nice experience.
Sounds like an all around epic experience ! :) Thanks for sharing !
Our tour guide, Dave, was absolutely wonderful! Very knowledgeable about the city, surrounding area, and all things related to the falls. Also super friendly! Highly recommend.
This recommendation means a lot Erin, thank you for choosing us!
Terry was very informative and I learned a lot. What an experience to walk behind the falls. Then ride on a boat and feel the spray in front of the falls it was very refreshing on the hot day.
The mist is SO nice during the summer eh? Makes those hot days much more pleasant.
