Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Journey, Skylon, & Boat
Description
This guided tour combines the region’s top experiences into one seamless day with round-trip transportation from your downtown Toronto hotel. Explore Niagara Falls from above, behind, and right at the base with admission to the Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, and a Niagara City Cruises boat ride (May–December, replaced by Niagara Takes Flight in winter). Begin at the Skylon Tower, riding a glass elevator 520 feet up for panoramic views of all three waterfalls and the Niagara River. Next, descend approximately 125 feet at Journey Behind the Falls to explore tunnel-like passageways and stand on observation decks just steps from the cascading water. Then board the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, sailing through the Niagara Gorge and feeling the mist as you get as close as possible to the Falls, with a complimentary poncho provided. Enjoy a narrated drive past landmarks before relaxing on the return drive to your downtown Toronto hotel.
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Itinerary
Your day begins in downtown Toronto where you will be picked up by your guide and board a comfortable vehicle for your journey to Niagara Falls. Relax as you travel through the scenic countryside of Ontario while your guide shares stories about the region. The tour starts at 8am, after your guide picks you up from downtown Toronto. It will take approximately 1.5-hours to travel to Niagara Falls.
Enjoy a relaxing drive through the Niagara Region as your guide introduces you to the history, geography, and culture of the area before arriving at one of Canada’s most famous natural landmarks.
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.
Pass by several historic hydroelectric power stations along the Niagara River that harness the immense energy of Niagara Falls to produce clean electricity for the region.
Drive past this historic hydroelectric power station along the Niagara River. Originally opened in 1905, the impressive structure highlights the early development of hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls.
Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved in bedrock at Journey Behind the Falls. Step onto observation platforms located just feet from the rushing water of Horseshoe Falls for an unforgettable perspective.
Ascend 520 feet above the Falls at the iconic Skylon Tower. From the observation deck, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, and the surrounding region.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Niagara River Parkway, often described as one of the most beautiful drives in Canada, with incredible views of the Niagara River and surrounding landscapes.
Board Niagara City Cruises for a thrilling boat ride to the base of the Falls. Experience the mist and thunder of the cascading water as you sail past the American Falls and toward the towering Horseshoe Falls.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel or other location in the DOWNTOWN Toronto area. Please contact us directly if you are unsure whether your place of stay is in our pick-up area. *Please note that airport pick-ups do not fall into this category
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Please note: Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour is seasonal, operating May - November only, replaced with admission to Niagara Takes Flight in the winter. Please phone ahead to check boat availability in season.
- Please note: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.
Reviews(192)
Great day out. Covered all the “must see” spots at Niagara Falls. Boat trip was excellent. Our guide Esaan was great and very knowledgeable.
Great day at the Falls and Tim was a great host, very knowledgeable and showing us all the other local attractions.
Grayson with SeeSight Tours was our guide and did an awesome job! Very knowledgeable and kept things moving, but also not rushed. Would love another tour with him!
Grayson finding that perfect balance between keeping things moving and never making anyone feel rushed is a real skill that not every guide masters! 🌟
It’s a fantastic experience seeing the force of nature up close and personal. Plastic macs were provided but you’ll still get wet which was all part of the fun. Our guide for the day was Moose who took care of us and made the day trip all the better with his knowledge and travelling experiences.
What a day at the falls with Moose looking after you! 🌊 So glad the macs and the splashes were all part of the adventure and that his knowledge and stories made the trip truly memorable.
Graysen, our guide , was first class, he was very knowledgeable about the falls and he very much made the visit for us.
His knowledge and passion for Niagara Falls truly help create memorable experiences for our guests, and we’re so glad he helped make your trip special.
Falls were amazing. Our guide Moose was very knowledgeable and friendly, went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and got to see/do everything we wanted.
It’s great to hear you were able to see and do everything you wanted while still enjoying such a close-up look at the Falls.
Amity the guide was excellent
Tour guide will be delighted to hear this! It’s great to know your guide helped make the tour excellent 🌟
Knowledgeable helpful guide. Tim was amazing. Everything pre-included in the package took all the worry and hassles out of it. We loved our tour.
Both Amar and Steph were very good hosts, very friendly and knowledgeable about Niagara Falls
Friendly, welcoming, and full of knowledge is exactly what makes a Niagara Falls tour special. Thanks for sharing
The tour has included all stops you need. Very good is to start early in Toronto to avoid the big crowds in the afternoon at the falls. Unfortunately, our driver was not more than driving (very bad) and getting the tickets. No backgrounds or inside stories.
We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations.We understand how disappointing it must have been to not receive the level of commentary and storytelling you were hoping for. If you have not already, please reach out to our team directly or through your booking platform so we can learn more and assist you further.
