Toronto: Niagara Falls, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
Description
Discover the best of Niagara Falls with a guided day tour. Depart from 12 locations across Downtown Toronto or Mississauga around 8:00 AM. Learn about Niagara's history and the best things to do during your air-conditioned drive. This package includes skip-the-line tickets for Niagara's two most famous excursions, the Hornblower boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Experience the iconic Hornblower boat ride (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), a 25-minute cruise into the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Then travel through the tunnels behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and enter a viewing balcony next to the waterfalls. Take the most incredible photos of Niagara Falls with these two experiences. You will also have free time to explore Niagara Falls and grab lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour includes photo stops at the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and a maple syrup tour and tasting (try 3 flavours of Canadian maple syrup). Return to your hotel around 5:30 PM.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM. The tour 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) 07:55 - Courtyard Toronto Downtown (475 Yonge) 08:00 - Chelsea Hotel 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 Centre (225 Front) 08:20 - 300 Front Street West 08:20 - 352 Front Street West 08:45 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto (2125 N Sheridan Way)
Enjoy a mega-Canadian experience at Maple Leaf Place! This will be a rest stop with refreshments. It will also include a tour of Canada's famous Maple Syrup production process and 3 mouth-watering samples of maple syrup. You will also have a chance to try locally made chocolates.
Experience skip-the-line tickets for Niagara's 2 most famous attractions, the "Hornblower Boat Cruise" (formally called "Maid of the Mist" and "Journey Behind the Falls". You will also have free time to take photos and have lunch.
Skip-the-line tickets to Niagara's famous "Hornblower Boat Cruise", formally called the "Maid-of-the-Mist". This is a 25-minute boat cruise that takes you up close to Niagara's 3 waterfalls. You will sail deep into the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls. A raincoat will be provided to keep you dry. Note: The Boat Cruise is open in the summer, from around May 1 to December 31, depending on the weather. When closed, it is replaced with the "Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel" experience.
Skip-the-line tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a popular excursion that takes you behind the huge "Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls". You will also visit a viewing balcony right next to the waterfall. This is the best spot for photos in Niagara Falls and will provide a '360' complete picture of the waterfalls along with the Boat Cruise.
Learn about how we harvest the power of the waterfalls to generate clean hydroelectric power across the United States and Canada. See both the older power stations which are no longer operational and also the modern ones.
Stop for photos at the Niagara Whirlpool, an incredible viewing point of the Niagara River. The rapids formed around 4,200 years ago.
Take photos at the famous floral clock, an iconic and Instagram-worthy landmark of Niagara Falls (seasonal).
Return back to your original location (or a different one) in Mississauga around 4 - 4:30 PM and Toronto around 5-5:30 PM (depending on traffic). You'll be able to make evening plans and we will stick to this schedule almost every time, except when there are extreme conditions like traffic or weather.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour is from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Select a pick-up location to see the exact details. Queen Tour will email you within 24 hours of booking to confirm pick-up and itinerary details. If you don't know where to meet yet, you can still book now to save your seats, and we can arrange the pick-up details later via email or WhatsApp.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(190)
Tracy was our tour guide and she was great! The whole tour was good, very organized
Captain was a great guide! We had a wonderful time.
Pick up and drop off at hotel was really simple. Guide [Kaleb] was excellent. Niagara Falls did not disappoint. Absolutely stunning. We did the trip behind the falls and then did the boat trip.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad the hotel pickup and drop off made your day easy and that Kaleb helped make the tour a great one. Niagara Falls is truly an incredible sight, and we're happy you got to experience both Journey Behind The Falls and the boat cruise. We hope to see you again someday! 😊
It’s a very long day so bring water and snacks. You WILL get wet even with the supplied ponchos so wear the right shoes. Might even pack a small towel. Tracy and Chris were efficient and helpful. There is plenty of free time for shopping and eating as well.
Thank you for sharing your experience and helpful tips for future guests! We're glad to hear Tracy and Chris helped make your day smooth and enjoyable. Niagara Falls is definitely an adventure, and we always recommend coming prepared to make the most of your time exploring. We hope to see you again for another great experience! 😊
We found the tour an excellent experience, pick was directly in front of our hotel and Lina was very friendly and explained everything very clearly to us. The only thing I would recommend would be having a colder AC in the truck as it did get warm throughout the day!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and that Lina made your day informative and enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback about the AC as well, and we'll be sure to share it with our team. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back again soon! 😊
What a fantastic day. Andrew was the perfect guide - very knowledgeable and helped to make the most of the day! We saw all aspects of the falls - boat, behind the falls and a trip to a Maple Syrup tasting. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so glad Andrew helped make your day in Niagara Falls memorable with his knowledge and guidance throughout the tour. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the different experiences! 🇨🇦
The trip offered very flexible pickup options, both in Toronto and also Mississauga. The day however was made by the guide, Michael (Captain) was was able to make even the most mundane parts of the journey to and from the falls amusing, yet factual. The organisation worked well and our pre-paid tickets for both the boat and walk behind the falls made access very simple. I did feel the stop to break the journey at the Maple syrup tasting was a little pointless. A short stop at a winery would have been a better option in my view.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the flexible pickup options and that Michael helped make the journey both entertaining and informative. We appreciate your feedback! 🇨🇦
Booking was really easy. Tour guide, The Captain, was fantastic. Really knowledgeable and friendly. Made the journeys from Toronto far more enjoyable. Goes without saying the falls themselves are amazing!!! Very busy, but it was expected in August. 🤷🏼♂️
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad booking was easy and that The Captain's knowledge and friendly personality made the journey to Niagara Falls even more enjoyable! ☺️
Lena was very knowledgeable and efficient.
Thank you for sharing, Claire! It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time with Lina 😊
On time at pick up, great driver Kaleb, funny and goes out of his way for you. The Niagara falls was hit by a storm the dance went but nevertheless we enjoyed a fantastic trip.
Hi Barry, thank you so much for sharing! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip despite the storm, and we'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Kaleb! ☺️
