Niagara Falls Day Tour, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls

Niagara Falls Day Tour, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls

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About This Tour in Toronto

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.

Why Visit Toronto?

Toronto, Canada offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Toronto provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Toronto

The easiest way to reach Toronto is by flying into Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Free time for optional activities like lunch, a helicopter ride, Skylon Tower and shopping
  • Transportation: pick-up and drop off from central meeting points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
  • Skip-the-line entry for Journey Behind the Falls, an experience with the closest views to the falls
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), Approx. May 1-Dec 31
  • Travel in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
  • Visit to the "Maple Trail" which includes a maple syrup and chocolate tour and tasting

What's Not Included

  • Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
  • BOAT CLOSED FOR WINTER: Dates depend on weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Downtown Toronto pickup

Holiday Inn on 2125 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga. Wait at the front at 8:35 AM.

End Point

Holiday Inn on 2125 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga. Wait at the front at 8:35 AM.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM

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 25 minutes

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... 2 hours

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",... 1 hour

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 Takes Flight" experience.

Skip-the-line tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a... 1 hour

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...

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... 15 minutes

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... 15 minutes

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...

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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