Toronto: Niagara Falls, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Toronto, Canada
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don’t settle for just looking at Niagara Falls from a distant viewing deck; this full-day guided tour includes a chance to see the crashing waters up close. After arriving at the city of Niagara Falls, board the Hornblower boat cruise and prepare to get wet as you explore the waters below the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
- Enjoy some Canadian treats with an included maple syrup tasting
- Lots of photo stops, including the Niagara Whirlpool
- Grab lunch at a local restaurant between stops
- Relax during round-trip transportation from Toronto, Mississauga, or select hotels
What's Included
- Transportation: pick-up and drop off from central meeting points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
- Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), Approx. May 1-Dec 31
- Skip-the-line entry for Journey Behind the Falls, an experience with the closest views to the falls
- Travel in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
- Free time for optional activities like lunch, a helicopter ride, Skylon Tower and shopping
- Visit to the "Maple Trail" which includes a maple syrup and chocolate tour and tasting
- Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
- BOAT CLOSED FOR WINTER: Dates depend on weather. Replaced with "Power Station + Tunnel" experience
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
Toronto (Pass By)
1
Maple Leaf Place
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Niagara Falls Canada
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Niagara City Cruises
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Journey Behind the Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Niagara Parks Power Station (Pass By)
5
Niagara Whirlpool
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Floral Clock
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Toronto
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Megan_S
Thank you to my tour guide the lovely Greek John! He was on time and as a solo female made me feel very comfortable. My favorite part of the trip was the boat (get ready to get a bit wet but they do give a poncho) and the walk behind the falls was also amazing and great for photos! This was a full package so it was nice to have everything already included, and there was time for a quick lunch. The bus ride was comfortable and safe, a bit hot but it was REALLY HOT outside. We had phone chargers at the seat which was great! I can confidently recommend Queen Tour and John. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviews
4.8
based on 199 reviews
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Tisa_B, Aug 2026
Seeing Niagara Falla is surely an experience not to be missed.
Our guide, Cari, was very informative about the history of Canada and with data about the falls itself.
One of our party was handicapped and Cari was very helpful to her.
The cruise on the boat to the falls was a once in a lifetime experience. Totally exhilarating!
My only negative, is the "journey behind the falls" was somewhat of a letdown. You walk down one dark hall for a SMALL opening to see rushing water. Maybe it was my expectation, but I thought you could walk behind for some distance.
Overall, a good experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re glad Cari made the day informative and was so helpful to your group member. We’re also happy you enjoyed the boat cruise, and we appreciate your honest comments about Journey Behind the Falls. I hope you found the observation decks with the views of the falls down there as well! 😊
Sarah_S, Aug 2026
The experience was amazing and out your guide Cari was awesome ! Would recommend her to anyone !! Such a great day !
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re happy to hear you had such a great day with Cari! 🇨🇦
Donovan_W, Aug 2026
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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! 😊
Barry_S, Aug 2026
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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! ☺️
Erika_C, Aug 2026
Kaleb was our driver and he was very professional. We have some difficult people on our tour who kept talking loudly, standing up, complaining it was cold and wanting to be dropped off at places not on the itinerary. He handled it very well!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad Kaleb helped make your experience a positive one. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him, and we’re happy to hear his professionalism and calm approach helped keep the tour running smoothly. 😊
Allison_P, Aug 2026
We booked our tickets via Viator a few weeks in advance. Two days before the tour, we changed the pickup location. Unfortunately, this didn’t sync up with the drivers, so when the bus arrived, our name wasn’t on the list and there wasn’t enough room for us. That said, they were very accommodating and sent another bus to pick us up within 10 minutes. Andrew was our tour guide and very knowledgeable and fun! Plan for about 2 hours on the bus each way. We didn’t see the floral clock as stated in the itinerary, but we didn’t mind. The Hornblower Boat Cruise was awesome! Journey Behind the Falls wasn’t spectacular, but now we can say we’ve done it. Lunch wasn’t great, definitely overpriced ($10 for a slice of pizza), but worth it since it’s really the only opportunity to grab a quick bite. Overall, this was a great tour and totally worth the price. I definitely recommend it!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the detailed review! We’re so glad you had a great experience overall and that Andrew helped make your day at Niagara Falls fun and memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.
We also appreciate your patience and understanding with the pickup mix-up, and we’re happy our team was able to get everything sorted quickly so you could enjoy the tour. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again someday! 😊
Elizabeth_S, Jul 2026
Kaleb was the “king” of our tour. He had a wealth of knowledge about the GTA and the falls. Kaleb was great about getting us to our destinations and making sure we didn’t get lost or put our ponchos on too early. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Kaleb helped make your Niagara Falls experience such a memorable one. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him, and we’re happy to hear his knowledge and guidance helped you enjoy the day to the fullest. Thank you for the recommendation! 😊
Crystal_L, Jul 2026
Be on time to all your stops. Marian is just like the best grandmother you ever had. She takes good care of everyone on the bus.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad Marian helped make your day comfortable and enjoyable while keeping everyone informed and taken care of. We appreciate your reminder about being on time, and we hope to welcome you back to Niagara Falls again soon! 😊
Ann_T, Jul 2026
Very Very fun. I would do it again! You get wet!! Whole family enjoying themselves. I would do it again!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear that your whole family had a fun time and enjoyed getting up close to the falls. We'd love to welcome you all back for another Niagara adventure! 😊
Yvonne_B, Jul 2026
You will get wet!! But it is worth it to see and experience Niagra Falls up close. Andrew (Homer Simpson) our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the day very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Yvonne!
Thank you for the great review! Getting a little wet is definitely part of the fun, and we're so glad you thought it was worth it. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Andrew, we're happy he helped make your day both fun and memorable. Hope to see you again soon! 😊
Lynn_F, Jun 2026
Some people turned up 20 minutes late - rude! Behind the falls not a good experience. Trip on Hornblower was enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Lynn, we're so sorry you had to wait for late guests. We instruct our guides to notify our office if someone hasn't arrived so we can depart without them when necessary and avoid holding up the rest of the group for too long. We're sorry to hear the Journey Behind the Falls wasn't a highlight for you, but we're glad you enjoyed the Hornblower boat cruise. We'd love the opportunity to speak with you and see how we can make things right, so please feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you!
Julie_M, Jun 2026
The guide was very organised, knowledgeable and would definitely recommend. The whole experience was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Julie, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you had a great experience and that your guide's organization and knowledge helped make the tour enjoyable ☺️
Ricky_H, Jun 2026
You've got to come here!!! What an AWESOME experience! Definitely one of God's most beautiful creations!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the beauty of the Falls. We really appreciate you sharing your enthusiasm! 🙂
Ken_P, Jun 2026
This was a great trip to Niagara Falls. Everything went really well. The pick up was perfect. All of our meeting. Places were assigned and there were no hassles all day.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Ken, thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that everything went smoothly from the pickup through the entire day, and that the meeting locations and schedule were easy to follow! ☺️
Simon_M, Jun 2026
Great (stress free) way to get from Toronto to Niagara and experience the falls.
Lina was a great driver/guide and made sure everyone got the most out of their trip / selected experiences.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear the trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls felt smooth and stress free, and that Lina helped make sure everyone got the most out of their day! ☺️
Mireya_R, May 2026
Lina was excellent!!! Her guide and communication were always very informative. Picked up and dropped off on time …
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your review! We're glad to hear Lina's communication and guidance made the day smooth and informative for you! 🇨🇦
Emily_K, May 2026
Great day at Niagara and very well organized by Suresh. The maple tasting was a nice addition and everything was enjoyable. Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Emily, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Suresh! We're glad you enjoyed the day in Niagara Falls and the maple tasting! 🌊 🍁
David_M, Apr 2026
10/10 top notch experience. But Salvatori our guide was the real star. He went out of his way to make it an enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi David, thank you for your feedback!! We’re glad the experience was 10/10 and that Salvatore made a positive impact by going out of his way to enhance the tour for everyone! ⭐️
Kristin_S, Oct 2025
We totally enjoyed this excursion! Andrew is an excellent guide. His instructions to the group were always clear, and he stuck to the timetable. Of the various stops along the way, the only one we probably would skip would be “Behind the Falls.” After we had been on the Hornblower (boat) skirting the foot of the falls, “Behind the Falls” was a bit anti-climactic. (Of course this is no reflection on Andrew.) Andrew is a good driver, knowledgable about the area and easy to understand.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! ☺️ We're glad Andrew kept everything running smoothly and that you enjoyed most of the stops on the tour!
Terry_F, Oct 2025
Andrew, our driver was very friendly and provided a good narrative.. I would suggest he describe a interesting situation prior to reaching it. He was very prompt and we would take this trip with him again. Water provided was nice, although a cup holder would be a plus
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your suggestions and are glad Andrew made the trip enjoyable and punctual! 😊
Ashley_L, Oct 2025
Everything about this tour was phenomenal. Pickup location was only a 7 minute walk from my hotel and easy to find. Lina was an amazing tour guide. Niagara Falls was beautiful and a memory I will forever cherish.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing! We're so glad you enjoyed Lina as your guide and that Niagara Falls left a lasting impression - what a special experience! 🇨🇦
SANTIAGO_C, Oct 2025
Amazing experience!!!
Andrew, tour guide, was very professional and engaging…
A memorable tour that I will highly recommend to anybody who wants to experience the beauty of nature
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to post about your tour! We're happy Andrew made your tour memorable and that you enjoyed the natural beauty of the Falls! 😊 🌊
Andrea_S, Oct 2025
I was given details about the pickup spot, but the details didn't mention that multiple tour buses also picked up there and that we should be careful about getting on the right bus. It was my fault for not checking for a "QUEEN" sign on the front, but when a bus arrived we just moved with the herd. That tour guide called my husband's name (he was calling first names only) so we got on that bus. A few minutes later we were told we were on the wrong bus, so we hustled over to the correct Queen bus.
Perhaps because we were then a few minutes late, we missed some of the details the tour guide had already given, so it was confusing when she said that some people had not booked any tours. I didn't realize the bus contained passengers with different itineraries, but eventually we figured it out.
The drive to the Falls was fine and uneventful. This was a Friday, and our guide said that Fridays are best for traffic. Our guide also kept encouraging people to purchase the tours, that it would be a shame to come all that way and not go on any tours. There was a trio of passengers who didn't book any tours, and she seemed almost like she was shaming them. I found this to be really "sales-y" and it was a turn off.
The combination of the Journey Behind the Falls and the Boat trip were great. In hindsight I wish we had done the Tower for more perspective on the Falls and where all that water comes from. I had hoped to learn more about the Falls from our guide in order to tie everything together, but she was really just a driver, and she did a great job getting us to our destinations without issue.
The ride home took 2.5 hours. At this point, the bus was hot with direct sun coming through the big windows. I recommend sitting on the passenger side of the bus so the afternoon sun doesn't hit you on the drive back. We were in the very back row which was fine for an hour or so, but after 2.5 hours it was very cramped, and my husband and I are relatively small people. (I had even sought assurance via chat before booking the tour that the vehicle would not be cramped, and they assured me it was a luxury-type vehicle and not cramped, which it was not.) Later, we realized we spent about the same amount of time on the road as we did at the Falls. I know this isn't the fault of the tour company, but just something to keep in mind for this type of day tour from Toronto.
Overall it was worth the price and we saw what we needed to see. Aside from our initial boarding issue, and the cramped space in the back of the van that didn't agree with my 60-year-old knees, all worked out fine.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're sorry to hear about the initial confusion with your pickup and we're glad you were able to find the correct bus and continue on with your day.
We absolutely do not support any form of shaming, and we recognize that some guests prefer more free time and flexibility, which is exactly why we offer different tour options. Your feedback is important and will be shared with the guide to ensure all guests feel equally welcomed and respected. Our guides are also expected to share plenty of commentary throughout the tour, so it's disappointing to hear that this was not your experience - we will address this with the guide as well.
We're happy you enjoyed the main attractions and got to experience the Journey Behind the Falls and the boat cruise. We appreciate your review, and are glad the experience overall met your expectations! ☺️
Liza_J, Sep 2025
It’s worth your money. Our tour guide “Captain” is very knowledgeable and helpful. We got to ride Hornblower and went behind the falls, both are highly recommended attractions.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your great feedback! We're glad Captain made the tour enjoyable and that you loved the Hornblower cruise and going behind the falls! 🌊
Sandy_D, Sep 2025
We had an exceptional experience on this remarkable site. The proximity to the falls was an awe-inspiring experience. The sheer power of the falls was breathtaking, and I was eager to visit and witness it firsthand. I was thoroughly satisfied with my visit.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear you found the falls as breathtaking as expected! 🇨🇦
Ronald_V, Sep 2025
The Captain was our guide and was full of information about Toronto and Niagra Falls and the surrounding areas. He kept was entertained.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad the Captain was informative and kept the group entertained during the tour! 😊
Nik_G, Sep 2025
Would recommend this tour to the falls, boat ride and behind the falls. Well organized and on time. We had plenty of time to walk around on our own and explore. “The Captain” Michael did a great job of informing us of the various sites along the way, and the history.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and that Captain Michael helped make it informative and enjoyable! 🇨🇦
Lina_P, Sep 2025
Read the itinerary well. We didn’t go photo shoot at Floral clock. It was included in the itinerary.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! ☺️ We're sorry you missed the Floral Clock - as noted in the itinerary, scenic stops can vary by day depending on timing and conditions.
Christina_S, Sep 2025
Excellent the service and fiendly the tour guide. We had a very good time. Nothing to change. I can recommend it👌
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a great time exploring Niagara Falls with us! 😊
Helen_C, Sep 2025
While it was great , there is a real disconnect between the pick up spot and when you come out of the journey behind the falls. You return back to the shop with many exists and little time to find exactly where you should get out to meet the bus . Lots of traffic and bus parked in different area to where stated
Response from Host, Sep 2025
I'm glad you had a great day with us! Thank you for your note on the pickup after Journey Behind the Falls. Sometimes our buses do have to park in a slightly different spot due to limited space, but it’s always within the designated bus loop at Journey Behind the Falls. We’ll definitely remind our guides to give clear instructions, especially with the exits in mind, to make things easier to navigate ☺️
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