Niagara Falls Day Tour, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
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.
Options
Tour Including Boat & Journey
ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED: Includes BOTH of Niagara's most famous attractions, the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls.
BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): Boat closes from December 2 until around May 9. Exact dates depend on the weather. When closed, replaced with Skylon Tower.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 12 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:45 to 8:20 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included
What's included in Niagara Falls Day Tour, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
TorontoPass-by Only
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)
Maple Leaf Place
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.
Niagara Falls Canada
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.
Inclusions
- Free time for optional activities like lunch, a helicopter ride, Skylon Tower and shopping
- Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), May 8 - Nov 30
- 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
- Travel in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
- BOAT CLOSED FOR WINTER: Exact dates depend on weather. Replaced with Skylon Tower Observation Deck.
- Visit to the "Maple Trail" which includes a maple syrup and chocolate tour and tasting
- Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up occurs between 7:30 and 8:05 AM at 12 easily accessible locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. We will email you within 24 hours of booking to confirm your pick-up location and time. If you’re unsure where to meet, we can assist in coordinating the best pick-up spot via email. Please contact us at least a day before your tour if you have any questions.
Meeting / End Points
- Holiday Inn on 2125 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga. Wait at the front at 8:35 AM.
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Ticket Redemption
Within 24 hours of booking, you will receive a pick-up confirmation with the time and exact location. We pick up from 12 locations, but we do not stop at each one, so you must wait for the agreed-upon location. If you are unclear about your pick-up details, please email us at [email protected] 24 hours before your tour. Arrive at your pick-up location 10 minutes early to avoid missing the bus. We will depart on time out of respect for others. See photos of each pick-up location here: https://tourstoniagarafalls.com/locations/ Pick ups: 7:30 AM: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park 7:40 AM: Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown Hotel, 475 Yonge St 7:45 AM: Doubletree Toronto, 108 Chestnut St 7:45 AM: Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W 7:55 AM: Dundas Square, 279 Yonge St 7:55 AM: Queen Station / Dineen Coffee Co., 140 Yonge St 7:55 AM: Hockey Hall of Fame / King Station, 30 Yonge St. 8:00 AM: Fairmont Royal York / Union Station, 100 Front St W 8:00 AM: InterContinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front St W 8:05 AM: 300 Front St W 8:05 AM: 352 Front St W 8:35 AM: MISSISSAUGA: Holiday Inn Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, 2125 N Sheridan Way We are excited to show you Niagara Falls! Thank you for choosing Queen Tour!
