Niagara Falls, Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls

Toronto

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Discover the best of Niagara Falls with a guided day tour.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes round-trip transport from Toronto, skip-the-line tickets for the Hornblower boat cruise, and access to the Journey Behind the Falls experience.

The Hornblower boat cruise departs from the Niagara waterfront, close to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

The Hornblower boat cruise lasts approximately 25 minutes, taking you close to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

Yes, the tour offers pick-up from 12 different locations across Downtown Toronto and Mississauga starting around 8:00 AM.

Yes, the day tour includes air-conditioned transportation for a comfortable journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls.

Journey Behind the Falls lets you explore tunnels behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and access observation decks near the waterfall’s base.

Advance booking is recommended as the package includes skip-the-line tickets for the Hornblower cruise, ensuring smoother access.

Food and drinks are generally not included; check the tour details on the website for options during stops.

The boat cruise operates seasonally, so check the website for current operating dates and hours.

Yes, photography is allowed during both the boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls, but waterproof protection is recommended near the falls.

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