Niagara Falls Day Tour From Toronto with Skip-the-Line Boat Ride | 9 hours

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Tour Including Boat Ride
2 Adults x $117.48
$234.96
Approx Total
$234.96
BOAT AVAILABILITY: Boat closed for winter (approx. Dec 2ā€“May 1, dates vary based on weather). Replaced with Journey Behind the Falls tickets.
BOAT RIDE INFO: Skip-the-line tickets for a 20-minute boat ride across the waterfalls. You will be right under the mist! Rain coat included.
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
Tour Without Attraction Ticket
2 Adults x $81.85
$163.70
Approx Total
$163.70
ATTRACTION ADD-ONS: Basic tour package without attractions. You can decide on the day of the tour if you want attraction tickets!
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

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • *When the Boat Cruise is closed for winter, it is replaced with tickets for Journey Behind the Falls
  • Optional Journey Behind the Falls ticket, an experience with the closest views to the waterfalls
  • Travel in an air-conditioned minibus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
  • Transportation: pick-up and drop off from central meeting points in Toronto and Mississauga
  • Optional Hornblower Boat Cruise tickets (Closed for winter, around Dec 2 - May 1, weather dependant)
  • Option to add Skylon Tower Observation Deck tickets on the day of the tour
  • Option to add a Falls helicopter ride on the tour
  • Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
  • Full-size luggage, large strollers or child seats must be approved at least 48 hours before the tour

Overview

Visit Niagara Falls with a licensed tour guide in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. Pick-up is available from central hotels and locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. Depart between 7:45 to 8:20 AM and return around 5:15 to 6:15 PM for an evening in the city. On our way to Niagara Falls, we will take photos of beautiful sights along the Niagara River, including the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and Power Stations (some stops are seasonal). We will then enjoy a 30-minute rest stop at Maple Leaf Place, where we will have a maple syrup tour and tasting with 3 flavours of maple syrup. Visit Niagara Falls for 3 to 4 hours. See the "top of the waterfalls" at the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. Add optional attractions when booking like the Hornblower Boat Cruise and/or Journey Behind the Falls. Have lunch at a local restaurant. On the day of your trip, you can also add a helicopter ride or Skylon Tower tickets.

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Pickup details

We pick up from 11 hotels and landmarks in Downtown Toronto which are around 5 minutes walking distance from most hotels and Airbnb locations. Mississauga pick-up is at 8:45 AM from the Holiday Inn Express, 2125 North Sheridan Way. If you are staying near the airport you can take a ... train and meet us in Downtown Toronto or take a 20-minute taxi to meet us in Mississauga. Our pick-up locations are directly on the way to Niagara Falls, and each bus normally stops at only 2 to 4 locations, so pick-up and drop-off will be efficient and you won't waste time driving around. We understand that as a tourist you might not be sure where is the best location to meet us, so you can type your address in the pick-up form and our team will send you an email with the closest option to meet us. After booking we will email you with pick-up instructions within a day. You will also receive a reminder 1-2 days before your travel date. If you are not clear about where to meet us and what time, it is critical you contact us at least a day before your tour. Read more ā–¼

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Itinerary

  • Toronto (Pass By)

    Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM. The tour picks up from 12 central locations in Downtown Toronto and 1 in Mississauga. All stops are en-route to Niagara Falls to avoid unnecessary driving time. 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) 08:00 - Doubletree Hotel (108 Chestnut) 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 08:55 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto (2125 N Sheridan Way)

  • Maple Leaf Place

    Freshen up at this 30-minute rest stop. Enjoy a complimentary tour of the maple syrup production process and taste 3 flavours of locally made maple syrup.

    30 minutes

  • Niagara Falls Canada

    Enjoy 3 to 4 hours of free time in Niagara Falls which can be used to explore on your own, do optional waterfall activities and have lunch. In the summer you can add the skip-the-line tickets for the Hornblower Boat Cruise, a boat that takes you deep into the heart of the waterfalls (formally called the Maid of the Mist). You can also add skip-the-line tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a viewing balcony right next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls where you can get up close to the mist for the best photo opportunities in Niagara Falls. The boat cruise closes In the winter, around December 2 to May 15 depending on the weather conditions. It will be replaced with Journey Behind the Falls, or if you select both attractions, it will be replaced with the Skylon Tower observation deck. Other optional add-ons you can add during your tour include a helicopter ride over the falls or the Skylon Tower observation deck. Ask your tour guide to arrange tickets if interested.

    4 hours

  • Clifton Hill

    Enjoy free time in Clifton Hill where you can find local restaurants, lots of 'touristy' attractions and delicious treats. Our recommendation is to treat yourself to something sweet like a delicious chocolate shake at Hershey's Chocolate Factory, and maybe grab a souvenir from the Coca Cola store!

    1 hour

  • Niagara Parks Power Station

    Learn how we convert the incredible power of the Niagara Falls waterfalls into energy as pass by the old and modern Power Stations of Niagara Falls.

    15 minutes

  • Niagara Whirlpool

    Stop for photos and history at the Niagara Whirlpool! It's a naturally occurring whirlpool on the Niagara River. The rapids were generated around 4,200 years ago as a consequence of upstream erosion on the Niagara Escarpment.

    15 minutes

  • Floral Clock

    Take stunning photos at the gigantic Floral Clock, an iconic and Instagram-worthy landmark of Niagara Falls (seasonal).

    10 minutes

  • Toronto (Pass By)

    Return back to your original location (or a different one) in Mississauga around 4:30 PM and Toronto around 5:15 - 6:15 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.

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Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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