Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake Ultimate Day Tour

4.8 (210 reviews) Niagara Falls & Around, Canada
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Group sizeUp to 55 travelers

Overview

Discover Niagara Falls, Canada on a full-day tour blending iconic sights with local gems. Begin with priority access to the Niagara City Cruises boat ride, sailing into the mist of Horseshoe Falls for unforgettable views (poncho included).

Afterward, enjoy free time at Table Rock Centre—the closest land viewpoint—before a narrated drive along the Niagara Parkway with photo stops at Whirlpool Rapids and drive-by highlights like the Floral Clock, Queenston Heights, and the generation stations.

Sample maple syrup, fudge, and artisan chocolate at Maple Leaf Place, as well as a Canadian market theme lunch

From November–April, the boat is replaced with Journey Behind the Falls, featuring dramatic tunnel views from inside the cascades.

Options

Tour + Boat + Lunch

Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: If the boat is not operating (winter months), will be substituted with Journey Behind the Falls.

Lunch overlooking the Falls
Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: The boat cruise is out of the water during winter months, with start and end dates dependent on weather conditions.

Tour + Boat

Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: If boat is not operating (winter months), will be substituted with Journey Behind the Falls
Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: The boat cruise is out of the water during winter months, with start and end dates dependent on weather conditions.

Tour +Journey Behind the Fall

Journey Behind the Falls : When boat cruises are out of season, experience the Falls from behind the cascading water.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Floral Clock & Queenston Heights, Niagara on the Lake, ON
  • Maple syrup, fudge, and chocolate tasting experience by CFX Chocolatiers
  • Whirlpool Rapids & Gorge views
  • Journey Behind the Falls admission when boat not operating (November-April)
  • Priority access to Niagara City Cruises Voyage to the Falls (May-November)
  • Close up view at Table Rock
  • Complimentary ponchos for boat cruise
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off - Niagara Parks Welcome Centre Clifton Hill
  • Meals, snacks, and beverages (lunch add-on available)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
  • Stop in the town of Niagara on the lake

What to expect

  1. Niagara Falls
    5m
    Pickup in Niagara Falls from Niagara Parks Welcome Centre - 883 Falls Avenue at 10 - 10:15AM - Kindly note that the bus might be slightly delayed coming from Toronto.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a skip the line experience and head right to the boarding location. Enjoy picture perfect views up close to the falls. Feel the thunder of the water as it is going over the falls. Rain jackets are provided.
  3. Niagara Falls
    2h
    Free time followed by lunch (if option was chosen)
  4. Clifton Hill
    1h
    Enjoy free time on the hill for photo opportunities, lunch, souvenir shopping skywheel and fun arcade games.
  5. 30m
    Drive along the Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake with views of the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral Clock, Power Generating Station, Butterfly conservatory, Queenston Heights, Laura Secord homestead and Fort George.
  6. Niagara Whirlpool
    5m
    Brief stop at Niagara Whirlpool, a natural wonder where the powerful Niagara River forms a mesmerizing, swirling rapids within a deep gorge.
  7. Floral Clock
    10m
    The Floral Clock in Niagara Falls is a stunning horticultural timepiece adorned with vibrant flowers, offering both beauty and functionality to visitors.
  8. Queenston Heights Park
    Pass by
    Drive past Queenston Heights Park
  9. 30m
    Indulge in a complimentary Maple Syrup tasting experience

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your Gray Line guide at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre at Clifton Hill, located at the intersection of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, opposite Oakes Garden Theatre.

Please look for the Gray Line guide/signage and be ready at the bus stop at least 15 minutes before departure.

End point

Please meet your Gray Line guide at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre at Clifton Hill, located at the intersection of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, opposite Oakes Garden Theatre.

Please look for the Gray Line guide/signage and be ready at the bus stop at least 15 minutes before departure.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Seasonal note: Niagara City Cruises runs roughly May–Nov; dates vary by weather. When the boat isn’t operating, we substitute Journey Behind the Falls. If the boat is running on your date, you’ll do the boat. Journey is only used when the boat stops.
  • Itinerary is subject to change without notice
  • All timings are approximate
  • Vehicle type is subject to change based on passenger volumes
  • Tour is subject to cancellation if we do not meet the minimum required amount of participants

Cancellation policy

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

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