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Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Boat, Journey Behind Falls & Whirlpool

4.91,330 reviewsJourney Behind the Falls

  • 3–4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Our Niagara's Best Tour is the perfect choice if you only have a few hours to spare and want to experience some of the best attractions in Niagara Falls Canada. All admission tickets and Niagara Falls hotel pickup included — nothing extra to book or buy. Your first adventure takes you on a Niagara City Cruise where you will journey to the base of the Horseshoe Falls to see, hear and feel the thunder and mist of Niagara Falls. We then travel to Journey Behind the Falls. For a once in a lifetime view, you'll first need to descend 125 feet to explore the 130-year-old tunnels behind the Falls. You will feel the thunderous vibration of the Horseshoe Falls long before you see them. Your last stop is at the Whirlpool Rapids Observation Deck. Experience a first-hand lesson in the raw power and peril of the Niagara River's Class 6 white-water rapids that puts you at the river's edge. For those looking for an up-close and personal view of nature's power, you will not want to miss this.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private coach

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. You will have up-close views and experience the majesty of the Canadian Horseshoe, the American, and the Bridal Veil Falls.

    15 min

  2. One of Niagara's most unique attractions, Journey Behind The Falls consists of a tunnel running directly behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. You will journey deep within to touch the heart of Niagara. Before you, the mighty river explodes after free-falling more than thirteen stories. The sound is magnificent; the sight, awe-inspiring. Raincoats are provided.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. Stop at Whirlpool Observation Deck for breathtaking scenic photo opportunities. View the wonder of the Whirlpool class 4 rapids at a unique point from the whirlpool viewing deck. A beautiful place to take pictures!

    1 hAdmission included

  4. Take a legendary Falls boat tour which has been thrilling visitors for more than 150 years. Niagara City Cruises offers you an exciting new way to experience the breathtaking Niagara Falls. The state-of-the-art catamaran boats take visitors to the base of the American Falls and then on to the basin of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. It’s a half-hour thrill of a lifetime!

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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  • 5Great tour of Niagara Falls!

    Had a wonderful tour of Niagara Falls and our tour guide, John McKinnon was fantastic! He knew so much about Niagara Falls (he grew up there) and was very personable and friendly and he made the tour so enjoyable!

    amywC9794CPvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Niagra Falls Experience

    John McKinnon was truly a Godsend. He was very knowledgeable and made the three hours we spent with him so much enjoyable. He made our trip to Niagra Falls so much fun!

    S5429MHvickilvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Tour Guide Excellence Personified

    John McKinnon made our 3 hour tour beyond expectations. He was professional, informative, and fun. He brought the history of this beautiful place to life and helped make it the highlight of our trip.

    darraghg610via Tripadvisor

  • 5Magnificent way to experience a true World Wonder

    Tony Hagan was a wonderful guide! He was thorough and clear in his instruction. He was funny and so accommodating. This tour was so convenient in that you get 3 (best in my opinion) ways to experience the falls and don't have to worry about parking and virtually no waiting. That could be due to going late in the season.

    Z3888QSallisonsvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Fun In Niagara

    Tony Hagan was an excellent tour guide with detailed instructions, history tour with photos and humor to pull it all together. Highly recommend him

    59brucejvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Worth it! Thank you Tony!!

    So much fun! Tony was a great tour leader/driver. He told stories of the falls and had photos to pass around the bus. Going on the boat was incredible! Getting so close to the falls was just mesmerizing. Highly recommend!! Check out our YouTube and Inspa to see more pics from our tour and time in Niagara. Family.Freedom.Travels

    Storyteller714308via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 50 travellers
Operated by
Magnificent Niagara Falls Tours
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Pickup times by Hotel for the tour are listed below. Please check-in with the tour desk in your hotel's lobby 10 minutes before scheduled hotel pickup (listed below): Sheraton on the Falls: 40 minutes prior to tour start time Howard Johnson on Victoria Ave: 30 minutes prior to tour start time Hilton Fallsview: 25 minutes prior to tour start time Marriott on the Falls: 20 minutes prior to tour start time Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa: 15 minutes prior to tour start time
  • Magnificent Tours is located in Niagara Falls Canada. Please check the border status if you are located in the United States

How it compares in Niagara Falls & Around

  • Its from-price is 11% above the median of the 248 experiences we list in Niagara Falls & Around.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 248.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Niagara Falls & Around

Niagara Falls is where the Niagara River drops between Ontario and New York, with wine country, historic towns and a deep gorge close by.

The Niagara River plunges over the Niagara Escarpment in three falls: the curved Horseshoe Falls, mostly on the Canadian side, and the American and Bridal Veil Falls across the border in New York. Boats carry passengers to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls, and walkways follow the rim of the gorge. After dark the water is lit in changing colours.

Top-ranked sights in Niagara Falls & Around: Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, Floral Clock .

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