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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto and Skip the Line Boat Cruise

4.7409 reviewsDay trips

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience the best Niagara Falls has to offer on this stress-free trip. Join our morning departure from Toronto on a climate-controlled vehicle, complete with reclining seats, storage for bags and a professional guide. Along the way, the guide will provide local facts, point out hidden gems, and equip you with insider tips. Our first stop is the Niagara Falls Cruise. Arriving early enables us to skip the large crowds and queues, hopping right onto the boat. From the water, you're able to capture the most powerful view of the falls, as water plummets over the edge. Keepsake rain ponchos will be provided on site. After the cruise, enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time while you explore Clifton Hill, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, Skywheel or the zipline (additional cost). Mid afternoon we will travel along the Niagara Parkway and visit the whirlpool rapids followed by a stop at Maple Leaf Place for a Maple Syrup tasting experience.

Inclusions

What's included

  • If selected: Boat cruise, or Journey Behind the Falls when the boat is not operating
  • Round-trip coach transportation from an easily accessible, central location in Toronto
  • Keepsake Poncho with Cruise
  • Complimentary Maple Syrup tasting experience

What's not

  • Optional Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Boat cruise - unless option selected

Itinerary

  1. Departing Toronto from 55 York Street at 8:30AM

    1.5 h

  2. 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 (if option selected).

    30 minAdmission included

  3. Enjoy free time on the hill for photo opportunities, lunch, souvenir shopping skywheel and fun arcade games.

    1 h

  4. Enjoy free time at the Falls

    1 h

  5. 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.

    30 min

  6. Brief stop at Niagara Whirlpool, a natural wonder where the powerful Niagara River forms a mesmerizing, swirling rapids within a deep gorge.

    5 min

  7. The Floral Clock in Niagara Falls is a stunning horticultural timepiece adorned with vibrant flowers, offering both beauty and functionality to visitors.

    Passes by

  8. Queenston Heights in Ontario is a historic site brimming with natural beauty, featuring scenic trails, the striking Brock's Monument, and captivating views overlooking the Niagara River.

    Passes by

  9. Experience one of Canada’s most iconic flavors with a complimentary maple syrup tasting at a charming local stop. Learn about the history and process of maple syrup production, from tapping the trees to bottling the liquid gold. Sample a variety of syrups and maple-infused treats, and discover the differences between light, amber, and dark grades. It's a sweet and interactive experience perfect for all ages—and a chance to bring home a delicious Canadian souvenir!

    30 min

  10. In the summer months, enjoy free time to explore the picturesque historic community of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    1 h

  11. Return journey to Toronto

    2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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  • 5Amazing day trip from Toronto

    We love every moment of our day, everything was breath taking ! This is a must do

    E1293UJmarinebvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Great day trip to Niagra Falls

    Very well organised tour, interesting information given on the journey from Toronto to Niagra. Once we arrived we were advised exactly where to go, what to expect, when to be back at the bus etc. The guide and driver - Alex and Hugo - were very friendly and knowledgeable and seemed to work well together. We personally would have preferred to skip the maple syrup tasting and spend longer in Niagra on the Lake. The only negative is we found the coach seats quite uncomfortable.

    chillhillyvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Fantastic Trip and Well Organised

    Had a wonderful time on the tour, Alex and the driver Hugo were incredible and really ensured we had a great time. Strongly recommend it.

    ryane346via Tripadvisor

  • 5Great way to see Niagara!

    Thank you to Alex and Hugo for being great guides! We really enjoyed the variety of stops and perfectly planned trip!

    J682TBsophiervia Tripadvisor

  • 5It was a great experience...

    It was a great experience overall! Alex was so kind and such a nice tour guide. Bob was the driver and he was also very nice. I loved how organized everything was. Highly recommend and will be booking more tours!

    Sheila_Svia Viator

  • 5Very well run.

    Fabulous trip. Alex, our guide was informative, professional and friendly, with just the right level of control. Sameer, our driver was welcoming & professional, felt very safe with him. Thank you 😊

    X4498BXnicolabvia Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Meeting point
Boarding is from 8:00-8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 55 travellers
Operated by
Gray Line Toronto
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Itinerary is subject to change without notice
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions
  • The boat cruise is usually available from May to October, but exact dates are weather dependent and out of our control.
  • Niagara on the Lake and Whirlpool are seasonal stops

How it compares in Toronto

  • Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 122 day trips we list in Toronto.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 122.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Toronto

Toronto is Canada's biggest city, set on the shore of Lake Ontario, a patchwork of neighbourhoods under the tall needle of the CN Tower.

The CN Tower, 553 metres high, dominates a downtown skyline of glass towers, and the harbourfront below runs along Lake Ontario with ferries to the largely car-free Toronto Islands. The Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario are major collections, the St Lawrence Market is a long-established food hall, and the Distillery District has cobbled lanes between Victorian brick factories.

Top-ranked sights in Toronto: CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, Entertainment District.

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