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Niagara Falls Tours: The 15 Best Ways to See the Falls

83 tours  ·  from $12 a head

From the Canadian side you can go under it, behind it, over it or past it on a bus from Toronto. These 15 sort the options by price, by how wet you get and by how much of the day they take.

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Getting picked up in Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

1.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Our pick

This four-hour Canadian-side tour combines Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, Niagara City Cruises, and scenic stops at the Whirlpool and Floral Clock. A guide such as Cheryl, Vinnie, or Stephanie handles pickup, local stories, timing, and queues. From January through April, the boat ride is replaced by Niagara Takes Flight.

“Thought the boat trip was more of a private experience but we was with lots of others”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Floral Clock and Whirlpool: useful stops before the Falls
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

2.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,178 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $53

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls in air-conditioned transport with a licensed guide such as Bernard, Manny, or Jeremiah. Stop at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool, and Maple Leaf Place, then enjoy up to four hours at the Falls. Add the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, helicopter ride, or zipline.

“Pick-up, transport, the falls, the boat ride, and also our tour guide were perfect! 5/5, thank you!”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Skylon Tower: the clearest big-picture view
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

3.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

This four-hour Niagara Falls tour takes you behind Horseshoe Falls, up Skylon Tower, and into the mist on Niagara City Cruises. A guide such as Manish, Vinny, Heidi, or Samara handles transport, tickets, timing, and local stories. From January to April, the boat ride is replaced by Niagara Takes Flight.

“Great experience, professional guide and very knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to everyone. Don't know why it needs 100 characters”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto - Riding the Niagara Parkway
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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

4.Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,889 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Travel from central Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach, with commentary, scenic stops, maple syrup tasting, and about three hours near the falls. You can add the Niagara City Cruise or Skylon Tower, then return downtown after a long but well-organized day. Guides such as Mel, Micko, and Michael are known for lively local commentary.

“It’s a lovely day trip , only took around an hour to get there . Lots to see while in the mini bus . The whole day was fantastic did some free samples of Maple syrup ,then went up the towel at niagara Fallsto see a lovely view. Worth doing .very windy ,you get a ticket from the driver , wear some warm”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - The boat cruise gets you into the spray
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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

5.Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Andrew, Tracy, John, or Paul. You get free time at the falls, scenic stops, maple tasting, and optional Niagara City Cruises and Journey Behind the Falls tickets. Summer includes the boat ride, while winter replaces it with Niagara Takes Flight.

“Was a good day out, I had limited time in Toronto and enjoyed this tour! I booked it really last minute and there was room which was lucky”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower - Leaving Toronto near Union Station
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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

6.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 23 people, with round-trip transport, scenic stops, maple and chocolate tasting, and optional major attractions. The Hornblower cruise runs seasonally, while Journey Behind the Falls covers other months. Guides such as Haroon and Shahz keep the long day organized.

“This trip captures every aspect of visiting Niagara Falls with a great tour guide! Bring a towel and wear water shoes!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - Getting to the riverside patio at 5920 Niagara Parkway
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

7.Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35

You’ll cruise from Niagara City Cruises toward the illuminated Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls, with music, Wi-Fi, a cash bar, and a souvenir poncho. The 40-minute evening ride ends with fireworks, weather permitting. Arrive early for the funicular-style elevator, Riverside Patio, boarding, and the best viewing spot.

“Far exceeded our expectations. We were not crowded like we expected to be and ended up with the best view of the falls and the fireworks. Definitely recommend this tour to all who want to really experience the falls.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket - Entering the tower and exchanging your voucher
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

8.Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,289 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Ride Skylon Tower’s glass-enclosed Yellow-Bug elevator for 52 seconds to a 236-meter observation deck. You’ll see Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, the Niagara River, and the surrounding city from indoor and outdoor levels. A flexible-date ticket lets you visit within seven days of your booked date, useful when weather changes.

“What an amazing experience. Breathtaking views and all staff were very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey - The bus ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls
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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

9.Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,277 reviews · from $55

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide such as Lina, Leo, Kaleb, or Andrew. Expect scenic stops, three maple syrup tastings, free time at the falls, and optional Hornblower boat and Journey Behind the Falls tickets. The tour runs about 10 hours.

“Salvatore is an amazing guide and person! He is absolutely lovely, funny, knowledgeable and you just feel good around him. The whole tour was great and I highly recommend it. Salvatore made sure everyone was safe and knew what to do and where to go. The best guide we’ve ever had!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Zipline to The Falls - The ride itself: smooth, scenic, and shorter than expected
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Zipline to The Falls

10.Zipline to The Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,236 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

At WildPlay Niagara Falls, you’ll launch from Clifton Hill and glide 670 meters above the Niagara River Gorge, past the American Falls toward the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Staff fit your helmet and comfort harness, explain the ride, and return you uphill by air-conditioned van. The small-group experience lasts about 90 minutes.

“all staff were helpful, patient and assuring of our safety. My adult son with mobility issues was handled carefully. And we parents were well taken care of as we were set up to go. Photo sales people were nice as well.”

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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake - Niagara-on-the-Lake, a short taste of Ontario charm
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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

11.Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,102 reviews · from $71

This 8-hour trip takes you from Toronto to Niagara Falls in an air-conditioned bus, with a guide such as Alex, Michael, Tony, or Edward sharing local stories along the way. You’ll stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, pause for photos at the Floral Clock and Whirlpool Rapids, and have up to three hours at the Falls. Add the seasonal boat cruise for the closest view.

“Picked this tour as it went to Niagara on the Lake as well as Niagara Falls. Loved Niagara on the Lake and the boat tour at the falls too. Didn’t bother with the casinos etc.”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch - Niagara College wine tasting before the falls
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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

12.Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach with a live English-speaking guide. The day includes a Niagara College wine tasting, three-course lunch overlooking the falls, free time at Table Rock, a summer boat cruise or winter Journey Behind the Falls, and a stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guides such as Wayne, Nikki, David, and Brian have led recent departures.

“An amazing day out! Amazing day site seeing! We went to Niagara falls and then onto amazing wine tasting & explore of Niagara-on-the-lake! Plus the tour guide was super friendly & knowledgeable of the area!”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat, Tower & JBF - The Niagara Parkway, Floral Clock, and Whirlpool
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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat, Tower & JBF

13.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat, Tower & JBF

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,724 reviews · 9 hours · from $69

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls by climate-controlled bus with an English-speaking guide such as Haroon, Shahz, or Chaaz. See the Floral Clock, Whirlpool, and Niagara Parkway, then choose the Power Trio: boat cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower. A maple syrup and chocolate tasting adds a pleasant Canadian stop.

“Fantastic day, our guide Shohz was brilliant. He explained everything in just enough detail and was very punctual. We had enough time for all of the sightseeing. It was an excellent day overall, so worth the money, would recommend to anyone wanting a structured day to see Niagra Falls.”

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Niagara Falls: Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour - The 19-story descent to the boat
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Niagara Falls: Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

14.Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,516 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Spend three hours seeing Niagara Falls from the river and from tunnels behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your English-speaking guide leads the walk, handles reserved entry, shares daredevil stories, and escorts you onto the Niagara City Cruises boat. Choose the first departure for lighter crowds and better access to the rail.

“Glad we booked this informative walking tour, went on the early / 1st boat ride, but the sun was sort of in the wrong place for a good view/photos. Behind the Falls was good too!”

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Niagara Falls: Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - The boat ride: 20 minutes in the spray
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Niagara Falls: Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

15.Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $114

Start early at Niagara City Cruises, ride the first elevator 19 stories into the gorge, and board the first boat before the main crowds arrive. Your English-speaking Walks guide, such as Deanna, Madeleine, Gord, or Linda, leads a 2-kilometre walk to key viewpoints before taking you behind the Falls at Table Rock.

“Great activity. Early start but best the queues . Lovely guide who was very informative. Great boat trip to the falls”

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