Day Trips

Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Journey Behind the Falls

4.8/5(920)

Keith C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Our guide, Emery, was very knowledgeable and told us various stories about the Falls. The journey through the tunnels to go behind the horseshoe falls exposed the full power of the water, whilst the outside viewing platform got you as close to the cascade of water as possible. Finally, the boat trip up to the Falls was spectacular. Overall, a great experience.

Hernan A

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

Daniel was fantastic tour guide. He was informative, fun and engaging. He kept both my kids entertained and us the adults too. He also was organized and gave us great instructions ahead of the boat ride and the trip behind the falls. We also enjoyed the photos he took of us and his encouragement to stay on the second deck of the boat and get completely soaked!

Meghan R

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Booking the cruise was super easy. There was lots of communication leading up to the day of the excursion. Our tour guide Linda was great and so knowledgeable about the Niagara Falls area and history. She showed us the best spot to stand on the boat to capture all the amazing views. We will definitely book another tour the next time we come.

Dessa H

Family

Verified booking

5 days ago

John M. was our guide and he was very knowledgable, personable, and a fantastic guide. He knew the best spot to be on the boat ride to the Falls and provided lots of fun facts during the walking tour. We also appreciated his offer to take pictures with our cameras for us which turned out great.

Angela D

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our tour guide Alisha was AMAZING. She is so knowledgeable and personal. It was obvious she truly loves Niagara Falls and wants everyone to share her joy. It was the perfect length tour without being overkill. We learned so much and had the best day! We wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much!

Robert G

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

As well as visiting a spectacular natural phenomenon we had a excellent guide in Alisha. She was personable, knowledgeable and super friendly. In many ways the cherry on the cake of an excellent half day. Thank you.

Discover Niagara Falls with a local guide, choosing between full-day coach tours from Toronto or more immersive small-group walking experiences on the Canadian side.

Learn about the falls' history, geology, and famous stories as your guide leads you to some of the region's most spectacular viewpoints and attractions.

Take in incredible views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls from locations such as Table Rock, Skylon Tower, observation decks, and scenic lookout points.

On select coach tours, stop for photos at the iconic Floral Clock and admire the powerful Whirlpool Rapids from dedicated viewing areas along the Niagara Parkway.

Depending on the option selected, enjoy perks such as round-trip Toronto transportation, Niagara City Cruises boat rides, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower admission, the Daredevils Exhibit, Falls Incline Railway access, skip-the-line entry, rain ponchos, and even German-speaking guides on select departures.

Guided tour at Niagara Falls with a local guide

Round-trip transportation from Toronto (as per option selected)

Skip the line boat cruise ticket for Hornblower or Niagara City Cruises (seasonal) (as per option selected)

Journey Behind the Falls admission with skip the line access (as per option selected)

Skylon Tower admission with skip the line access to the observation deck (as per option selected)

Admission to the Niagara Daredevils Exhibit museum (as per option selected)

Visit to the Floral Clock and Niagara Whirlpool (as per option selected)

Falls Incline Railway admission (seasonal) (as per option selected)

Guided walking tour along the Canadian side of Niagara Falls (as per option selected)

Small-group walking tour with limited group size (as per option selected)

Rain poncho for wet attractions such as the boat cruise or Journey Behind the Falls (as per option selected)

Option for a German-speaking tour guide on selected coach tours (as per option selected)

Start point
6 starting points available
1. Floral Clock
Tickets included
Your first stop is at the Niagara Parks' Floral Clock. The clock that measures 40 feet in diameter is filled with more than 16,000 carpet plants and colourful annuals making for a great photo op.
2. Niagara Whirlpool
Tickets included
3. Maple Leaf Place
Tickets included
4. Hornblower Cruise (as per option selected)
Tickets included (based on selection)
5. Journey Behind the Falls (as per option selected)
Tickets included (based on selection)
6. Skylon Tower (as per option selected)
Tickets included (based on selection)
7. Butterfly Conservatory (as per option selected)
Tickets included (based on selection)
8. Niagara Power Station (as per option selected)
Tickets included (based on selection)
9. Clifton Hill
Free Admission
End point
6 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Angela D
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Our tour guide Alisha was AMAZING. She is so knowledgeable and personal. It was obvious she truly loves Niagara Falls and wants everyone to share her joy. It was the perfect length tour without being overkill. We learned so much and had the best day! We wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much!
Liliana S
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Great Tour, Donna was amazing professional and friendly and a great leader! she made sure our group stayed together and was very attentive! Again thank you! Donna took this amazing Picture! Lilly and Jose (Whittier Southern California)
Keith C
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our guide, Emery, was very knowledgeable and told us various stories about the Falls. The journey through the tunnels to go behind the horseshoe falls exposed the full power of the water, whilst the outside viewing platform got you as close to the cascade of water as possible. Finally, the boat trip up to the Falls was spectacular. Overall, a great experience.
Hernan A
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
Daniel was fantastic tour guide. He was informative, fun and engaging. He kept both my kids entertained and us the adults too. He also was organized and gave us great instructions ahead of the boat ride and the trip behind the falls. We also enjoyed the photos he took of us and his encouragement to stay on the second deck of the boat and get completely soaked!
Meghan R
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Booking the cruise was super easy. There was lots of communication leading up to the day of the excursion. Our tour guide Linda was great and so knowledgeable about the Niagara Falls area and history. She showed us the best spot to stand on the boat to capture all the amazing views. We will definitely book another tour the next time we come.

Additional information

Pickup points in Toronto:

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre (7:40am)

Chelsea Hotel (7:45am)

Brasseurs - Toronto (7:50am)

Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar Front Street (8:10am)

Tim Hortons 340 Front St (8:20am)

100 Hurontario St, Mississauga (8:30am)

Pickup times: Pickup is between 7:40am and 8:30am depending on the selected meeting point.

Seasonal cruise info: The Hornblower or Niagara City Cruises boat experiences are seasonal and may be replaced in winter.

Winter replacements: In winter months, wet attractions or cruises may be replaced with Skylon Tower, Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Power Station, or Niagara Takes Flight, as per option selected.

Tour format: Some options include round-trip coach transfers from Toronto, while others are walking tours starting in Niagara Falls.

Guide language: A German-speaking guide is available only on selected coach tours, subject to availability.

Group size: Walking tour options run as small groups, with a maximum of 10 to 20 guests depending on the variant.

Variant choice: Select your preferred option to include Journey Behind the Falls, a boat cruise, Skylon Tower, or a combination of these attractions.