Day Trips

Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Journey Behind the Falls

4.8/5(845)

Michael J

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Niagara Falls was a place on my bucket list, so was important to be memorable. The tour with Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls mad that possible. It was exciting to walk with our tour guide Lubnah and get valuable details on the city and what makes it so special. He did an amazing job with keeping a good walking pace while interacting with the group with the city details, fun little quizzes, and nice conversations. Also, the attraction of the waterfalls, being in the cave to see multiple views and perspective was worth the experience. There was a lot of smiles, excitement, and enjoyment on the cruise getting closer and closer to the waterfall and even interact with others. The staff did a good job getting us on and off the boat in a timely fashion with no injuries or accidents. This was definitely a experience worth participating in.

Elli M

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

I really enjoyed having Mateen as our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming, and he made the experience much more enjoyable. He was happy to answer our questions and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the tour. As far as the tour itself is concerned, I especially enjoyed the boat tour. It was a great experience and definitely one of the highlights for me. The only downside was the huge lines, which made the wait quite long, but once we were on the boat, it was absolutely worth it. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend the tour, especially with Mateen as the guide.

Yang N

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We had a fantastic experience on the Niagara Falls Canada Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls. Our guide, Parminder, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very well organized. She shared many interesting facts about the history and geology of Niagara Falls and made the whole tour easy and enjoyable. The Hornblower Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls were both unforgettable experiences. It was amazing to see, hear, and feel the power of the falls up close. We never felt rushed, and Parminder took great care of the group throughout the tour. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Parminder as your guide!

Homero O

Group

Verified booking

Last week

I’d been wanting to see the falls for a while, but I kept hearing discouraging comments saying they were just ordinary waterfalls; however, the package I chose was great and comprehensive, since it involved more than just seeing a waterfall— hearing the stories of people who dared to jump into the falls and being able to see the waterfall from the tunnels really lets you grasp its magnitude and appreciate the beauty of nature. I’d definitely visit them again and take the tour once more!!

Sandra D

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

Niagara Falls is more spectacular than ever imagined! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Falls, and was able to answer every question we had with no hesitation. This tour enabled us to see everything there was to see, and experience things we may have otherwise missed out on. I will admit, though, that the boat tour to the Falls was the absolute icing on the cake! If you have the chance, TAKE THIS TOUR! You will not regret it!

Shona C

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Such a fun-packed day. Our bilingual tour guide Bernad was funny, informative and helpful and made our first trip to the falls a memorable one ! We did Journey behind the falls and the Hornblower cruise and both were definitely worth it. The round trip pickup and drop off from Toronto were very convenient and it was nice to let the navigation stresses out of our hands for the day!

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
David W
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Pick up was straightforward and nice not having to worry about parking etc once at Niagara. Earlyish start helped build some free time to explore (in theory) but it was very busy so we had much less than originally informed would be likely
David E
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The travel was perfectly organized.The tour guide was nice and interesting.Thectimr scudual was quite good part from the traffic jam.
Michael J
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Niagara Falls was a place on my bucket list, so was important to be memorable. The tour with Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls mad that possible. It was exciting to walk with our tour guide Lubnah and get valuable details on the city and what makes it so special. He did an amazing job with keeping a good walking pace while interacting with the group with the city details, fun little quizzes, and nice conversations. Also, the attraction of the waterfalls, being in the cave to see multiple views and perspective was worth the experience. There was a lot of smiles, excitement, and enjoyment on the cruise getting closer and closer to the waterfall and even interact with others. The staff did a good job getting us on and off the boat in a timely fashion with no injuries or accidents. This was definitely a experience worth participating in.
Scott B
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Overall we really enjoyed the experience. We only had one afternoon in Niagara, so it was helpful to book a tour. There is a lot to do and see, and it's hard to figure it all out. The experience behind the falls is really neat and we loved getting up close to the falls when on the boat. The tour took us along all the major viewpoints so we saw the falls from a variety of vantage points. The guide provided us with some interesting facts and information which we all appreciated. I wish they provided more details about parking and what to expect from the specific tour we did. We parked next to the tower ( minimum $10) but the tour ended a decent walk away.
Elli M
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
I really enjoyed having Mateen as our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming, and he made the experience much more enjoyable. He was happy to answer our questions and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the tour. As far as the tour itself is concerned, I especially enjoyed the boat tour. It was a great experience and definitely one of the highlights for me. The only downside was the huge lines, which made the wait quite long, but once we were on the boat, it was absolutely worth it. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend the tour, especially with Mateen as the guide.

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.