Sightseeing Cruises

Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls

Name: Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls
Start: 2026-10-25T10:00:00
End: 2026-10-25T12:30:00
Location: Niagara Falls

4.8/5(1,629)

Amy H

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We had an amazing experience on our Niagara Falls tour with Kaleb. He did an incredible job showing us all the important sights and sharing the history and stories behind them. There is so much we would have missed or never known without taking the tour. Kaleb was entertaining, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. He made the entire experience fun and interesting while making sure we didn’t miss any of the highlights. We truly enjoyed our time and would highly recommend Kaleb and this tour to anyone visiting Niagara Falls!

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!

Highlights

Get two viewpoints in one outing, combining an on-foot route along the waterfront with time on the river while a guide shares stories and tips.

Your ticket includes a seasonal daytime boat cruise, a guided walking tour, admission to tunnels behind Horseshoe Falls, and commentary in English.

See Horseshoe and American Falls from the boat, then step into tunnel viewing platforms beside the rock face and feel the power of the river.

Upgrade to a 3 hr evening tour with fireworks cruise, a 5 hr small group option with Whirlpool Aero Car and hotel pickup, or a 9 hr trip from Toronto.

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Additional Highlights

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Access to Journey Behind the Falls

Seasonal Hornblower boat cruise tickets (as per option selected)

Niagara City Cruises boat or fireworks cruise tickets (as per option selected)

Expert-guided walking tour (as per option selected)

3-hour evening Niagara Falls tour (as per option selected)

5-hour Niagara Falls guided tour (as per option selected)

9-hour Niagara Falls day tour (as per option selected)

Local English-speaking guide (as per option selected)

English and German speaking guide (as per option selected)

Small group tour with live commentary (as per option selected)

Entry to Skylon Tower (as per option selected)

Incline Railway ride (as per option selected)

Whirlpool Aero Car admission tickets (as per option selected)

Night views of the illuminated waterfalls (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (as per option selected)

Round trip coach from Toronto (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line attraction entries (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Start point
Niagara River Parkway
Get direction
1. Niagara Falls
Tickets included
1 attraction
Please note that the order in which attractions are visited may change depending on the tour operator’s plan.
Highlights
Niagara Gorge
Tickets included
2. Hornblower Cruise
Tickets included
3. Walking Tour
Tickets included
4. Journey Behind the Falls
5. Skylon Tower
Tickets included (based on selection)
End point
Niagara River Parkway
Get direction
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!
Dawn H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Had a great trip up the Skylon tower/behind the falls and Niagara cruise. Our tour guide Parminder was excellent very knowledgeable and gave us great information and insights into the history of the fall's from a geological geographical and social point of view. Would highly recommend
Amanda S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour guide was so much fun. The experience was great and interactive. It was nice not having to plan anything and just go with the flow and be told here to go and have someone give us tickets to each section of the tour and explain where we need to go. Very stress-free!
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)
Tracy C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Linda was fabulous! Growing up in the area gave her a lot of fun stories to share and she was knowledgeable on the questions we asked. And she's just funny and personable. Highly recommend

What to bring

Footwear and bags: Bring comfortable shoes and a waterproof bag to protect yourself and your belongings from the mist.

Weather gear: Bring weather-appropriate clothing and water, especially for longer or evening tours.

Additional information

Seasonal cruise note: The Hornblower or Niagara City Cruises operate seasonally and are replaced by other attractions in winter.

Winter substitutions: Winter replacements may include Skylon Tower, Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Parks Power Station, or Niagara Takes Flight, depending on the tour.

Restrooms: Restroom access is limited, so please use the facilities before your tour begins.

Parking: No parking is available at the tour meeting point. Two main paid lots are available on Niagara Parkway year-round.

Parking Lot A: Parking Lot A is closest to the Falls and is located beside the Power Station.

Parking Lot B: Parking Lot B is located at the Floral Showhouse.

Arrival time: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour start time, as refunds are not possible for late arrivals or no-shows.

Group size: Small-group tours may have a maximum of 7 guests, while walking and fireworks tours may have up to 22 guests.

Tour locations: All tours operate on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and do not require a passport.

Walking level: Moderate walking is required on guided walking and evening fireworks tours.

Fireworks: Fireworks cruises run only when Niagara fireworks are scheduled and are subject to weather and visibility.

Helicopter upgrade: A 10-minute helicopter flight may be available on select small-group tours for an extra fee.

From Toronto tours: Day trips from Toronto last about 9 hours and return between 4:30pm and 5pm, depending on traffic.

Tip for nature lovers: Nature lovers, stay alert, as you might spot peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs at incredible diving speeds.