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Niagara Falls Day-Trip: Boat Ride and Tour
4.6
112 Ratings
Toronto
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls on this 9-hour day-trip from Toronto. Enjoy a boat ride, guided tour, and free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls on this 9-hour day-trip from Toronto. Enjoy a boat ride, guided tour, and free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Toronto - Begin your adventure at 55 York Street with an 8:30 AM departure
- Lake Ontario - Drive along the scenic Lake Ontario and learn interesting facts about the region
- Niagara Falls Canada - Be amazed by your first sight of the Falls
- Niagara City Cruises - Set sail on the Hornblower Niagara Boat Cruise
- Horseshoe Falls -…
- Toronto - Begin your adventure at 55 York Street with an 8:30 AM departure
- Lake Ontario - Drive along the scenic Lake Ontario and learn interesting facts about the region
- Niagara Falls Canada - Be amazed by your first sight of the Falls
- Niagara City Cruises - Set sail on the Hornblower Niagara Boat Cruise
- Horseshoe Falls - Take in the breathtaking view of Horseshoe Falls
- The Welland Canal - Pass by the historic Welland Canal
- Laura Secord Homestead - View the historic Laura Secord Homestead
- Sir Adam Beck Generating Station - Pass by the impressive Generating Station
- Fort George National Historic Site of Canada - Drive past the historic Fort George
- Floral Clock - Admire the intricate Floral Clock as you drive by
- Queenston Heights Park - Enjoy the scenic drive past Queenston Heights Park
- Niagara-on-the-Lake - Enjoy free time in this charming heritage town, followed by a complimentary wine tasting
- Toronto - Relax and enjoy the ride back to Toronto
What's Included
- Wine Tasting
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free time for self-guided exploration
- Live commentary on board
- Wine Tasting
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free time for self-guided exploration
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Delight in a 9-hour day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Upon arrival at the Falls with our guide on our coach, enjoy a ride on the Niagara City Cruise with skip-the-line tickets*, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Falls.
Guided by a local, professional expert, experience stunning vistas, uncover historical insights,…
Delight in a 9-hour day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Upon arrival at the Falls with our guide on our coach, enjoy a ride on the Niagara City Cruise with skip-the-line tickets*, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Falls.
Guided by a local, professional expert, experience stunning vistas, uncover historical insights, and marvel at the natural beauty that makes Niagara a destination with something for everyone.
Relish a scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway leading into Niagara-on-the-Lake. Conclude the day with free time in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and savor a wine tasting before returning to Toronto.
When the Niagara Boat Cruise is not in operation (operates May to October), an alternative attraction will be provided.
*Itinerary subject to change
- A small-moderate amount of walking is involved
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Itinerary is subject to change
- Seat Requirement: All infants and toddlers traveling on our vehicles are required to occupy their own seat. For safety purposes, they must be secured in a government-approved car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
- In the event that the Hornblower Niagara cruises not in operation, we will substitute it with the journey behind the Falls. Typically the boat operates between May and October although circumstances beyond our control may prevent this from happening.
- All timings are approximate
- Vehicle type is subject to change based on passenger volumes
- Tour is subject to cancellation if we do not meet the minimum required amount of participants
Location
55 York St
York Street
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(112 Ratings)
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Doreen_m
Dec 6, 2024
Niagara made easy - I was picked up in a comfortable vehicle. James, our guide for the day, explained the day’s programme and expertly drove us, giving tidbits of interesting facts along the way. The falls of course, were fantastic. I opted for the option to go behind the falls and though this was an amazing demonstration of the power of the falls, the better photos were at the top due to the mist.
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Chandlermbc
Nov 20, 2024
Great experience! - Had a great tour! The hotel concierge recommended Grayline and I spent hours looking at options and then ultimately settled back with them. I wanted to see Niagara on the Lake and I’m glad we did! It’s very cute and I would have liked more time there.
We weren’t supposed to do the maple tasting with this tour, but we had time, so we did. It was fine-very commercialized and like a fancy truck stop. I wouldn’t choose it on my own. We also did the wine tasting and it was a lovely spot, but I didn’t like any of their wines.
A few tips—give yourself extra time to get to the morning meeting spot. And do NOT rely on the free poncho for the boat ride unless you want to get soaked. I brought better disposable raincoats and boot covers I found on Amazon. There is no mist—it is a full shower experience. We still had soaked sleeves, gloves, knees and anything else that was exposed. As it was November and cold outside, we didn’t dry fast and being wet all day is rough.
I did the optional lunch mainly to make sure my daughter was fed and didn’t get hangry. It was pretty decent, but nothing exciting. Nice views and I’m glad we did it because it appears to just be a bunch of junk shops and fast food in the area.
Overall it was a great trip and I think a tour is the way to go!
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Gretchen_p
Oct 21, 2024
Reserve an extra day in Toronto for this - I don’t usually do guided tours but Sam and Alex were great. The drive was comfortable and they gave us great tips! What a beautiful day!
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Deborah_d
Oct 21, 2024
Fabulous day - Great tour guide with Alex! Full day that kept moving all day from bus to boat to lake! Well organized on time and fun
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Reneeconcepcion
Oct 13, 2024
Awesome experience - I would highly recommend this tour, so amazing. Had a great experience with our tour guide Alex and Hugo who made sure to get us to our destination and back safely. Lunch was delish. 👍🏼
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Sophie_w
Oct 9, 2024
Best tour I’ve ever been on! - We had such a good time on this tour. Mike is a great tour guide and managed to provide us with loads of really interesting information in a fun way. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn a bit about the area on the way to niagara and to have a great day overall.
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Niall_b
Oct 7, 2024
Loved it. - Really enjoyed this trip.
Bus driver Hugo & tour guide Alex added to the unforgettable experience.
Would recommend to everyone.
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Gina_d
Oct 29, 2024
Fun tour - The tour instructions were relatively easy to follow and the meet up spot was great for a quick cup of coffee (Tim Horton's). We rode on a bus with our tour guide , Peter who gave great commentary and inserted a few funny jokes along the way. The tour was a great mix of activity and sightseeing with Niagra Falls, Niagra Village, and a wine tasting at the end at Hare Wine. We did add on the lunch which we did not think was the worth the money in any way. We would have preferred to eat on our own as the buffet in the Sheraton was honestly very mediocre almost terrible quality. Definitely get lunch on your own!!
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Joshua_c
Oct 10, 2024
Breathtaking Niagara Falls - Amazing day well organised and informative great day, plenty of time to see places and time at the Falls
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Beth_m
Nov 22, 2024
Overall would recommend, with some reservations. DO NOT BUY THE SHERATON BUFFET LUNCH! - Overall, I would recommend this trip, with the following notes:
We were crammed into a Cadillac Escalade. I was expecting a bus or a van.
The round trip took a full 9 hours, but easily could have been cut down to 6.
The winery was awful and pointless and should be cut from the tour.
They should really tell guests who are taking the boat ride exactly what to wear/not wear. The amount of water was ridiculous, with no towels or anything to help dry off afterward.
The tour guide/driver, James, was polite and quiet, but not entertaining or particularly informative.
THE BUFFET LUNCH AT THE SHERATON WAS PURE GARBAGE. Do not, under any circumstances, pay for this lunch. I am a foodie but I respect a good hotel buffet. This was not it. It was dirty, disgusting slop. The only good part was the view.
Now for the good:
If you're good at taking pictures, it is worth the trip.
It is pleasant to have someone else drive.
The little town we stopped in to shop was cute and had some interesting stories and clean public restrooms.
Again, overall, I would recommend this trip to those who have never been to Niagara Falls before. If you are coming from Toronto, it is worth it to have someone else drive - the drive itself is not pleasant and you can sleep. Just don't buy the lunch.
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