Canada · Waterfall Tours

Niagara Falls Day Tour | 8: 00 AM - 5:30 PM

9 Hours Round trip from Toronto Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Niagara Falls tour from Toronto and Mississauga
  • 02 Spend 3 to 4 hours at Niagara Falls for sightseeing and lunch
  • 03 See the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls
  • 04 Optional skip-the-line access to the Hornblower Boat Cruise
  • 05 Optional skip-the-line access to Journey Behind the Falls
  • 06 Maple syrup and chocolate tasting stop
  • 07 Scenic photo stops at Niagara region landmarks
  • 08 Round-trip transportation with a licensed tour guide

Discover Niagara Falls on a full-day tour from Toronto and Mississauga, with convenient pickup, round-trip transportation, and time to enjoy one of Canada’s most iconic natural sights. Spend 3 to 4 hours at Niagara Falls for sightseeing, photos, lunch, and optional attractions, all while staying on the Canadian side.

Your day may include skip-the-line access to popular experiences such as the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls, plus a stop for maple syrup and chocolate tasting. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and photo opportunities at select Niagara landmarks, with insights and tips from a licensed Niagara Falls tour guide.

Discover Niagara Falls on a full-day tour from Toronto and Mississauga, with convenient pickup, round-trip transportation, and time to enjoy one of Canada’s most iconic natural sights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Toronto, Mississauga Beach, Niagara Falls
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up in Toronto and Mississauga (7:30 - 8:35 AM)

Convenient pickup from 12 landmarks and hotels across Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. Depart early enough to avoid morning rush hour traffic and long lines in Niagara Falls. Our pick-up schedule is very efficient - each bus will be assigned two to three pick-up locations, so you won't waste time driving around the city.

Niagara Falls

Spend 3 to 4 hours in Niagara Falls for sightseeing, attractions, photos, and lunch. See all three waterfalls - the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. No passport needed, stay on the Canadian side.

Attraction Tickets (Skip-the-line)

• Hornblower Boat Cruise (open around May 1 to December 30, subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" when closed)

• Journey Behind the Falls

Lunch

• Free time for lunch on your own at one of many restaurants

Optional

• During the tour, you can add optional tickets for the Skylon Tower and Niagara Helicopters. 

Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower Boat)

Formally called the "Maid of the Mist", this is the only boat ride to the waterfalls.

  • 25-minute boat cruise to the mist of the waterfalls
  • You will receive a red raincoat (your shoes and some of your body may still get wet)
  • Open around May 1 to December 30, subject to weather, replaced with "Niagara Power Station +. Tunnel" when closed
  • Skip the ticketing line, and when available in peak season, skip the entrance line with the funicular ride

Journey Behind the Falls

Descend 125 feet into the 130-year-old tunnels of the waterfalls. You will see the waterfalls falling in front of you and have access to the best viewing balcony in all of Niagara Falls.

  • This is the best spot to take photos of the Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls
  • You will receive a yellow or blue poncho to stay dry, but you won't get so wet either way
  • Skip the ticketing line and skip the entrance line to save an average of 2 hours in the peak season

Maple Syrup and Chocolate Factory Tasting

Learn about and try our delicious local maple syrup with this 35-minute stop at Maple Leaf Place! 🍁

  • Learn about Canadian maple syrup
  • Try three flavours of Ontario-sourced maple syrup from local farmers
  • Try delicious chocolates from the CFX chocolate factory located inside Maple Leaf Place 🍫
  • This is also a rest stop to freshen up and prepare for Niagara Falls

Scenic Photo Stops - Hidden Gems of Niagara

Take a tour and photos of beautiful landmarks in the Niagara Falls region. Depending on the season and daily conditions this may include one or two of the following.

  1. Niagara Whirlpool
  2. Hydroelectric Power Stations
  3. Floral Clock

Return to your location (Return by 5:00 - 6:00 PM)

Return to your original meeting point between 5:00 to 6:00 PM and enjoy an evening in the city! Exact times vary based on daily conditions, but we will do our best to get you back around this time. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Toronto 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup from central locations in Toronto and Mississauga
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (optional, formerly called the Maid of the Mist)
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Journey Behind the Falls (optional)
  • Maple Trail - maple syrup and chocolate tasting
  • Round-trip transportation in a climate-controlled bus
  • Licensed Niagara Falls tour guide
  • Scenic photo stops at one or two of the Niagara Whirlpool, Hydroelectric Power Station or Floral Clock
  • Winter Note: Boat cruise is open from around May 1 to December 31, subject to weather, and replaced with 'Niagara Power Station + Tunnel' when closed

What's Not Included

  • Lunch (restaurants available in Niagara Falls)
  • Cash gratuity for tour guide (optional)
  • Child seat for infants (infants 2 and under are free and can sit on your lap)
  • Luggage on the bus (must request in advance)

Know before you go

  • Make sure you are clear about your assigned pick-up time and location, and arrive 15 minutes early
  • You will get a raincoat to keep you dry from wet activities like the boat cruise; however, your clothes and shoes may still get wet
  • The tour stays in Canada and doesn't cross into the USA; no passport is required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • You can add other attractions when you're in Niagara Falls, like the Niagara Helicopter Ride or Skylon Tower (availability depends on visibility)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Toronto, CA
Tour start
Toronto, CA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Toronto.

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