9-Hour Niagara Falls Tour from Toronto with maple syrup tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic drive to Niagara Falls with commentary from a licensed tour guide
• 02 Maple syrup tour and tasting featuring three types of Canadian maple syrup
• 03 Free time to explore Niagara Falls, take photos, and enjoy lunch at your own pace
• 04 Optional experiences such as the Hornblower Boat Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and a helicopter ride
• 05 Photo stops at Niagara River landmarks such as the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, and Hydroelectric Power Stations

Explore Niagara Falls on a full-day tour from Toronto and Mississauga, travelling in an air-conditioned mini-coach with commentary from a licensed tour guide. Along the way, stop for scenic photos by the Niagara River and enjoy a maple syrup tour and tasting featuring three types of Canadian maple syrup. At Niagara Falls, you'll have 3 to 4 hours of free time to explore the waterfalls, have lunch, and choose optional attractions such as the Hornblower Boat Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, a helicopter ride, or the Skylon Tower observation deck. Return to the city in the evening, depending on traffic conditions.

Along the way, stop for scenic photos by the Niagara River and enjoy a maple syrup tour and tasting featuring three types of Canadian maple syrup.

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, Niagara Falls

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

• 07:30 to 08:30: Pick-Up
  • Pick-up from one of 12 central pick-up locations in Downtown Toronto or Mississauga.
• 09:45 to 10:30: Scenic Photo Stops by the Niagara River
  • Visit scenic locations on the way to Niagara Falls. Depending on the season, this might include the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and Hydroelectric Power Stations.
• 10:30 to 11:00: Maple Syrup Tour and Tasting + Rest Stop
  • Learn about and try three types of Canadian maple syrup, and freshen up before arriving at the waterfalls.
• 11:00 to 15:00: Niagara Falls
  • Free time in Niagara Falls can be spent on optional attractions like the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls.
  • You can also choose to add a helicopter ride over the waterfalls on the day of your trip. You will have free time to explore Niagara Falls, take photos, and have lunch. If you do not join any attractions, you can still explore on your own and spend time on the "mini-vegas" strip called Clifton Hill.
• 15:00 to 15:30: Return to Toronto
  • Return to your original location for an evening in the city. The return time can vary based on daily traffic conditions.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup from 12 select hotels and central locations in downtown Toronto and Mississauga
• Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
• Niagara Parks licensed tour guide
• Free time to experience Niagara Falls and have lunch
• Seasonal visits on the way to Niagara Falls might include the Niagara Floral Clock, Niagara River Whirlpool, Niagara Hydroelectric Power Stations, and a maple syrup tasting experience with 3 flavors of maple syrup

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Cash tips for your tour guide (optional)
• Infant child seats (infants 2 and under are free and can sit on your lap)

What to bring

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

• The Hornblower Boat Cruise is closed in the winter and replaced with the Skylon Tower observation deck. The dates vary based on weather, but it is usually around December 2 to May 15.
• Adult pricing including boat cruise (replaced with Journey Behind the Falls in the winter), 1 to 24: USD 112 per person.
• Child pricing including boat cruise (replaced with Journey Behind the Falls in the winter), 1 to 24: USD 95 per person.
• Adult pricing including both boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls (boat replaced with Skylon Tower in the winter), 1 to 24: USD 144 per person.
• Child pricing including both boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls (boat replaced with Skylon Tower in the winter), 1 to 24: USD 118 per person.
• The price given in the pricing section is for the option with no attractions included.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

Tour start

Downtown Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.