Exclusive First on the Boat Niagara Falls Tour & Journey Behind the Falls
3 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Walks Moment: Be first aboard the Niagara City Cruises boat with exclusive skip-the-line priority placement.
- Be in the best position possible as you cruise to the Falls for a thrilling (and wet) close up experience.
- Get priority spots on the first elevator, descending into Niagara Gorge with eye-catching views.
- Enter the Journey Behind the Falls experience with pre-reserved access.
- Learn about the powerful and daring history of Niagara Falls from your expert local guide.
- See the most famous Niagara landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- Sites Visited
- Niagara Falls
- First Elevator
- Niagara City Cruises
- American Falls (view)
- Bridal Veil Falls (view)
- Niagara River
- Horseshoe Falls
- Table Rock Visitor Center
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Tour Includes
- Niagara City Cruise
- Skip-the-line First Elevator ticket
- Journey Behind the Falls ticket
- Niagara City Cruises poncho
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour (approx 1.2 miles)
Experience the falls from all the best viewpoints on this Niagara Falls morning tour.
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Great
The Hornblower boat cruise was great. The grandkids loved it. My grandson (age 12) said it was the most exhilarating thing he'd ever done. Our guide, Deanna, was very good. Would have liked a little more information and History on our river walk to Journey Behind the Falls. But she gave us lots of good ideas and advice on other things in the area to do.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Jun 22, 2025 Excellent
He was a remarkable tour guide. I learned so much about hydropower, the local culture and how to have the perfect vacation time that is well spent.
Viator customer · cydonie · Jun 20, 2025 Excellent
Rick was a friendly knowledgeable tour guide for our group. We were not only first on the boat but he showed us the best place for the views of the falls on the boat. He gave us lots of information about the history and geology of the area as we walked to the tour behind the falls. With the crowd of tour groups and other tourists he carefully guided us to the front of the lines and made our experience first class.
Viator customer · RiseNShout · Jun 17, 2025 Excellent
This tour was absolutely perfect. We had Rick as our tour guide and he was amazing. You get on the boat first and with how much it fills up that’s a big deal. You get the best spot and the guides take pictures for you. The walking tour was nice and easy through the park and the stories and pictures you get to see are super interesting. Rick had so many amazing recommendations for the rest of our stay. This tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!
Viator customer · Kasey · Jun 05, 2025 Excellent
Fantastic with a great Walks Guide (Rick? sorry if i got that wrong) but he was great with good stories and got us in all the right spots to experience the falls
GetYourGuide customer · sandie · United States · Jun 03, 2025FAQs
Is this tour in Canada or the United States?
This tour takes place in Niagara Falls, Canada and includes experiences on the Canadian side of the Falls, such as the Niagara City Cruise. Guests will need to be in Canada at the time of the tour and ensure they have the appropriate travel documents if crossing the border from the U.S.
How much walking is involved on this tour?
This tour covers approximately 2 miles at a steady pace, with minimal stops along the way. While we pause briefly at key viewpoints, most of the tour involves walking between attractions to stay on schedule. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and being prepared for a full walking experience.
Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility?
We do not recommend this tour for wheelchair users or guests with pushchairs. The fast-paced nature of the itinerary—designed to ensure we cover several landmarks in a short amount of time—can be challenging for those with limited mobility. However, the tour is stroller accessible for families traveling with young children.
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