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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Verified Customer reviews
Verified ratings
4.5 /5
based on 184 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.5 /5
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Excellent
Awesome experience so much fun won’t be disappointed tour guide was very helpful and very nice would do again and again!
Tripadvisor customer · Climber61905662704 · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Our guide was very informative and it was great to hear the history of the falls and surrounding areas! The boat ride to the falls was better than expected. It was amazing how close you get and the power of the water is impressive!
Tripadvisor customer · Sandra · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Mel was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the subject and brought humor to her many stories. She explained everything and made sure she answered every question. We were a big group and she remembered all of our names! We really enjoyed the whole experience. And had a great day!
Tripadvisor customer · Michele · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Linda was an amazing tour guide and we loved our time with her learning about Niagara Falls, history, and stories! We had a wonderful experience!
Tripadvisor customer · Kaley · Oct 19, 2025 Excellent
Daniel was terrific! Very funny, watched out closely to make sure everyone was accounted for and had entertaining, historical stories to share. 10/10! ⭐️
Tripadvisor customer · Sarah · Oct 18, 2025
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Exclusive First on the Boat Niagara Falls Tour & Journey Behind the Falls
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Mel was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the subject and brought humor to her many stories. She explained everything and made sure she answered every question. We were a big group and she remembered all of our names! We really enjoyed the whole experience. And had a great day!
Tripadvisor customer · Michele · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Awesome experience so much fun won’t be disappointed tour guide was very helpful and very nice would do again and again!
Tripadvisor customer · Climber61905662704 · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Our guide was very informative and it was great to hear the history of the falls and surrounding areas! The boat ride to the falls was better than expected. It was amazing how close you get and the power of the water is impressive!
Tripadvisor customer · Sandra · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Linda was an amazing tour guide and we loved our time with her learning about Niagara Falls, history, and stories! We had a wonderful experience!
Tripadvisor customer · Kaley · Oct 19, 2025 Excellent
Awesome experience with Peggy! We learned a lot of history of the falls. She had great local recommendations to check out too! Great experience!
Tripadvisor customer · Joy · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Daniel was terrific! Very funny, watched out closely to make sure everyone was accounted for and had entertaining, historical stories to share. 10/10! ⭐️
Tripadvisor customer · Sarah · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Val was an excellent tour quite. She made the tour special for everyone. One of the things we discovered was that the tour we booked through Trip Advisor was actually led by a group called Walks. I would strongly recommend this tour group and I will definitely be looking for their tours first my future travel needs.
Tripadvisor customer · Kara · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Peggy was amazing. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Lots of facts and she was very interactive and engaged with all of her tour guests.
Would strongly recommend a tour with Peggy.
Tripadvisor customer · Amanda · Oct 17, 2025 Excellent
Val was excellent. She was very personable and gave us an overview of the history of Niagara Falls. Would highly recommend her.
Tripadvisor customer · Lise · Oct 17, 2025 Excellent
Wonderful. Learned so much and Gord was funny & knew so much. A must if you’re coming to Niagara Falls- boat ride and tour were a blast
Tripadvisor customer · Gina · Oct 17, 2025FAQs
How should I dress for this tour?
This tour takes place entirely outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the season. Winter months in particular can be quite cold, be prepared to remain outside for the majority of the tour’s duration.
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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