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
184 reviewsRating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
I highly recommend this tour as it provides great history and fun facts about the Falls. Tim, the guide we had, was super personable and has the inside scoop on the best place to stand on the boat, and really enhanced the experience. Parking was really expensive at the meeting spot,<br />so consider giving yourself extra time to park somewhere else and walk to the spot. Look for the person in a vest with a clipboard.
Tripadvisor customer · Alison · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Great tour with a knowledgable guide. Had a great time, good pace for everyone to keep up with. Definitely worth it for the close up view of the Falls
Tripadvisor customer · Andraea · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Gord was amazing and knowledgeable. The tour was so much fun even in the cold rain. WARNING you will get wet!!! Lots of history shared and will def do it again
Tripadvisor customer · Bianca · Nov 15, 2025 Excellent
Melissa was a great guide! As a native to the area, she was very knowledgeable and was also very interactive with the group. The boat ride, while relatively short, was an exhilarating experience that I would recommend everyone do once! Our group of about 20 was the perfect size, and the boat wasn’t extremely crowded. This is something everyone should try.
Tripadvisor customer · Dara · Nov 14, 2025 Excellent
One of the best yours we have done, Tom was very friendly, informative and professional.<br />Absolutely loved the tour and would not hesitate to recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Claire · Nov 13, 2025
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Exclusive First on the Boat Niagara Falls Tour & Journey Behind the Falls
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Latest reviews
Excellent
I highly recommend this tour as it provides great history and fun facts about the Falls. Tim, the guide we had, was super personable and has the inside scoop on the best place to stand on the boat, and really enhanced the experience. Parking was really expensive at the meeting spot,<br />so consider giving yourself extra time to park somewhere else and walk to the spot. Look for the person in a vest with a clipboard.
Tripadvisor customer · Alison · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Great tour with a knowledgable guide. Had a great time, good pace for everyone to keep up with. Definitely worth it for the close up view of the Falls
Tripadvisor customer · Andraea · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Gord was amazing and knowledgeable. The tour was so much fun even in the cold rain. WARNING you will get wet!!! Lots of history shared and will def do it again
Tripadvisor customer · Bianca · Nov 15, 2025 Excellent
Melissa was a great guide! As a native to the area, she was very knowledgeable and was also very interactive with the group. The boat ride, while relatively short, was an exhilarating experience that I would recommend everyone do once! Our group of about 20 was the perfect size, and the boat wasn’t extremely crowded. This is something everyone should try.
Tripadvisor customer · Dara · Nov 14, 2025 Excellent
One of the best yours we have done, Tom was very friendly, informative and professional.<br />Absolutely loved the tour and would not hesitate to recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Claire · Nov 13, 2025 Excellent
Had a great experience on both the hornblower, the Falls walk and talk and journey behind the falls! Gord was fantastic, very knowledgeable to clearly loved his job! The weather was kind to us, which made it all the better! Got there for the time specified, had a chat with the group and were told some facts about Niagara in general and also some local tips as we asked about various things to do around the area. And we then went on the hornblower and we're shown the best spot which we managed to secure as a group as we were on first (pole position). Seeing the Falls was amazing, and very Misty (thank God for the free poncho!) We then walked down from the hornblower to the horseshoe Falls and were told facts and stories by Gord and stops for a photo opportunities. He then took us to table Rock and collected our tickets before leaving us as we headed down to 'journey behind The Falls' where you could spend as much time as we wanted. Overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone going to Niagara!
Tripadvisor customer · elliottgunn · Nov 12, 2025 Excellent
Linda is super nice! Totally recommended without doubts!<br />Responsable, fun facts, just what we wanted!<br />Don’t doubt this as your choice
Tripadvisor customer · Luis · Nov 11, 2025 Excellent
The admission for walk tours was well worth the price. Don’t miss the tour! Ask for Kevin, he was a great tour guide. A must DO!
Tripadvisor customer · helene · Nov 10, 2025 Excellent
Rob really cared about our experience and gave us tip on getting great pictures, he kept track of of everyone in our group and he made sure all of us completed the tour without getting lost, he was very professional
Tripadvisor customer · Thomas · Nov 10, 2025 Excellent
We had an awesome time! It was snowing and cold but no one cared, we had a blast. Rob was an amazing tour guide and very educated on the history of the falls!<br />-Boston girls
Tripadvisor customer · Danielle · Nov 09, 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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