Complete Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls
3 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Be in the best position possible as you cruise to the Falls for a thrilling (and wet) close-up experience.
- 7:45am tour only: Be on the first boat of the day for a crowd-free experience.
- Enter the Journey Behind the Falls experience.
- Learn about the powerful and daring history of Niagara Falls from your expert local guide.
- Sites Visited
- Niagara Falls
- 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
- 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.
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Excellent
We had a great time with Kevin! It was well worth the money. It took about 2 hours to get through all of it, and I highly recommend wearing pants that you don’t mind getting wet. The boat ride was so fun and getting soaked was apart of the experience. Kevin gave us some great facts along with pictures which tied up the whole experience. Really funny dude! Thank you!
Tripadvisor customer · Heavenly · Nov 02, 2025 Excellent
Kevin was a great tour guide. Made it fun but we also learned a lot along the way!
GetYourGuide customer · Roxanne · Nov 02, 2025 Excellent
Book it! Met our guide in front of the Niagara Parks police station (look for the person with the clipboard wearing a yellow vest. The tour was the perfect mix of fun, history, and laughter. Sarah, our guide, was incredible — the perfect combination of funny, informative, and genuinely engaging. She made every stop come alive and kept the group smiling the whole time. I can’t wait to come back and bring more friends along — this is an experience you don’t want to miss!<br />We opted to get soaked at the front of the boat and we were dry by the time we reached behind the falls! Many in the group stayed tucked in so no soaked is an option but when will you be able to say you stood in the front of a boat and experienced the true strength of 75000 gallons of water a second coming over the falls?
Tripadvisor customer · Dina · Nov 01, 2025 Excellent
A great way to see the Falls up close . Our guide, Kevin, was very informative and provided our group with very interesting facts about the Falls. Great experience
Viator customer · COLLEEN · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
This boat ride is a must-do. It doesn't really seem to matter much whether you take the boat from the US or Canada side - they all go the same place. But so fun and such great photo ops! The "Behind the Falls" is cool because in one place you are right up at the side of the Horseshoe falls (Canada side) to hear and feel the roar!
Viator customer · Maggie · Oct 30, 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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