Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake Ultimate Day Tour

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About this activity

Discover Niagara Falls, Canada on a full-day tour blending iconic sights with local gems. Begin with priority access to the Niagara City Cruises boat ride, sailing into the mist of Horseshoe Falls for unforgettable views (poncho included).

Afterward, enjoy free time at Table Rock Centre—the closest land viewpoint—before a narrated drive along the Niagara Parkway with photo stops at Whirlpool Rapids and drive-by highlights like the Floral Clock, Queenston Heights, and the generation stations.

Sample maple syrup, fudge, and artisan chocolate at Maple Leaf Place, as well as a Canadian market theme lunch

From November–April, the boat is replaced with Journey Behind the Falls, featuring dramatic tunnel views from inside the cascades.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line Toronto

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Floral Clock & Queenston Heights, Niagara on the Lake, ON
Included: Maple syrup, fudge, and chocolate tasting experience by CFX Chocolatiers
Included: Whirlpool Rapids & Gorge views
Included: Journey Behind the Falls admission when boat not operating (November-April)
Included: Priority access to Niagara City Cruises Voyage to the Falls (May-November)
Included: Close up view at Table Rock
Included: Complimentary ponchos for boat cruise
Included: Convenient pickup and drop-off - Niagara Parks Welcome Centre Clifton Hill

Not included

Not included: Meals, snacks, and beverages (lunch add-on available)
Not included: Gratuities for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
Not included: Stop in the town of Niagara on the lake

Itinerary

Niagara Falls

5 min

Pickup in Niagara Falls from Niagara Parks Welcome Centre - 883 Falls Avenue at 10 - 10:15AM - Kindly note that the bus might be slightly delayed coming from Toronto.
Stop 2

30 min Admission included

Enjoy a skip the line experience and head right to the boarding location. Enjoy picture perfect views up close to the falls. Feel the thunder of the water as it is going over the falls. Rain jackets are provided.
Niagara Falls

2 hours

Free time followed by lunch (if option was chosen)
Clifton Hill

one hour

Enjoy free time on the hill for photo opportunities, lunch, souvenir shopping skywheel and fun arcade games.
Stop 5

30 min

Drive along the Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake with views of the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral Clock, Power Generating Station, Butterfly conservatory, Queenston Heights, Laura Secord homestead and Fort George.
Niagara Whirlpool

5 min

Brief stop at Niagara Whirlpool, a natural wonder where the powerful Niagara River forms a mesmerizing, swirling rapids within a deep gorge.
Floral Clock

10 min

The Floral Clock in Niagara Falls is a stunning horticultural timepiece adorned with vibrant flowers, offering both beauty and functionality to visitors.
Queenston Heights Park

Passing by

Drive past Queenston Heights Park
Stop 9

30 min

Indulge in a complimentary Maple Syrup tasting experience

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your Gray Line guide at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre at Clifton Hill, located at the intersection of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, opposite Oakes Garden Theatre.

Please look for the Gray Line guide/signage and be ready at the bus stop at least 15 minutes before departure.

End point

Please meet your Gray Line guide at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre at Clifton Hill, located at the intersection of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, opposite Oakes Garden Theatre.

Please look for the Gray Line guide/signage and be ready at the bus stop at least 15 minutes before departure.

Using your ticket

Pick up in Niagara Fallsview Sheraton 10am (boarding begins at 9:45AM - right by Starbucks (kindly know that the tour bus might be slightly delayed coming from Toronto)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Seasonal note: Niagara City Cruises runs roughly May–Nov; dates vary by weather. When the boat isn’t operating, we substitute Journey Behind the Falls. If the boat is running on your date, you’ll do the boat. Journey is only used when the boat stops.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice
All timings are approximate
Vehicle type is subject to change based on passenger volumes
Tour is subject to cancellation if we do not meet the minimum required amount of participants

Options

Tour + Boat

Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: If boat is not operating (winter months), will be substituted with Journey Behind the Falls

Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: The boat cruise is out of the water during winter months, with start and end dates dependent on weather conditions.
Tour + Boat + Lunch

Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: If the boat is not operating (winter months), will be substituted with Journey Behind the Falls.

Lunch overlooking the Falls

Boat /Journey Behind the Falls: The boat cruise is out of the water during winter months, with start and end dates dependent on weather conditions.
Tour +Journey Behind the Fall

Journey Behind the Falls : When boat cruises are out of season, experience the Falls from behind the cascading water.