Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls
About this activity
Full description
Embark on a Niagara Falls adventure, explore breathtaking viewpoints of this magnificent natural wonder. After meeting your guide, you'll walk toward the Niagara City Cruises boat & experience the ride. Enjoy a 20-minute cruise near the falls to see and feel the mist followed by an expertly guided walking tour delving into the cultural and historical tapestry of Niagara Falls.
After the boat ride, your expert guide will lead you on a walking tour—covering roughly 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) along the scenic boardwalk—as you dive into the cultural and historical tapestry of Niagara Falls. Take in views of the falls and the surrounding area while hearing brief highlights about Niagara’s history, natural beauty, and iconic moments. As you approach Table Rock Visitor Center, prepare for the pinnacle experience: Journey Behind the Falls and lastly descend into rocky caves behind the falls themselves to feel the force of the falls.
Prefer a private tour for just your friends and family with a dedicated guide? Select the Private Tour option at time of booking. Select First on the Boat Niagara Falls Tour option at time of booking for special access to the first elevator of the day and enjoy a scenic boat ride to the Falls before the crowds arrive. Or select the Niagara Falls Night Tour
option to experience a beautiful firework display.
Stop At: Niagara Falls
Description: Your Niagara Falls tour kicks off with meeting your guide and group at the designated tour meeting point. You can also select the Private Tour option at time of booking for the same great experience for just your friends and family, without other guests in your group. Then you'll begin your adventure as you walk with your guide and board the Niagara City Cruises boat together.
Time: 15 minutes
Stop At: Niagara City Cruises
Description: Descend 19 stories into the gorge and board the boat for a remarkable close-up encounter with Niagara Falls. Choose the perfect viewing spot and receive a complimentary Niagara City Cruises poncho to stay dry. Brace yourself! The 20-minute cruise near the falls can leave anyone drenched if they venture too close. Want to beat the crowds? Select First on the Boat Niagara Falls Group Tour option at time of booking to board the first boat of the day for a crowd-free experience and amazing photos of you and the Falls.
Time: 45 minutes
Access: Skip-the-line admission included
Stop At: Niagara Falls Boardwalk
Description: After your boat ride, your guide will walk with you to Journey Behind the Falls, pointing out key landmarks along the way. You will walk about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) on the scenic boardwalk as you take in views of the falls and the surrounding area while hearing brief highlights about Niagara’s history, natural beauty, and iconic moments.
Time: 1 hour
Stop At: Journey Behind the Falls Description:
Next, visit Table Rock Visitor Center for entry to the Journey Behind the Falls. Descend the stairs into rocky caves behind Niagara Falls, where crashing water echoes through the tunnels. Reach a ledge beside the falls, experiencing the awe-inspiring force of 3,160 tons of cascading water up close.
Time: 1 hour
Access: Admission included
Stop At: Fireworks Show
Description: Want to experience Niagara Falls after dark? Select the Niagara Falls Night Tour option at the time of booking to enjoy stunning views of the illuminated falls and a ride aboard the Niagara City Cruises fireworks sailing. During this exclusive 40-minute cruise, you'll see the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls lit up at night before watching a spectacular fireworks display overhead.
Time: Pass by without stopping
Access: Admission included (if option selected)
Meeting point
Departure: Meet at 5920 Niagara Parkway - Niagara City Cruises Main Ticket Plaza. Look for the white sails beside the Zipline Tower. Look for your guide with a green Walks sign
Important information
Know before you book
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
Know before you go
- This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. We encourage appropriate footwear for uneven surfaces.
- Tours run rain or shine. Ponchos are available on City Cruises Boat and Journey Behind the Falls. You will get close to the waterfall. Be prepared to get wet.
- All guests must pass through security.
- Limited restroom availability, please go prior to your tour and ensure you are ready for the tour when you arrive at the meeting point.
- We recommend purchasing parking in advance. Daily parking passes are available for all major Niagara Parks lots; please visit the Niagara Parks website for further information.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
- Parking: We recommend parking at 5400 Robinson Street. Please note this parking lot is a 10-minute walk from the meeting point and includes a set of steep stairs on the route.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
Additional information
Adult (13-100)
Child (3-12)
Infant (0-2)