Private Complete Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride & Behind the Falls
About this activity
Experience a private tour of Niagara Falls, including cruising close to the falls, followed by an expertly guided visit to Journey Behind the Falls.
Highlights
- Pre-reserved Niagara City Cruises access
- Descend 19 stories into the gorge
- Enter Journey Behind the Falls
- Learn about Niagara Falls on an expertly guided private walking tour
- See the most famous Niagara landmarks
Full description
Explore Niagara Falls on a private tour for your own group of up to 10, with a guide who's entirely yours for the visit. Meet your guide at the meeting point, then walk together to the Niagara City Cruises boat for a 20-minute ride right up to the falls, close enough to see and feel the mist.
Back on land, your guide leads an expert walking tour through the cultural and historical story of Niagara Falls, at a pace set by your group, with room for questions along the way. As you approach Table Rock Visitor Center, descend into the rocky caves of Journey Behind the Falls and feel the force of the cascading water up close.
With no other travelers sharing your guide's attention, it's the full Niagara Falls experience, built around your group.
Your private Niagara Falls tour kicks off with meeting your guide at the designated tour meeting point, with just your own group of up to 10 guests. You'll begin your adventure with a guided walk and introduction to Niagara Falls from your guide before boarding the boat. As you make your way to the dock with your guide, brace yourself for a 19-story descent into the gorge and a personal escort onto the Niagara City Cruises boat. With your complimentary poncho, embrace the misty immersion during an exhilarating 20-minute cruise near the falls.
The excitement continues! After the thrill of the cruise, your expert guide will lead your group on a captivating walking tour along the boardwalk, delving into the cultural and historical tapestry of Niagara Falls. Your guide will point out key landmarks, and you can stop for questions as you take in views of the falls and hear stories about Niagara's history, natural beauty, and iconic moments. The walking tour ends at Table Rock Visitor Center, where the pinnacle experience begins.
With access to the Journey Behind the Falls, you'll descend into rocky caves behind the falls themselves. Immerse yourself in the resonating crash of water through the tunnels and catch a unique glimpse of the waterfall from an opening. Finally, you'll reach the ledge beside the falls, where you can feel the sheer force of cascading water up close. This tour offers the complete Niagara Falls experience, blending excitement, adventure, and expert storytelling, built around your own group.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-reserved Niagara City Cruises Boat Tickets
- Journey Behind the Falls ticket
- Niagara City Cruises poncho
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided private walking tour
- Live guide audio
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
6075 Niagara River Parkway, 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, CA
6075 Niagara River Pkwy, 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4, Canada
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. Your tour meets in the garden in front of the Niagara Parks Police Station at 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON. Important: DO NOT proceed directly to the Niagara City Cruises boat — your guide will escort you there as part of the tour.
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Know before you book
- This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace, you'll cover roughly 2 Km (1 mi). We encourage appropriate footwear for uneven surfaces.
- 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.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
- Please note that 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.
- Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
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.
- Please don't go directly to the boat or go down the elevator without your guide
- This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace, you'll cover roughly 2 Km (1 mi). 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.
- Limited restroom availability, please go prior to your tour and ensure you are ready for the tour when you arrive at the meeting point.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
- 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
Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Chutes mythiques et impressionnantes mais les explications de la visite sont parfois inutiles et servent à combler le temps.
Activité tout compris avec bateau et vue des chutes des tunnels, la guide était très sympathique et apporte des anecdotes à la visite , merci 🙏🏻
If you’re gonna see Niagara Falls, this is the tour to do it on!
Additional information
Ticket Age Range:
- Adult (13+)
- Child (3-12)
- Infant (0-2)