Toronto: Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour
What your day looks like
Your journey begins with a relaxing ride in an air-conditioned minibus, taking approximately 1.5 hours to reach Niagara Falls. A licensed tour guide will captivate you with fascinating historical stories and local legends. Upon arrival at Niagara Falls, the adventure kicks off with the season’s top-rated attraction: the Hornblower boat cruise in the summer or Journey Behind the Falls in the winter. These awe-inspiring experiences bring you face-to-face with the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the falls and the vibrant attractions of Clifton Hill at your own pace. If you’ve opted for the basic tour, you’ll have additional time to enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants. The all-inclusive package includes a special 3-course dinner overlooking the illuminated waterfalls. As part of the all-inclusive option, you’ll also gain exclusive access to the Illumination Tower, a unique attraction not open to the general public. Here, you’ll tour the control center that manages Niagara’s evening light displays, and you’ll even have the opportunity to change the lighting of the waterfalls yourself! From May 17 to October 14, the tour includes a stunning fireworks show over the falls. From November 16 to January 5, you’ll experience the enchanting “Winter Festival of Lights.” The tour finishes around 10:00 PM and you will return to your original location.
The experience, in brief
- Pickup from Toronto, Mississauga, or Niagara Falls.
- A VIP tour package with the best attractions and things to do in Niagara Falls.
- Includes the Festival of Lights tour (available around Nov 18 Jan 7).
The journey, in full
Pick up in Toronto, Mississauga, or Niagara Falls Enjoy easy pick-up from across Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, and Niagara Falls. There will be commentary from the tour guide on the bus, and you will also have quiet time to sleep on the way. Downtown Toronto pickup is around 12:30 PM. Mississauga pick-up is at 1:30 PM. Niagara Falls pick-up is at 2:30 PM. Boat Cruise (Summer) or Journey Behind the Falls (Winter) Enjoy skip-the-line tickets for Niagara's most famous attractions! In the summer this includes the Hornblower boat cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist) and in the winter this includes Journey Behind the Falls. The boat cruise runs approximately from May 15 to December 1st. When the boat is not available it will be replaced with Journey Behind the Falls. Clifton Hill Enjoy free time at Clifton Hill, where you can explore the fun 'mini-Vegas' of Niagara! There are tons of options for activities, shopping, and restaurants here. The most popular things to do here include the Niagara SkyWheel and the various museums. If you do not do the all-inclusive option with dinner, you will have extra free time here to have dinner at one of the many local restaurants. Queen Victoria Restaurant OR Table Rock Restaurant Enjoy a 3-course meal at either the Queen Victoria Restaurant or the Table Rock Restaurant (depending on the season), with views of the waterfalls while you dine! Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request. The dinner menu includes meat, fish,h, and vegetarian options. Includes salad, sides, and seasonal dessert. Coffee and tea included. Illumination Tower Tour Every evening beginning at dusk, the waterfalls are transformed into an incredible multi-colored red water and light masterpiece. These special lights are controlled in the Illumination Tower, just across from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. As part of your tour, if you select the dinner and Illumination Tower package, you will get an exclusive tour of how we control the lights and will be able to control the lights yourself! You will also get an "I lit up Niagara Falls" certificate as a souvenir. Seasonal Activities: Fireworks or Winter Festival of Lights A fireworks show happens every night over the waterfalls at 10:00 PM, from May 17 to October 14. The Winter Festival of Lights is available from November 16th to January 5th. While available, we will drive through to show you the beautiful lights and you will have a chance to walk around and take photos as well. This is one of the most beautiful light shows in the world, with 75 displays made up of 3 million lights. Return to your location (Return around 9:15 PM) Once the trip is finished around 7:45 PM (depending on daily conditions), we will drop everyone off at their starting point. Drop-off is around 8:00 PM in Niagara Falls, 9:00 PM in Mississauga, and 9:30 PM in Toronto.
Your day, step by step
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Sightseeing at Niagara Falls Canada.
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Boating.
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Sightseeing at Journey Behind the Falls.
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Food Tasting.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation: pick-up and drop-off from meeting points in Toronto and Mississauga Climate-conditioned mini-coach Niagara Parks Commission licensed tour guide Admission to Floral Showhouse Admission to the boat cruise (summer) or Journey Behind the Falls (winter) Admission to Illumination Tower Tour "I Lit Up Niagara Falls" certificate souvenir Fireworks Show (May 17 to October 14). Winter Festival of Lights (November 18 - January 7)
Not Included
Tips/Gratuities for your tour guide Child seat for infants (bring your own) Luggage aboard the bus
What to Bring
A SMILE! Your tour guide will share a lot of information with you and do their best to make sure you have a fun, informative and safe trip to Niagara Falls Comfortable shoes Water Weather-appropriate clothingCamera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up and drop off is available in Toronto, Mississauga or Niagara Falls. NOTE: The first time is for summer, from May 8 to October 15, and the second time is for winter, from October 16 to May 7. Toronto: • Courtyard by Marriott, 475 Yonge St: 1:05 PM / 12:00 PM • Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St W: 1:10 PM / 12:05 PM • Dundas Square, 279 Yonge St: 1:15 PM / 12:10 PM • Dineen Coffee Co., 140 Yonge St: 1:15 PM / 12:10 PM • Starbucks, 300 Front St W: 1:25 PM / 12:20 PM Mississauga: • Holiday Inn Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, 2125 N Sheridan Way: 2:00 PM / 12:55 PM Niagara Falls: • Maple Leaf Place, 4199 River Rd: 3:30 PM / 2:15 PM • Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave: 3:30 PM / 2:15 PM • Hilton Niagara Falls, 6361 Fallsview Blvd: 3:30 PM / 2:15 PM • Marriott Fallsview, 6740 Blvd: 3:30 PM / 2:15 PM
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Pick up and drop-off from meeting points in Toronto and Mississauga. Please select one of our pick-up locations when booking, or enter in a custom location if you don't know where to meet us and we will tell you the best meeting point.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business