Day Trips

From Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls & Skylon Tower

4.6/5(472)

Helen B

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Great day. Tour pick up loction easy to find. Tour guide gave easy intructions for the day. Cruise - you get wet! was great to get that close to the falls. Journey behind the falls - differect aspect. Sylin tower - great views of the falls. Great day tour.

Adam C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

An absolutely amazing experience. Our tour guide Bernad was the perfect host, friendly, informative and made the day even more special. The maple syrup and fudge tasting, Journey Behind the Falls and boat trip were all incredible. A must-do tour!

Francoise W

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It is very practical as everything is organised for you and the tickets purchased on your behalf, so if it is your first time or you want to remove the hassle it is great. The time there is short though as there is a lot to do and see and the area bigger than I thought (arrive at about 10:00 and leave at 15:00), hence why some people stay overnight.

Carol M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The tour was very professionally organised. The pick up was on time, very clear instructions, excellent tips to save time, especially as we had booked the Skylon Tower, Behind the Falls and the Maid of the Mist boat trip. The driver and tour guide was excellent. The tour guide met us after the Skylon Tower for the Behind the Falls tour and we skipped the line to save time. Everything was very well thought out and planned to allow you to make the most of your trip. The only thing I would say is if you book all 3 activities, you don't have much time to explore Niagara itself, but I wouldn't change our visit as the views from the Skylon Tower and behind the Falls were amazing.

Daria O

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

My mom and I went on a day-long Niagara tour and it was amazing. The tour guide and the driver were very nice and helpful. Our tour guide Bernard was very friendly and patient and he explained everything very well. There were some minor unforseen issues with the bus early on in the trip, but they were dealt with quickly and thanks to Bernard we lost none of time we could spend at the falls. Both Bernard and the driver were accommodating and punctual and everything was handled really well. Overall a great experience. I absolutely recommend this tour!

Lucy H

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour was well organised and our guide, Bernard, was very knowledgable and helpful. Throughly enjoyed the trip. The Niagra Falls were breathtaking and I would recommend the journey behind the falls, as the first view off them close up will stay with me forwver. The trip was made even pre special by having the opportunity to add on a helicopter ride over the falls - well worth the extra spend if you can.

Escape Toronto for a day and let round-trip transport carry you straight to Niagara Falls, with time built in to explore the town and views at your own pace.

A local guide shares stories in English or German while your tickets cover Hornblower Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls for a smooth, ticket-free visit.

Feel the spray from your Hornblower Cruise as you sail close to the Falls, then savor maple syrup and fudge tastings at Maple Leaf Place during your visit.

Pause at the Floral Clock and Niagara Whirlpool for photos and sightseeing, enjoying relaxed free time between stops to soak up the scenery and atmosphere.

Upgrade your experience with Skylon Tower entry, a narrated sightseeing drive around Niagara Falls, visits to the Floral Clock and Niagara Whirlpool, maple syrup and fudge tastings, multilingual guides, and semi-private touring.

Round-trip transportation from Toronto

Skip-the-line Hornblower Cruise tickets

Skip-the-line Journey Behind the Falls tickets

Skylon Tower observation deck tickets

Free time at Niagara Falls

Stops at the Floral Clock and Niagara Whirlpool (as per option selected)

Live tour guide in English and German (as per option selected)

Maple Leaf Place maple syrup and fudge tasting (as per option selected)

Narrated driving tour of Niagara Falls and surrounding sights (as per option selected)

Semi-private tour with a maximum of 7 guests (as per option selected)

Food and beverage

Ice wine tasting (available at an additional cost, based on tour option selected)

TOTAL DURATION9 hours
Start point
6 starting points available
1. Floral Clock
Tickets included
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Visit the Floral Clock, a 40-foot wide beautiful marvel filled with over 16,000 plants and annuals. Ideal backdrop for a scenic photo-op.
2. Niagara Whirlpool
Tickets included
3. Maple Leaf Place
Tickets included (based on selection)
4. Journey Behind the Falls
Tickets included
5. Hornblower Cruise
Tickets included
6. Skylon Tower
Tickets included (based on selection)
7. Free time to explore Niagara Falls
End point
6 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 9 hours
Start point
Downtown Toronto Hotel Transfers
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1. Skylon Tower
Tickets included
Enjoy panoramic views of the Niagara Falls from over 500 ft. when you visit the observation deck. Take a moment to soak in the sights before making your way into the depths of the falls and experiencing them up close.
2. Journey Behind the Falls
Tickets included
3. Hornblower Cruise
Tickets included
4. Driving tour of Niagara Falls City
Tickets included
5 attractions
5. Free time to explore Niagara Falls City
Free Admission
1 hr
End point
Downtown Toronto Hotel Transfers
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Pasquale S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Seeing Niagara Falls from the Canadian side is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a breathtaking wonder of nature. The sheer scale of the water is incredible, and there are so many ways to take it all in-whether you're taking in panoramic views from the Skylon Tower, getting up close with Journey Behind the Falls, flying high in a helicopter, taking a hot air balloon ride, or soaring past on a zipline. While every perspective is unique, nothing compares to the classic boat tour (Niagara City Cruises). It takes you right up into the misty basin of the Horseshoe Falls, where the power of the water is overwhelming. Fair warning: the plastic ponchos they hand out are practically decorative! By the end of the ride, we were completely drenched from head to toe. Pro tip: Once the boat reaches the heart of the falls, put your phone away. The mist is too heavy for good photos, and you run the risk of waterlogging your gear. Just embrace the spray, close your eyes for a second, and soak in an unforgettable moment.
Carol M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour was very professionally organised. The pick up was on time, very clear instructions, excellent tips to save time, especially as we had booked the Skylon Tower, Behind the Falls and the Maid of the Mist boat trip. The driver and tour guide was excellent. The tour guide met us after the Skylon Tower for the Behind the Falls tour and we skipped the line to save time. Everything was very well thought out and planned to allow you to make the most of your trip. The only thing I would say is if you book all 3 activities, you don't have much time to explore Niagara itself, but I wouldn't change our visit as the views from the Skylon Tower and behind the Falls were amazing.
Lucy H
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour was well organised and our guide, Bernard, was very knowledgable and helpful. Throughly enjoyed the trip. The Niagra Falls were breathtaking and I would recommend the journey behind the falls, as the first view off them close up will stay with me forwver. The trip was made even pre special by having the opportunity to add on a helicopter ride over the falls - well worth the extra spend if you can.
Monika W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was a wonderful tour, we had a very nice guide and driver, he was very expierenced and we enjoyed very much the tour. We had the pickup on time, the comfortable transfer, the boat tour, Journey behind the falls, the flower clock, maple leave degustation and Skylon Tower visit. It was a perfect day with a perfect tour. Thank you! Best regards from Monika and Erwin from Vienna, Austria
Francoise W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It is very practical as everything is organised for you and the tickets purchased on your behalf, so if it is your first time or you want to remove the hassle it is great. The time there is short though as there is a lot to do and see and the area bigger than I thought (arrive at about 10:00 and leave at 15:00), hence why some people stay overnight.

What to bring

Waterproof bag: Carry a waterproof bag to protect your belongings.

Additional information

Toronto pickup points: Pickup for the day tour is available from select locations in downtown Toronto and Mississauga.

Seasonal cruise operations: The Hornblower Cruise does not operate in winter and is replaced by another included attraction.

Semi private pickup: For the semi private tour, pickup is from your hotel in Downtown Niagara.

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