Sightseeing Cruises

Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls

Name: Niagara Falls Canada: Guided Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls
Start: 2026-06-13T10:45:00
End: 2026-06-13T13:45:00
Location: Niagara Falls

People in pink ponchos taking a selfie on a boat near Niagara Falls.

People in yellow ponchos at Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Falls.

Visitors in yellow ponchos at Niagara Falls viewpoint, capturing the waterfall.

Couple in yellow ponchos at Niagara Falls viewpoint.

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins - 3 hrs

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

4.8/5(808)

Danielle K

Family

Verified booking

Last week

What a great way to spend a morning! You see the Falls from 3 points of view - from the SKY, UNDER the falls, and then a boat ride right up to them! All 3 were incredible views and experiences, and we would recommend them ALL! Our only complaint is that were travel as a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children ages 7 & 9), and the tour guide was a VERY fast walker. We found ourselves falling behind quite often trying to move our children as quickly as the rest of the group. You also move from one point to the next very quickly, which makes stopping for photos another way to get behind the tour guide. Overall, we would recommend this tour - but we do wish you could have a way of being paired with other families of similar situations, so that you're not left behind when there is a very quick tour guide and the rest of the members of the groups are adults or older teens.

Shelley B

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We had a wonderful experience on the Niagara Falls All-Inclusive Tour with the Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower. It was a great way to see the falls from several different perspectives without having to figure everything out on our own. Our tour guide, Alisha, was great. She provided helpful details throughout the day, kept everything organized, and helped navigate us from one experience to the next. Having her guidance made the day feel smooth and much less stressful. The Hornblower Cruise was definitely a highlight, and Journey Behind the Falls was such a unique experience. The Skylon Tower gave us an incredible view to end the tour. Overall, we really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting Niagara Falls who wants to make the most of their time.

Jeroen B

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Niagara Falls walking tour today! The views were spectacular, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Kaur Yoga Parminder She did a fantastic job! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and brought such a warm, positive energy to the whole group. Thanks to her great storytelling and helpful tips, we got the absolute most out of our visit. Highly recommended to anyone looking to experience the Falls! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Patrick W

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Great experience. Starting with Skylon Tower and a view of the falls from the top. Followed by Behind the Falls. Seeing where the falls meet the water. Our guide was wonderful as he transitioned us down the river to the boat ride. Lots of information. Great job. The boat was amazing. Much wetter than I even thought it would be. The prospective of the falls from the three different angles was an incredible experience. I highly recommend

Bethani E

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Ryan was an amazing tour guide! We had such a wonderful experience touring the Skylon Tower, the Journey Behind the Falls and the Hornblower Cruise. It's very hard to impress a 13 year old but Ryan blew him away during the walking tour with all of the history facts and beautiful views. Definitely the most enjoyable part of our trip!!! Thanks Ryan for an amazing journey through Niagara Falls :)

Kathie L

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Wow! It was so organized. The guide was wonderful and very thoughtful. I enjoyed all the communication I got from her. She texted me reminding me to wear my shoes for getting wet. It was such a wonderful experience. We loved the boat ride and the journey underneath. What a wonderful team you have there. The guide made our tour really special.

Highlights

Get two viewpoints in one outing, combining an on-foot route along the waterfront with time on the river while a guide shares stories and tips.

Your ticket includes a seasonal daytime boat cruise, a guided walking tour, admission to tunnels behind Horseshoe Falls, and commentary in English.

See Horseshoe and American Falls from the boat, then step into tunnel viewing platforms beside the rock face and feel the power of the river.

Upgrade to a 3 hr evening tour with fireworks cruise, a 5 hr small group option with Whirlpool Aero Car and hotel pickup, or a 9 hr trip from Toronto.

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Additional Highlights

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Access to Journey Behind the Falls

Seasonal Hornblower boat cruise tickets (as per option selected)

Niagara City Cruises boat or fireworks cruise tickets (as per option selected)

Expert-guided walking tour (as per option selected)

3-hour evening Niagara Falls tour (as per option selected)

5-hour Niagara Falls guided tour (as per option selected)

9-hour Niagara Falls day tour (as per option selected)

Local English-speaking guide (as per option selected)

English and German speaking guide (as per option selected)

Small group tour with live commentary (as per option selected)

Entry to Skylon Tower (as per option selected)

Incline Railway ride (as per option selected)

Whirlpool Aero Car admission tickets (as per option selected)

Night views of the illuminated waterfalls (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (as per option selected)

Round trip coach from Toronto (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line attraction entries (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Start point
Niagara River Parkway
Get direction
1. Niagara Falls
Tickets included
1 attraction
Please note that the order in which attractions are visited may change depending on the tour operator’s plan.
Highlights
Niagara Gorge
Tickets included
2. Hornblower Cruise
Tickets included
3. Walking Tour
Tickets included
4. Journey Behind the Falls
5. Skylon Tower
Tickets included (based on selection)
End point
Niagara River Parkway
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
Danielle K
Family
Verified booking
Last week
What a great way to spend a morning! You see the Falls from 3 points of view - from the SKY, UNDER the falls, and then a boat ride right up to them! All 3 were incredible views and experiences, and we would recommend them ALL! Our only complaint is that were travel as a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children ages 7 & 9), and the tour guide was a VERY fast walker. We found ourselves falling behind quite often trying to move our children as quickly as the rest of the group. You also move from one point to the next very quickly, which makes stopping for photos another way to get behind the tour guide. Overall, we would recommend this tour - but we do wish you could have a way of being paired with other families of similar situations, so that you're not left behind when there is a very quick tour guide and the rest of the members of the groups are adults or older teens.
Shelley B
Family
Verified booking
Last week
We had a wonderful experience on the Niagara Falls All-Inclusive Tour with the Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower. It was a great way to see the falls from several different perspectives without having to figure everything out on our own. Our tour guide, Alisha, was great. She provided helpful details throughout the day, kept everything organized, and helped navigate us from one experience to the next. Having her guidance made the day feel smooth and much less stressful. The Hornblower Cruise was definitely a highlight, and Journey Behind the Falls was such a unique experience. The Skylon Tower gave us an incredible view to end the tour. Overall, we really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting Niagara Falls who wants to make the most of their time.
Jeroen B
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Niagara Falls walking tour today! The views were spectacular, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Kaur Yoga Parminder She did a fantastic job! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and brought such a warm, positive energy to the whole group. Thanks to her great storytelling and helpful tips, we got the absolute most out of our visit. Highly recommended to anyone looking to experience the Falls! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Patrick W
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Great experience. Starting with Skylon Tower and a view of the falls from the top. Followed by Behind the Falls. Seeing where the falls meet the water. Our guide was wonderful as he transitioned us down the river to the boat ride. Lots of information. Great job. The boat was amazing. Much wetter than I even thought it would be. The prospective of the falls from the three different angles was an incredible experience. I highly recommend
Bethani E
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Ryan was an amazing tour guide! We had such a wonderful experience touring the Skylon Tower, the Journey Behind the Falls and the Hornblower Cruise. It's very hard to impress a 13 year old but Ryan blew him away during the walking tour with all of the history facts and beautiful views. Definitely the most enjoyable part of our trip!!! Thanks Ryan for an amazing journey through Niagara Falls :)

What to bring

Footwear and bags: Bring comfortable shoes and a waterproof bag to protect yourself and your belongings from the mist.

Weather gear: Bring weather-appropriate clothing and water, especially for longer or evening tours.

Additional information

Seasonal cruise note: The Hornblower or Niagara City Cruises operate seasonally and are replaced by other attractions in winter.

Winter substitutions: Winter replacements may include Skylon Tower, Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Parks Power Station, or Niagara Takes Flight, depending on the tour.

Restrooms: Restroom access is limited, so please use the facilities before your tour begins.

Parking: No parking is available at the tour meeting point. Two main paid lots are available on Niagara Parkway year-round.

Parking Lot A: Parking Lot A is closest to the Falls and is located beside the Power Station.

Parking Lot B: Parking Lot B is located at the Floral Showhouse.

Arrival time: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour start time, as refunds are not possible for late arrivals or no-shows.

Group size: Small-group tours may have a maximum of 7 guests, while walking and fireworks tours may have up to 22 guests.

Tour locations: All tours operate on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and do not require a passport.

Walking level: Moderate walking is required on guided walking and evening fireworks tours.

Fireworks: Fireworks cruises run only when Niagara fireworks are scheduled and are subject to weather and visibility.

Helicopter upgrade: A 10-minute helicopter flight may be available on select small-group tours for an extra fee.

From Toronto tours: Day trips from Toronto last about 9 hours and return between 4:30pm and 5pm, depending on traffic.

Tip for nature lovers: Nature lovers, stay alert, as you might spot peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs at incredible diving speeds.

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