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The 15 Best Niagara Falls Tours

52 trips  ·  from $12 a head

The falls cost nothing to look at, so every decision is about which shore and which boat. These 15 sort the Toronto day trips, the American-side decks and the boats under the Horseshoe by price, duration and how much of the day is the coach.

Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides - Crossing the border without trouble
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Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

1.Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,841 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Our pick

Cross between Niagara Falls, New York, and Ontario with an expert guide such as Nick, Dayna, or Jessica. You’ll see Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls, ride Maid of the Mist in season, visit Cave of the Winds, and reach Skylon Tower. Bring your passport, waterproof shoes, and a change of clothes.

“Dana Was our tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and gave so much information about the history and information on the falls and surrounding area. I really learned allot about the area and appreciate all that Dana Provided for our tour... Great group of people we met and really enjoyed the tour.”

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Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders! - The Maid of the Mist: the big splash first
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Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!

2.Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,372 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

This four-hour Niagara Falls tour combines hotel pickup in Niagara Falls, New York with the Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Prospect Point Tower, and views of all three falls. Guides such as Shelly, Lenny, Dale, and Vic lead small-group outings of up to 32 people. Bring waterproof shoes, expect a brisk pace, and allow extra time in peak season.

“Excellent tour learning the history of Niagra Falls and how the power is generated. Susan, our tour guide took pride in her job making sure we heard about each fall, each site. Maid of Mist, safe, fun tour for families. A lot of fast paced walked to cover the sites in 4-5 hours. Highly recommend if on limited time. You’ll see all the highlights of Niagara Falls.”

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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Pickup in Niagara Falls and the first scenic stops
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

3.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

Spend four hours seeing Niagara Falls from every useful angle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Stephanie, Carlos, Cheryl, or Vinnie, handles pickup, tickets, local stories, and timing. You’ll visit Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, and ride Niagara City Cruises from May through December.

“Our guide Vinnie was very knowledgeable about the area and shared some great stories and insights. He was very accommodating to my sister as she can’t walk far.”

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Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure - Maid of the Mist: Niagara at full volume
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Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

4.Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,924 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Join Gray Line Niagara Falls US for a guided half-day tour through Niagara Falls State Park. Ride Maid of the Mist from May to October, stand above the gorge at the Observation Tower, and walk the Cave of the Winds Hurricane Deck. Guides such as Logan, Vic, Kat, and Rocco add local facts and practical help.

“Rocco was very friendly, always interested in answering all our questions and had a great schedule prepared (we went on a Thursday). The car was very clean. We had a great (and wet) experience. Very strategic meeting point, there was parking nearby ($10 per day). Super recomendado”

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Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option - The Maid of the Mist, close enough to get soaked
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Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

5.Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,516 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend about six hours seeing Niagara Falls from both countries. Ride up Skylon Tower, visit Table Rock and Queen Victoria Park, then take the Maid of the Mist from the US side when operating. In colder months, Journey Behind the Falls replaces the boat. Pickup is available from Niagara Falls hotels, not Toronto or Buffalo.

“This was a great experience! Jessica was knowledgeable and really showed us a good time. She was watching the schedule closely and noticed that there were a bunch of other buses lining up for the boat trip, so she pivoted and made that our last stop so we wouldn’t have to wait and got right in. We would not have been able to coordinate so many sights and stops on our own. I liked the ease of being able to see the sight and jump back on the bus for her to take us on to the next adventure. It was a really enjoyable day and I feel like this…”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Journey Behind the Falls: close enough to feel the power
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

6.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

In about four hours, you’ll visit Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, and Niagara City Cruises with a guide such as Manish, Vinny, Heidi, or Samara. Hotel pickup, transport in a Mercedes van, admission, and local commentary are included. Winter departures replace the boat with Niagara Takes Flight.

“Our guide Stephanie, was awesome. It was a small group and we skipped lines to the attractions. The length of the activities was perfect and we got to experience Niagara from above, below, and at water level! Highly recommend!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - The Riverside Patio: Useful Waiting Area, Mixed Food Value
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

7.Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35

Board a Niagara City Cruises catamaran beside the large white sails at 5920 Niagara Parkway. After a short ride past the American and Bridal Veil Falls, the boat turns toward the illuminated Horseshoe Falls for fireworks, weather permitting. You can watch from an open 360-degree deck or stay dry indoors. The cruise costs $35 and includes a souvenir poncho.

“The boat and fireworks were great but we are too old for all the walking to get there! Never again!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket - The 52-second ride to the top
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

8.Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,289 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Visit Skylon Tower on your own schedule, ride the glass-enclosed Yellow-Bug elevator 236 meters above Niagara Gorge, and take in Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, the river, and the city from indoor and outdoor decks. A flexible ticket helps you choose clearer weather or return for illuminated Falls and seasonal fireworks.

“There was no queue, the staff were all helpful and friendly! The views of the falls and surrounding area were amazing!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Zipline to The Falls - Starting at Clifton Hill’s Lower Launch Area
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Zipline to The Falls

9.Zipline to The Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,236 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

You’ll ride a 670-meter zipline from Clifton Hill toward Niagara’s Canadian Horseshoe Falls, 67 meters above the gorge. Staff fit your helmet and harness, explain the ride, and send you toward the Falls Observation Landing Deck. A shuttle brings you back uphill. Allow 90 minutes, though the flight itself lasts about a minute.

“It was a really fun experience. However, I purchased a video of my ride and cannot download it?????”

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All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE - Cave of the Winds and the Hurricane Deck
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All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE

10.All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,902 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

This 4 to 5 hour Niagara Falls tour combines hotel pickup with Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, the Observation Tower, Goat Island, Luna Island, and Prospect Point. Guides such as Sunny, Jimmy, Debbie, and Christine lead the outing. Seasonal closures can replace boat and cave visits with other activities, so check dates before booking.

“Bring dry shoes. Have fun. Try to go with Jimmy and be his family for the day. !*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!”

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Niagara Falls: Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour - Meeting at 6075 Niagara River Parkway
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Niagara Falls: Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

11.Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,516 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Meet your English-speaking guide at Niagara Parks Police Station, walk to the first available Niagara City Cruises boat, and ride into the spray with a poncho. After a guided walk of about 2 kilometers, descend behind the falls at Table Rock. Morning departures can board the first boat of the day.

“Very informative our guide was very friendly unfortunately it rained most of the trip. Maybe somewhere to take cover would help. The falls are amazing and we lived behind the falls.”

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Niagara Falls: Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Niagara City Cruises and the 20-minute soaking
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Niagara Falls: Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

12.Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $114

Start early with a guide such as Deanna, Gord, Madeleine, or Linda, ride the first Niagara City Cruises boat into the mist, then visit Journey Behind the Falls. You will walk about 2 km, hear local stories, and avoid the main ticket queues. Expect wet clothes, uneven ground, and no hotel pickup.

“Early morning was perfect. No contending with crowds. Our guide handled all the tickets which made it easy. Linda was our guide and she was absolutely wonderful. She shared just the right amount of humor with history. She made Niagra come to life! Small groups of 15 for the tour gave her a chance to get to know a little something about each of us! Highly recommend the early morning tour if you plan on taking the cruise.”

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From NYC: 1-Day Niagara Falls Tour - Leaving Manhattan and settling into the coach
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From NYC: 1-Day Niagara Falls Tour

13.From NYC: 1-Day Niagara Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,376 reviews · 22 hours · from $160

Travel overnight from Manhattan to Niagara Falls on a 22-hour American-side tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Goat Island, Bridal Veil Falls, and the American and Horseshoe Falls. The Maid of the Mist costs an extra $30, while Cave of the Winds costs $21. Guides such as Emily, Amy, and Maria Clara lead many departures.

“Me and my brother had fun and great time with this Tour and highly recommend it. I suggest to bring an extra “shoe” you can throw away if you plan to do Maid of the Mist and Cave of the winds. :)”

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Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls - Meeting at Table Rock and getting oriented
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Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

14.Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,336 reviews · from $88

Meet your English-speaking guide at Table Rock Welcome Centre for a small-group tour of Niagara Falls. You’ll take a 20-minute Niagara City Cruises boat ride, walk along the falls, and descend behind Horseshoe Falls. The 7:45 am departure uses the first boat of the day and usually offers the calmest, clearest start.

“Knowledgeable, personable and engaging guide. Really made the tour worthwhile. Breezed through lines. Knew where to be for the best experience.”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride - Starting at Skylon Tower
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Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

15.Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,331 reviews · 3h 30m · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skylon Tower for a 210-minute walking tour covering the tower, Journey Behind the Falls, and a seasonal Niagara City Cruises boat ride. Guides such as Kingsley, Alisha, Jake, Megan, and Julian add local stories and practical tips. Winter bookings replace the boat with other listed attractions.

“Our guide was Huzaifa and he was excellent! He showed up right on time and was very friendly. We had a great group too. Huzaifa showed us things that weren’t part of the tour. He was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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