The complete Niagara Falls tour experience with exclusive access to be first on the boat, followed by a guided walking tour to the Journey Behind the Falls Experience
Exclusive First on the Boat Niagara Falls Tour & Journey Behind the Falls
Summary Description
Highlights
- Get exclusive first aboard Niagara City Cruises access
- Descend into the gorge on the first elevator of the day
- Enter Journey Behind the Falls with reserved access
- Learn about Niagara Falls on an expertly guided walking tour
- See the most famous Niagara landmarks
Description
Join this skip-the-line tour to be first on the Niagara City Cruises boat and cruise close to Niagara Falls. Then enjoy an expertly guided walking tour that highlights Niagara's history, natural beauty, and iconic moments. The best is yet to come with a visit to the Journey Behind the Falls experience.
See Niagara Falls up close on a stunning boat cruise followed by a guided walking tour and visit to Journey Behind the Falls. This ultimate Niagara Falls tour with special access to the first elevator of the day. This journey brings you 19 stories down into the gorge, complete with panoramic views, meaning you’ll be the first ones down to the docks and personally escorted onto the Niagara City Cruises boat. Once on the boat, you get to pick the best possible viewing spot before the crowds arrive. A complimentary poncho is included and trust us you’ll need it! The 20 minute cruise around the falls can drench anyone adventuring near enough.
Following the Niagara City Cruise, your guide will immerse you in the history and stories of the Falls as you take a walking tour around the boardwalk covering about 2 kilometers at a steady pace. Your guide will point out key landmarks that define the Falls, and you'll enjoy more iconic vantage points you'll want to capture with your camera.
Table Rock Visitor Center is next where you’ll get to enter the Journey Behind the Falls experience. With a pre-booked time slot, climb right down the stairs into the rocky caves behind Niagara Falls where crashing water reverberates through the tunnels. The path leads to a ledge on the side of the falls where you can feel the true power of 3,160 tons of water a second as it comes cascading down close by.
For those who crave a complete Niagara Falls experience, this tour mixes exclusive access, excitement, and history, with exceptional storytelling from an expert guide.
Included / Excluded
- Niagara City Cruise ticket
- Skip-the-line First Elevator
- Journey Behind the Falls ticket
- Niagara City Cruises poncho
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Live guide audio
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Generated Itinerary
1
First on Niagara Boat
Start Location
Exclusive early access to the iconic falls cruise
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Niagara Gorge Descent
Intermediate Stop
Ride the first elevator down for stunning dock views
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Guided Falls Walk
Intermediate Stop
Explore famous sites with expert stories and fun facts
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Journey Behind Falls
Intermediate Stop
Go deep behind waterfalls—feel the awesome power!
Duration: 45 minutes
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 5920 Niagara River Parkway, 5920 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, CA
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 5920 Niagara Parkway - Niagara City Cruises Main Ticket Plaza. Look for the white sails beside the Zipline Tower.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/28ks5nkZAvKiZPku9
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
- 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.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
- 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.
- This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- 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.
- 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. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (13-100)
Child (3-12)
Infant (0-2)
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 20
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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