Exclusive First on the Boat Niagara Falls Tour & Journey Behind the Falls

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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

Summary

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

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
$139.00
Child: (2-14 years)
$129.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

5920 Niagara Pkwy, ON L2E 6X8, CA

Dropoff location

6650 Niagara Pkwy, CA

Why take this tour?

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 featuring Rainbow Bridge, Table Rock, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. 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. View the site of the former Honeymoon Bridge while you learn the story of how it collapsed and hear about the famous restaurant viewpoint, Queen Victoria Place, where Princess Diana dined. The perpetual motion of Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls can be seen in action, while your guide brings to life the brave daredevils who challenged the power of the falls by going over the edge. A standout moment and picture opportunity are the Horseshoe Falls, so don’t forget 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.    

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What’s included?

  • 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

Things to know

Before you book

  • 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.

Before you go

  • 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 without difficulty. 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. 

  • There is no parking lot at the tour meeting location, however, there are a number of paid public parking areas within a 15 minute walk. Please arrive early and allow for time to find parking, as parking is limited near the Falls. We suggest paying for parking in advance by visiting the Niagara Parks Parking website: https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/getting-around/.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • 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.

  • All guests must pass through security.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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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.

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