Experience Niagara Falls after dark on this guided Niagara Falls night tour featuring Journey Behind the Falls and a once-nightly 40-minute Fireworks Cruise.
Niagara Falls Night Boat Tour with Fireworks Cruise
Summary Description
Highlights
- See Niagara Falls illuminated at night from 3 viewpoints
- Watch fireworks from the river on a cruise offered 1x per day
- Stand steps from the cascades at Journey Behind the Falls
- Discover Niagara's history and legends from an expert guide
- Enjoy a stress-free experience with all logistics handled
Description
Experience Niagara Falls after dark on this immersive Niagara Falls night tour, combining Journey Behind the Falls, a guided illuminated walk, and a rare once-nightly 40-minute Fireworks Cruise. With pre-reserved tickets included, you’ll skip ticket lines and maximize your evening exploring the falls from multiple perspectives—behind the cascading water, along the glowing waterfront, and finally from the heart of the river itself. Timed perfectly with Niagara’s nightly illumination and seasonal fireworks display, this tour is crafted for travelers who want more than a standard viewpoint. With expert storytelling and seamless coordination throughout, you’ll experience Niagara’s top highlights in one unforgettable evening.
Begin your evening with pre-reserved entry to Journey Behind the Falls, one of Niagara’s most iconic attractions. Instead of viewing the falls from a distance, you’ll descend through tunnels carved directly into the bedrock behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
At the end of the tunnels, you’ll step into observation portals cut through the rock, where you can stand directly behind the curtain of water as it thunders past. You’ll also access the lower observation deck (weather permitting), located just steps from the base of the falls. From here, you’ll gain a powerful side perspective of the cascading water and begin to see the illumination transform the falls as night sets in.
Then, follow your guide along the Niagara Parkway toward the boat docks. Along the way, your guide will share stories of Niagara’s daredevils, its role in early hydroelectric innovation, and the evolution of the nightly light display that has become a signature part of the falls’ identity.
Conclude your evening aboard a special extended Niagara City Cruises Fireworks Cruise, offered only once per night during fireworks season. Your guide will escort you to the dock and assist with boarding before you sail into the gorge.
From the water, enjoy panoramic views of the illuminated Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls. As the boat positions near the falls, the fireworks begin overhead, providing a front-row vantage point that cannot be experienced from shore.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-reserved Niagara City Cruises tickets
- Journey Behind the Falls ticket
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Ponchos
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 6635 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2, Canada
Start Location Notes: 6635 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls ON, L2E 6T2. Your guide will be waiting for you outside, at the bottom of the incline railway under the large sign “FALLS INCLINE RAILWAY”.
End Location: 5920 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8, Canada
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 local government guidelines for the most up to date information. This tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
- This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- 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.
- Ponchos are available on City Cruises Boat and Journey Behind the Falls. You will get close to the waterfall. Be prepared to get wet.
- 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.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information. This tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Niagara Falls Night Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | N/A |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | N/A |
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
- Max Group Size: 22
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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