Join our comprehensive Niagara Falls tour, featuring a boat ride and a professionally guided walking tour to the captivating Journey Behind the Falls Experience.
Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls
Summary Description
Highlights
- Pre-reserved Niagara City Cruises access
- Descend 19 stories into the gorge
- Enter Journey Behind the Falls
- Learn about Niagara Falls on an expertly guided walking tour
- See the most famous Niagara landmarks
- 7:45am tour: Be on the day's first boat & beat the crowds
Description
Embark on a Niagara Falls adventure, exploring breathtaking viewpoints of this magnificent natural wonder. After meeting your guide at the designated meeting point, you'll walk with them toward the Niagara City Cruises boat and experience the ride together. Enjoy a thrilling 20-minute cruise near the falls to see and feel the mist followed by an expert-led walking tour delving into the cultural and historical tapestry of Niagara Falls. As you approach Table Rock Visitor Center, prepare for the pinnacle experience: Journey Behind the Falls. Descend into rocky caves behind the falls themselves and feel the sheer force of cascading water up close. This tour offers the complete Niagara Falls experience, blending excitement, adventure, and expert storytelling.
Your Niagara Falls tour kicks off with meeting your guide and small group at the designated tour meeting point. You'll begin your adventure with a guided walk and introduction to Niagara Falls from your guide before boarding the boat. As you make your way to the dock with your guide, brace yourself for a 19-story descent into the gorge and a personal escort onto the Niagara City Cruises boat. With your complimentary poncho, embrace the misty immersion during a thrilling 20-minute cruise near the falls. This is an adventure for the daring!
Want to beat the crowds? Pick the 7:45am tour at time of booking to board the first boat of the day for a crowd-free experience and amazing photos of you and the Falls.
But the excitement continues! After the exhilarating cruise, your expert guide will lead you on a captivating walking tour—covering roughly 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) along the scenic boardwalk—as you dive into the cultural and historical tapestry of Niagara Falls. Your guide will point out key landmarks, and you'll take in views of the falls and hear stories about Niagara’s history, natural beauty, and iconic moments. The walking tour ends at Table Rock Visitor Center, where the pinnacle experience begins.
With access to the Journey Behind the Falls, you'll descend into rocky caves behind the falls themselves. Immerse yourself in the resonating crash of water through the tunnels and catch a unique glimpse of the waterfall from an opening. Finally, you'll reach the ledge beside the falls, where you can feel the sheer force of cascading water up close. This tour offers the complete Niagara Falls experience, blending excitement, adventure, and expert storytelling.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-reserved Niagara City Cruises Boat Tickets
- 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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 6075 Niagara River Parkway, 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, CA
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be will be wearing a yellow vest, holding a green Walks sign. Your tour meets in the garden in front of the Niagara Parks Police Station at 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON. Important: DO NOT proceed directly to the Niagara City Cruises boat — your guide will escort you there as part of the tour.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BbksGBrmDLmutbR59
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- 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.
- 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.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
- This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Please don't go directly to the boat or go down the elevator without your guide
- 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.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
- 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.
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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