Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada attracts over 12 million visitors every year. Three waterfalls, the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls, collectively make up the Niagara Falls.
Other than sightseeing at the Falls themselves, Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada has a lot of other attractions that draw a large number of visitors throughout the year. Once famous as a honeymoon and family vacation destination, the city authorities have taken steps to attract different types of visitors.
The nature reserves and hiking trails attract a number of avid hikers to Niagara Falls. Fun casinos, wine festivals, various conventions, waterparks, etc. are attracting more visitors each year.
There are many tour operators offering a variety of tours of Niagara Falls. To help you decide on which tour to book, listed below are the 20 best tours of Niagara Falls.
1. Toronto to Niagara Falls Day Tour
This is the best tour for those visiting Toronto and wanting to spend a day in Niagara Falls. By booking this tour, you can escape the hassle of arranging transportation to Niagara Falls and its various attractions, buying tickets, wait times, etc. All you have to do is be ready at your hotel entrance for the tour pickup. This comprehensive 9.5 hour tour covers most of the most popular attractions in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the Lake.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
Tour start time: Approximately 8:30 a.m
Highlights of the tour:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke or near the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
- Hornblower Niagara Cruise or Skylon Tower (depending on the season)
- Exploring Niagara Falls
- Scenic drive on Niagara Parkway
- Stop at Whirlpool Rapids in Niagara Gorge
- Floral clock on Niagara Parkway
- Stopover at Queenston Heights, Brock Monument and the Living Water Wayside Chapel (the smallest chapel in the world).
- Tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Wine tasting and tour of a local winery
Pickup and dropoff is provided for hotels in Toronto, Mississauga, and Etobicoke hotels, including hotels near the Toronto Pearson International Airport. You will arrive at the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls around 11:00 a.m.
Take the Hornblower Niagara Cruise on the Niagara River for a closer view of the Falls. You will be given free time to explore the Falls and surrounding areas on your own.
Next, get ready for a scenic drive on Niagara Parkway and a view of the Niagara Gorge and Whirpool Rapids.
Take photos to your heart’s content at the Floral Clock on Niagara Parkway. There will be a stop at Queenston Heights Park in Queenston at around 4:00 p.m., view the Brock Monument in honour of Sir Isaac Brock who lost his life in the war of 1812. Stop at the smallest chapel in the world, a stop only made by ToNiagara.
You will get to spend 60-75 minutes in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake. Wander around to admire the Victorian era buildings, the quaint shops and boutiques.
Visit a winery for complimentary wine and grape juice tasting. You can purchase wine and the famous Canadian ice wines here. Your tour comes to an end at 5:30 p.m.
Begin your journey back to your hotel after a memorable day of sightseeing.
Back in your hotel room, you will feel happy and content with the lovely memories and a camera full of photos.
The best tour if you are visiting Toronto and want to spend a day in Niagara Falls.
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
2. Niagara Falls Canada Helicopter Tour
Arguably the most thrilling and one of the best selling tours! Make an online booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Take truly unique pictures of Niagara Falls from an aerial perspective.
Duration of tour: 12 minutes
Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. to sunset (first come, first served basis)
Highlights of the tour:
- Spectacular views of Niagara Falls
- Individual headsets that provide recorded commentary about Niagara Falls and its history
- Fly over Niagara River for a view of the Niagara Whirlpool and white water rapids
- Panoramic view of all the major landmarks in Niagara Falls – Skylon Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Fallsview Casino Resort, IMAX Theatre and more.
A view from the sky is the best way to experience the majesty of the Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. The Airbus H130 helicopter used by ToNiagara has the latest technology and a roomy cabin with large windows, one of the safest helicopters in the world.
The trip will take you up the Niagara River, past the Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow Bridge to the breathtakingly beautiful Niagara Falls!
The Niagara Gorge and the Whirlpool Rapids are stunning examples of the power of a river. Next, the helicopter takes you past the American and Bridal Veil Falls to the thunderous Horseshoe Falls. The helicopter will hover over the Horseshoe Falls for a few minutes so that passengers can take some photos. On a sunny day, you can see rainbows formed by the mist of the waterfalls.
Do not forget to bring your camera aboard the helicopter; you can get some amazing shots of the Niagara River and its spectacular sights.
The best helicopter tour of Niagara Falls offered by any tour operator. You will not find a cheaper Niagara Falls helicopter tour, so make sure to book this tour when you visit Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls Canada Helicopter Tour
3. Toronto to Niagara Falls Half Day Private Tour (upto 4 people)
The best tour for people who are pressed for time and want to take a quick tour of Niagara Falls. This tour will provide you with a guide/vehicle and lets you customize the itinerary. Visit only the places that you are interested in.
Ideal for those who want a short tour in comfort. The tour guide will take you wherever you would like to go. Please note that the customer has to pay for meals and entrance fees to attractions visited.
Duration of tour: 6 hours
Start time of tour: Flexible
Highlights of the tour:
- Customizable tour itinerary
- Hornblower Niagara Cruise (optional add-on)
- Buffet lunch at Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (optional add-on)
- Wine tasting at a local winery
See some sights around Niagara Falls, visit Niagara-on-the-Lake and do some wine tasting at a winery. You can select lunch/dinner, a helicopter ride, or airport dropoff as add-ons.
For a different perspective on the Niagara Falls, take the Hornblower Boat Cruise. It takes you past all the 3 waterfalls and is one of the most popular attractions at the Niagara Falls
You can explore Clifton Hill and its tourist attractions such as the Niagara Skywheel, wax museum and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum. You can also explore the parks and other sights near Niagara Falls.
You can grab a quick lunch at a family restaurant or opt for buffet lunch at Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant.
This is the best tour for those who want to see some sights in Niagara Falls before catching a flight back home. The great part is this tour will drop you off at the airport in time. Or it will drop you off at your hotel in Toronto.
4. Niagara Falls Private Tour (upto 4 people)
If you are in Canada, then you must include a visit to Niagara Falls in your itinerary. This ToNiagara private tour of Niagara Falls will pick you up from your hotel in a Lincoln Town Car. Relax in the spacious car as you are driven to each destination on this custom tour.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
Start time of tour: 8:30 a.m.
This 9.5 hour tour begins when everyone is picked up from their Greater Toronto Area or Niagara Falls hotel.
This custom tour has been created for the busy business traveller, couple or small family interested in choosing the sights they would prefer to see.
Some of the choices that the tourist has are Hornblower Niagara Cruise or Journey Behind The Falls, Floral Clock, scenic drive on Niagara Parkway, Queenston Heights Park, Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara-on-the-Lake and a winery tour.
You will be given some free time to explore Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake on your own. You can also visit Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Add-ons offered are buffet lunch at Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant, helicopter ride, and airport dropoff.
This is the best private tour for a couple or a group of just 4 people.
Toronto to Niagara Falls Half Day Private Tour (upto 4 people)
5. Toronto to Niagara Falls Evening Tour
If you want a tour that includes a view of the illuminated Falls in the evening, then this afternoon-evening tour from Toronto is the best tour as it gives you a view of the majestic Niagara Falls by day and night. The tour is available on Friday and Sunday only.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
Get picked up from anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area by 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the 1.5-hour scenic drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls.
Witness the power of the Niagara River and its White Water Rapids and the Niagara Whirlpool.
Take the Hornblower Niagara Cruise on the Niagara River, which takes you past the American and Bridal Veil Falls and as close as possible to the base of the Horseshoe Falls. When the Hornblower boat ride is closed during the winter, you will be taken to Skylon Tower’s observation deck, which is 158 metres above ground, for a view of the Falls.
View the Falls from Niagara Parkway. Next, enjoy the drive on Niagara Parkway.
Spend 45 minutes strolling through picturesque and historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Its heritage district has authentic buildings with old architecture, quaint antique shops, cake shops, and brew pubs.
There will also be a stop at the world’s smallest chapel on Niagara Parkway.
Stop at Queenston Heights Park, which marks the site of the War of 1812, and Brock’s Monument. There will also be a stop at Floral Clock, located on Niagara Parkway. The clock is made up of carpet bedding plants, and next to Niagara Falls, it is the most photographed attraction.
If you have chosen the option, at 8:30 p.m. you can have a buffet dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant on the penthouse level of Sheraton Hotel. Enjoy the view of the illuminated Falls as you have your meal.
As a finale to the tour, watch the spectacular fireworks display (seasonal) at 10:00 p.m. Call beforehand to know the fireworks display schedule.
You will be dropped off in Toronto by 11:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
This Toronto To Niagara Falls Evening Tour from ToNiagara is the best evening tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto.
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
6. Toronto To Niagara Falls Day Tour With Lunch And 30-Minute Airplane Tour
This all inclusive luxury tour is your chance to do a 30 minute airplane tour of Niagara Falls. Enjoy panoramic views of the Niagara River and all the 3 Falls
Duration of tour: 10 hours
Pickup will be from Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. After reaching Niagara Falls, you begin your adventure with a 30-minute plane trip of the Niagara region. The aerial view of Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Whirlpool, American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls, and other landmarks is breathtaking. You can take some photos too from the airplane.
After the airplane tour, experience the Hornblower Niagara Cruise that goes up the Niagara River to the base of the Horseshoe Falls. You are closest to the Falls and can feel the raw power of the cascading water with this boat ride. During winter, instead of the Hornblower boat ride, you will be shown Niagara’s Fury, a 4D interactive film outlining the history of Niagara Falls.
Next, enjoy the views of the Falls from Niagara Parkway promenade and do some exploring of your own.
Your drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake will be through the rustic Niagara countryside. Take a walking tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake. There will be a lunch break at Niagara Golf Club. Your last stop before heading back to Toronto will be at Konzelmann Winery for a tour and wine tasting session.
The best all inclusive tour of Niagara Falls with lunch and a 30-minute airplane tour.
7. Niagara Falls Grand Airplane Tour (30 mins)
This is the best airplane tour of Niagara Falls and ToNiagara offers it at a very low price compared to other tour operators.
Arrive at the Niagara District Airport in St. Catharines for the 30-minute grand airplane tour.
Fly over Welland Canal which connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Other landmarks that you will fly over are:
- Niagara Whirlpool and Niagara Gorge
- The beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Niagara white water rapids
- Rainbow Bridge connecting Canada to USA
- American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls
- Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Generating Station
- Power Dam Reservoir
- Queenston Heights Park and Brock Monument
- Historic Fort George, the scene of several battles during the War of 1812
After viewing all the sights above, it is time to head back and land at the airport. This airplane tour is truly the best way to view the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
8. Toronto to Niagara Falls Half Day Private Tour (upto 7 people)
Not everyone visiting Toronto can spare an entire day for a tour of Niagara Falls. Some may just be interested in seeing the Niagara Falls and a few other sights. This half day small group private tour by ToNiagara is the perfect solution for such visitors.
Duration of tour: 6 hours
You can choose a Lincoln Town Car or an SUV for the tour. After pickup from Toronto by your driver/tour guide, travel to Niagara Falls and take the scenic drive on Niagara Parkway. Stop to watch the famous white water rapids and Niagara Whirlpool in Niagara Gorge.
Arrive at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls. The massive volume of water that cascades down will mesmerize you. Take some time to admire the beauty of the Falls and the Niagara River.
After viewing the Falls, you can go on a tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake and visit one of the local wineries.
Optional add-ons that can be booked are the Hornblower Boat Cruise and a buffet lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant. The restaurant overlooks the Niagara Falls and is the perfect backdrop for a lunch.
You will be dropped off back at your hotel or at the airport (optional add-on).
The Toronto to Niagara Falls Half Day Private Tour is the best private tour from Toronto for those who only have time for viewing the Niagara Falls.
9. Niagara Falls Small Group Custom Tour (1-7 people)
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
This full day small group tour of Niagara Falls is designed to please you, the customer. This ToNiagara tour is the only tour that includes a visit to a casino as one of the options. Perhaps you are looking to spend some time in a casino with your friends or colleagues. If so, then this is the tour for you.
This tour offers pickup from the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Oakville, etc) or from a Niagara Falls Hotel or specified pickup location. Pickup time depends entirely on the customer.
Start off the tour with a view of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls.
This custom tour allows you to choose your activities. There are countless options available – take the Hornblower Boat Cruise, have lunch at a restaurant of your choice, spend some time at Casino Niagara, stroll through a park. You can also spend time in Niagara-on-the-Lake and visit a winery for a wine tasting session (not included in tour price). You could also do some shopping in Niagara Falls.
This tour is ideal for bachelor/bachelorette parties, business or private excursions. The best tour if you are travelling in a small group and want to enjoy some privacy.
10. Toronto To Niagara Falls Half Day Private Tour (upto 9 people)
Duration of tour: 6 hours
Not everyone visiting Toronto can spare a whole day for a tour of Niagara Falls. Some may just be interested in seeing the Niagara Falls and a few other sights. This half day small group private tour by ToNiagara is the solution for such visitors.
After pickup from Toronto by your driver/tour guide, travel to Niagara Falls and take the scenic drive on Niagara Parkway. Stop to watch the famous white water rapids and Niagara Whirlpool in Niagara Gorge.
Arrive at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls. The massive volume of water that cascades down will mesmerize you. Take some time to admire the beauty of the Falls and the Niagara River.
After viewing the Falls, you can go on a tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake and visit one of the local wineries.
Optional add-ons that can be booked are the Hornblower Boat Cruise and a buffet lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant. The restaurant overlooks the Niagara Falls and is the perfect backdrop for lunch.
You will be dropped off back at your hotel or at the airport (optional add-on).
The Toronto to Niagara Falls Half Day Private Tour is the best private tour from Toronto for those who only have time for viewing the Niagara Falls and maybe see one or two attractions.
11. Niagara Falls Small Group Private Tour (upto 9 people)
Customize your Niagara Falls experience with ToNiagara’s Niagara Falls Small Group Private Tour (1-9 people). Business tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, date night or just a private excursion to avoid the crowds, there are many reasons why a ToNiagara Custom Tour may be the best way for you to experience Niagara Falls. Perhaps you want to have some fun at Casino Niagara or tour a local winery and taste some of the world’s best Ice Wines. Anything is possible with a ToNiagara Custom Tour!
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
Please Note: Customer pays for meals (unless purchased as an Add-On) and all entrance fees to any attractions visited.
The tour schedule below is an example of where you could go. With a custom tour, the attractions you visit are completely up to you!
Tour begins with pickup from hotels/other locations in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Oakville, etc) or from a Niagara Falls Hotel or specified pickup location in a well maintained luxury vehicle. Pickup time depends entirely on you!
Your custom tour arrives at Niagara Falls where you can view the Falls and wander around. You can then head to one of the many restaurants for a nice lunch (lunch is not included in tour price).
Hornblower Boat Cruise (Optional Add-On). Witness the power of Niagara Falls up-close and personal by boarding the Hornblower boat cruise. You will travel past the American and Bridal Veil Falls and go near the base of the Horseshoe Falls. This is an excellent photo opportunity and fun for adults and children.
Visit Clifton Hill for its many tourist attractions. The Niagara Skywheel, a giant 175-foot tall Ferris wheel with temperature controlled gondolas, offers great views of Niagara Falls and other famous landmarks. You could also visit the Movieland Wax Museum and see wax replicas of your favourite movie, television and music celebrities up close and personal.
Complimentary wine and grape juice tasting at a world-class winery is another stop. Buy local-made wines of your choice. World famous Canadian Ice Wines are available here.
Sheraton Fallsview Buffet Dinner (Optional Add-On). Enjoy a full Canadian Buffet Dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant, located on the penthouse level of the Sheraton Hotel. You will enjoy a tasty meal with a variety of meats, pastas, fruits and vegetables to choose from while enjoying the spectacular view of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls. This is another great photo opportunity!
We drop you back at home safe and sound at the end of the tour.
This is the best custom tour for a small group of people.
12. Niagara Falls Private Tour (Upto 14 people)
This ToNiagara tour is the best tour for a medium-sized group of friends, family or business colleagues. You can enjoy travelling as a group in a luxury bus coach.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
On this custom tour, you visit only those attractions that your group wants to.
Pickup is available from the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara Falls hotels. After everyone is picked up, travel to Niagara Falls.
A sample schedule for the day would look something like below:
- Spend time at the Niagara Falls
- Go on Hornblower Niagara Boat Cruise (seasonal) or Journey Behind The Falls
- Explore Clifton Hill – has many tourist attractions such as the Niagara Skywheel, indoor waterparks, Casino Niagara, wax museums and many more.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Winery tour and wine tasting
The best tour from ToNiagara for those of you travelling in a medium-sized group. It is a great way to spend time and bond with family, friends or your work colleagues.
13. Niagara Falls Private Tour (Upto 24 people)
This full day tour is for those travelling in a large group. It is designed in such a way that you have the opportunity to see the Falls by day and night. This 9.5-hour bus tour is customizable and will take you to as many places as you wish to go to. Great for business travellers or private excursions with friends and family.
After pickup from the Greater Toronto Area or Niagara Falls hotels, your tour will begin at the Niagara Falls. View the Horseshoe Falls by standing at its brink.
If you are interested in gambling, you can spend some time at Casino Niagara. Have lunch at one of the many restaurants in the area (not included in tour price).
You can visit Queenston Heights and Niagara-on-the-Lake. You could spend time visiting a winery or chocolate factory located in the vicinity of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Travel back to Niagara Falls and grab dinner at a gourmet restaurant or family restaurants like Boston Pizza.
Wrap up your tour with a view of the Falls at night when they are illuminated in an array of colours. If you are lucky, you might catch the spectacular display of fireworks at 10:00 p.m. that are set off on some nights (call beforehand to know the schedule of fireworks display).
By the time you are dropped back at your hotel, you will have happy memories of time spent in the company of your friends, family or colleagues.
The Best Private and Custom Niagara Falls Tour for a large group of upto 24 people.
14. Niagara Falls Private Tour (upto 36 people)
ToNiagara gives you the opportunity to design your own customized large group tour of upto 36 people. Discover Niagara Falls and Niagara wine region in the company of your group of friends, family or business colleagues. Book a luxury coach bus for an exciting private tour of Niagara Falls.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
Your group will be picked up at a specific location (or numerous pickups can be arranged), within the Greater Toronto Area or at a Niagara Falls Hotel.
Please Note: Customer pays for meals (unless purchased as an Add-On) as well as all entrance fees to any attractions visited.
The tour schedule below is an example of where you could go. With a custom tour, the attractions you visit are completely up to you!
Your tour starts when your group is picked up from Toronto or the surrounding areas in one of our well maintained luxury vehicles. Pickup time depends entirely on you! The rest of the itinerary below is typical of a large group tour but the destinations are all upto you!
If you have booked the tour from Toronto, the drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls is approximately 90 minutes.
Your first attraction is the main one! the Niagara Falls. Take some time to admire the beauty and power of the Niagara Falls.
Hornblower Boat Cruise (optional add-on) on Niagara River is probably the most popular attraction in Niagara Falls. You can purchase your tickets beforehand with ToNiagara, which enables you to skip long queues. The Hornblower Boat Cruise is an excellent photo opportunity and fun for adults and children.
Buffet Lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (Optional Add-On). The buffet spread can satisfy most dietary restrictions and offers a wide variety of cuisines. It also overlooks the Niagara Falls and offers stunning views while eating!
Stop by at Clifton Hill for a ride on the Niagara Skywheel. You could also explore the gift shops, wax museums, haunted house and other themed attractions.
Take a tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake; its Victorian era buildings and quaint shops will charm you. Visit one of Niagara’s famous wineries, take a tour to learn how wine is made or participate in wine tasting (you will have to call ahead and book a winery tour).
You will be dropped back at your destination safe and sound.
15. Niagara Falls Large Group Custom Bus Tour (upto 56 people)
Keep your large group together on a Niagara Tour by booking a Large Group Bus Tour. Not only can you choose the areas to explore and the duration of your trip, large groups can also enjoy travelling on the same luxury coach bus instead of being split into smaller groups traveling in different vehicles.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
Your group will be picked up at a specific location (or numerous pickups can be arranged). Your group can be picked up within the Greater Toronto Area or at a Niagara Falls Hotel.
You and the group can enjoy the magic and beauty of Niagara Falls together. Contact ToNiagara and book your Large Group Custom Tour today!
Customer pays for meals (unless purchased as an Add-On) and all entrance fees to any attractions visited.
The tour schedule below is an example of where you could go. With a custom tour, the attractions you visit are completely up to you!
Your tour starts when everybody is picked up from the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Oakville, etc) or from a Niagara Falls Hotel or specified pickup location in one of our meticulous maintained luxury vehicles. Pickup time depends entirely on you!
Your custom tour arrives at Niagara Falls where you can view the Falls and wander around. You can then head to one of the many restaurants for a nice lunch (lunch is not included in tour price).
If you wish to, you can spend some time playing your favourite slot machines and table games at Casino Niagara or you can be entertained at one of the casino’s live events (i.e. music concert or theatre production). The casino is always a popular attraction and a great way for a group of people to spend time having fun (all Casino attractions are not included in tour price).
Complimentary wine and grape juice tasting will be available at a world-class winery. Buy locally crafted VQA wines of your choice. World famous Canadian Ice Wines will also be available here.
Stroll among thousands of vividly coloured butterflies in this self-guided walking tour of the Butterfly Conservatory. Learn about nature while walking through the conservatory’s abundant vegetation.
Visit Clifton Hill for some fun time. Get a bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls from a climate controlled gondola 175 feet above the Falls in the Niagara SkyWheel. You could also visit the Movieland Wax Museum and see all your favourite movie, television and music celebrities up close and personal.
View the spectacular fireworks over the beautiful Falls! The Niagara Falls is illuminated at night and provides an amazing light show coupled with brilliant fireworks (firework times and dates vary, call ahead to confirm).
The tour ends with drop-off back at home safe and sound.
This is the best luxury bus coach tour of Niagara Falls and can accommodate upto 56 people.
16. Oakville To Niagara Falls Day Tour
Duration: 9.5 hours
The tour from Oakville to Niagara Falls is available every day. Pickup will be from Oakville hotels and nearby areas.
It will take 1.5 hours to reach Niagara Falls and your first stop will be to view the majestic Falls. Experience the Falls from even closer quarters with the Hornblower Niagara Cruise (seasonal). During off-season, you will instead visit Skylon Tower for stunning panoramic views of Niagara Falls and the surrounding areas.
Discover Niagara Falls on your own. You will be given 2 hours, in which you can walk and explore nearby attractions, souvenir shops, etc.
You can have a buffet lunch at Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (optional add-on). Enjoy spectacular views of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls while having your lunch.
After you have had your fill of viewing the Niagara Falls and taking selfies/photos, get ready for a scenic drive on Niagara Parkway that winds along the Niagara River. Stop for a view of the white water rapids and the Niagara Whirlpool that is created by the power of the rapids in the Niagara Gorge.
Still on the Niagara Parkway, stop at the Floral Clock, a clock made up of carpet bedding plants and flowers.
Make a brief stop at Queenston Heights Park, the site of a War of 1812. View the Brock Monument in honour of Sir Isaac Brock who died in the war. Stop at the Living Water Wayside Chapel, the smallest chapel in the world.
Next up is Niagara-on-the-Lake. Spend 60-75 minutes in the picturesque town with old world architecture, pubs and antique shops. Your last stop on the tour will be a winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. You will have the opportunity to do some wine tasting, and buy a few bottles of wines as a souvenir of your visit to Niagara Falls.
You will be back in Oakville by 7:30 p.m.
This is the best day tour from Oakville to Niagara Falls. It offers convenient pickup and dropoffs, takes you to all the lovely sights along Niagara River and in quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
17. Oakville To Niagara Falls Evening Tour
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
This tour is available only on Fridays and Sundays.
The best weekend tour for those wanting to see the illuminated Falls at nighttime. Most tours require you to get up early, not with this tour. You can sleep in late as this tour does not start until 1:00 p.m. Hotel pickups commence at this time.
After the 1.5 hour drive to Niagara Falls, your first stop will be at the Niagara Whirlpool in Niagara Gorge. Other important stops on the tour will be:
- Hornblower Niagara Cruise/Skylon Tower when it is off season for Hornblower Boat Ride.
- Winery tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Queenston Heights Park and Brock’s Monument
- Floral Clock on Niagara Parkway
- Dinner buffet at Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (optional add-on)
- Illumination of the Falls
- Fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.
On most summer nights and on holidays, there will be dazzling fireworks set off at 10:00 p.m. from Queen Victoria Park, visible from many places in Niagara Falls. Watch the fireworks light up the night sky above Niagara Falls (please call ahead to know the schedule of fireworks).
Your memorable day in Niagara Falls comes to an end and you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
18. Mississauga to Niagara Falls Day Tour
This ToNiagara day tour from Mississauga to Niagara Falls is an adventure not to be missed. Spend a whole day discovering Niagara Falls and neighbouring Queenston Heights and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
After pickup from Mississauga, it takes 1.5 hours to reach Niagara Falls.
On reaching Niagara Falls, you will board the Hornblower Boat Cruise on the Niagara River for a unique experience of the Falls. The boat will take you past American and Bridal Veil Falls to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, which is the largest of the 3 waterfalls. Feel the thundering noise of tonnes of water cascading down into Niagara Gorge. You will be provided complimentary ponchos to keep you dry from the mist created by the crashing water. During off-season, you will be taken to the observation tower of Skylon Tower for a panoramic view of Niagara Falls and surroundings.
After the boat ride, you will be given some time to explore Niagara Falls on your own.
You can opt for a buffet lunch at Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (optional add-on).
You will be taken on a scenic drive on Niagara Parkway, which runs alongside the Niagara River. There will be stops to view the Floral Clock, Brock Monument in Queenston Heights Park and finally Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Spend 60-75 minutes in Niagara-on-the-Lake exploring its charming gardens, pubs, antique shops and boutiques. You can do some shopping here. The last stop will be at a renowned winery for a tour and wine tasting.
You will be dropped off safe and sound in Mississauga.
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
19. Mississauga To Niagara Falls Evening Tour
The Falls comes alive in the evening when it is illuminated in colours of the rainbow. The colourful display stays on till midnight every night.
Duration of tour: 9.5 hours
The tour pickup starts at 1:00 p.m. from your hotel lobby. Relax and enjoy the scenic 1.5-hour drive to Niagara Falls.
On your way, stop by to watch the white water rapids and Niagara Whirlpool in Niagara Gorge.
Take the Hornblower Boat Cruise, a very popular attraction. The boat will take you past American and Bridal Veil Falls to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, which is the largest of the 3 waterfalls. Feel the thundering noise of tonnes of water cascading down into Niagara Gorge.
Head out to Niagara-on-the-Lake. It has lovely lakeside views, quaint shops and pubs. This quiet and beautiful town will take you back in time with its old world architecture and flower lined streets.
Visit a winery for a wine tasting session. You can buy some VQA wines and Canada’s famed Ice Wines here.
Head back on the scenic Niagara Parkway to Niagara Falls. Stop by Queenston Heights Park, one of the battle sites of the War of 1812. Located in the park are the Brock Monument and Laura Secord Monument.
There will also be a stop at Floral Clock on Niagara Parkway.
You can have a sumptuous buffet dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant at around 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the illuminated Falls at nighttime visible from the restaurant.
On some nights at 10:00 p.m., there is a fireworks display over the Falls. The fireworks display is a great way to end your night in Niagara Falls (call ahead to know the fireworks schedule).
Head back home with great memories of your day in Niagara Falls.
This tour from ToNiagara is the best evening tour from Mississauga to Niagara Falls. It takes you to all the important sights in and around Niagara Falls.
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
20. The Green Niagara Falls Custom Tour
This is a great tour for those who are interested in an eco-friendly tour. Travel around in style in the Tesla X, the all-electric car. This tour is designed for a group of 1-5 people.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at a pre-arranged time. This custom tour will take you to all the attractions you would like to visit. Your driver/guide can offer some suggestions too.
Start off your tour with a view of the Falls from Niagara Parkway. Stand at the brink of the Horseshoes Falls for an amazing view of the Niagara River.
You could take the Hornblower Niagara boat cruise up the Niagara River. Get up-close views of all the 3 waterfalls on this thrilling boat ride. When the Hornblower boat ride is not operational during the winter months, you can either visit Skylon Tower or go for Journey Behind the Falls.
Take a scenic drive in the Tesla X on Niagara Parkway, which runs along the Niagara River. Stop by some of the attractions on Niagara Parkway – the Butterfly Conservatory, Whirlpool Rapids, Queenston Heights Park and Brock’s Monument.
Sit back in the eco-friendly Tesla X and enjoy the drive to picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake. Stroll through the tree-lined streets of this quaint little town with lakefront patios, Victorian era buildings, antique shops, cake shops and pubs.
There are many wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake. If you are interested in wines, you and your group can take a tour of a winery and taste premium VQA wines crafted by the winery. If you like the wines, you can purchase some bottles of wine and ice wines.
The Tesla X is environment friendly and makes your tour around Niagara Falls extra special.
Some of the other options that you have are a lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant, visiting attractions in Clifton Hill, and seeing some of the nature reserves and parks in Niagara Falls.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back safe and sound at your hotel.
