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Overview
Be first on the morning boat ride and claim the best spots before the crowds board! This VIP Early access on a Niagara Falls boat ride means you can take the best onboard photos ....and enjoy front row mists! 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 and 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.
Meeting and Pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be will be wearing a yellow vest, holding Walks sign. Meet in the garden in front of the Niagara Parks Police Station at 6075 Niagara River Pkwy. Please DO NOT proceed directly to the Niagara City Cruises boat.
End Point
Table Rock Visitor Center 6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Redemption Instructions
- The tour meeting time is 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. - This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace, you'll cover roughly 2 Km (2 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. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. - 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. - Limited restroom availability, please go prior to your tour and ensure you are ready for the tour when you arrive at the meeting point. - Please note that this tour takes place entirely outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the season. Winter months in particular can be quite cold, be prepared to remain outside for the majority of the tour’s duration. - Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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. (If First Boat option selected you get to be the first on the boat)
2. 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. 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.
3. Next, visit Table Rock Visitor Center for pre-reserved entry to the Journey Behind the Falls. Descend the stairs into rocky caves behind Niagara Falls, where crashing water echoes through the tunnels. Reach a ledge beside the falls, experiencing the awe-inspiring force of 3,160 tons of cascading water up close.
Inclusion
Local English-speaking guide
Niagara City Cruises poncho
Journey Behind the Falls ticket
Live guide audio
Skip-the-line First Elevator (if option selected)
Expertly guided walking tour
Niagara City Cruise ticket
Exclusion
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
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.
Please note that this tour takes place entirely outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the season. Winter months in particular can be quite cold, be prepared to remain outside for the majority of the tour’s duration.
Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
Note: This tour has options - Select First Niagara Boat option at time of booking for special access to the first elevator of the day and enjoy a scenic boat ride to the Falls before the crowds arrive. Or choose Niagara Falls Tour to experience a blend of excitement, adventure, and expert storytelling.
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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