Great experience and great Mr. John, very kind and helpful.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Free time for optional activities like lunch, a helicopter ride, Skylon Tower and shopping
- Transportation: pick-up and drop off from central meeting points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
- Skip-the-line entry for Journey Behind the Falls, an experience with the closest views to the falls
- Skip-the-line entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), Approx. May 1-Dec 31
- Travel in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
- Visit to the "Maple Trail" which includes a maple syrup and chocolate tour and tasting
Excludes
- Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
- BOAT CLOSED FOR WINTER: Dates depend on weather. Replaced with "Power Station + Tunnel" experience
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM. The tour picks up from 11 locations which are around 5 minutes walking distance from most Downtown Toronto hotels and private rented accommodation locations. Mississauga pickup is available at 8:45 AM. The activity provider will confirm pickup details with you via email. Make sure the provider emailed you a confirmation because they do not go to unscheduled pickup locations. 07:45 - Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens) 07:55 - Courtyard Toronto Downtown (475 Yonge) 08:00 - Chelsea Hotel Toronto (33 Gerrard) 08:10 - Dundas Square / Dundas Station (279 Yonge) 08:10 - Dineen Coffee Co / Queen Station (140 Yonge) 08:10 - Hockey Hall of Fame / King Station (30 Yonge) 08:15 - Fairmont Royal York / Union Station (100 Front) 08:15 - InterContinental Toronto Centre (225 Front) 08:20 - 300 Front Street West 08:20 - 352 Front Street West 08:45 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto (2125 N Sheridan Way)
Enjoy a mega-Canadian experience at Maple Leaf Place! This will be a rest stop with refreshments. It will also include a tour of Canada's famous Maple Syrup production process and 3 mouth-watering samples of maple syrup. You will also have a chance to try locally made chocolates.
Experience skip-the-line tickets for Niagara's 2 most famous attractions, the "Hornblower Boat Cruise" (formally called "Maid of the Mist" and "Journey Behind the Falls". You will also have free time to take photos and have lunch.
Skip-the-line tickets to Niagara's famous "Hornblower Boat Cruise", formally called the "Maid-of-the-Mist". This is a 25-minute boat cruise that takes you up close to Niagara's 3 waterfalls. You will sail deep into the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls. A raincoat will be provided to keep you dry. Note: The Boat Cruise is open in the summer, from around May 1 to December 31, depending on the weather. When closed, it is replaced with the "Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel" experience.
Skip-the-line tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a popular excursion that takes you behind the huge "Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls". You will also visit a viewing balcony right next to the waterfall. This is the best spot for photos in Niagara Falls and will provide a '360' complete picture of the waterfalls along with the Boat Cruise.
Learn about how we harvest the power of the waterfalls to generate clean hydroelectric power across the United States and Canada. See both the older power stations which are no longer operational and also the modern ones.
Stop for photos at the Niagara Whirlpool, an incredible viewing point of the Niagara River. The rapids formed around 4,200 years ago.
Take photos at the famous floral clock, an iconic and Instagram-worthy landmark of Niagara Falls (seasonal).
Return back to your original location (or a different one) in Mississauga around 4 - 4:30 PM and Toronto around 5-5:30 PM (depending on traffic). You'll be able to make evening plans and we will stick to this schedule almost every time, except when there are extreme conditions like traffic or weather.
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Reviews
Amazing experience and John was fantastic - full of lots of interesting information and a brilliant guide. We were very well taken care of!
We took the boat cruise and journey behind the falls - both were very worthwhile! The best part was Marian, our tour guide, she provided excellent commentary, was very funny, and made the trip fly by. Although it might seem like a long tour, the time is needed if you want to go on the boat and walk the tunnels behind the falls. They take care of tickets and timing.
A great day out, and Salvatore was an excellent guide
On October 26, 2022, I booked a trip to Niagara Falls – it was simply wonderful! 😊 Our tour guide, Michael—also known as "The Captain"—was phenomenal! 😊 He is a fantastic entertainer; it was a pleasure listening to him, and I learned a great deal about the region around Niagara and Toronto. He knows countless facts and answered every question. I took both the boat tour in front of the falls and the tour that goes behind them. I would book both again; although you can’t see all that much from directly behind the falls, the viewing platform next to them is spectacular. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and can definitely recommend this tour! ☺️☺️
Thursday 30 October 8am ‘The Captain’ … our guide Michael… was right on time. He gave us lots of information and tips along the way and made the trip great fun. Definitely recommend him and the company 😃👍🏻
It was a great trip. Well organized and nice people around us.I would recommend Queen Tours for this adventure.Excellent guidance all over the tour.
My wife and I took the day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls with Queen Tours and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. The day was well planned and by booking with Queen Tours meant that we had fast track access to the different attractions at the Falls. Our guide John was very knowledgeable of Toronto and Niagara Falls and he made sure that our whole group made the most of the experience. There are the normal tourist traps with such an amazing attraction, but John was very forthcoming with suggestions on how to make the most of the day based on his local experience. The group we travelled with were fantastic and it was certainly a highlight of our trip. I would strongly recommend using Queen Tours if you are planning a trip to the falls. You won't regret it.
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our Niagara Falls tour, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Tracy! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what she does. She shared so much interesting information and made the entire experience both fun and memorable. What really stood out was how Tracy went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible experience. She genuinely cared about making our tour special and was always willing to go the extra mile. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. Niagara Falls was breathtaking and such an experience. Tracy made the experience even more enjoyable, particularly with the photo stop opportunities on the way and visit to Maple Syrup Factory. We couldn’t have asked for a better day and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Niagara Falls. Thank you, Tracy, for making our day so special! You were absolutely fantastic!
The excursion to Niagara Falls with Queen Tour and our guide Tracy was absolutely wonderful! Everything was very well organized, the bus was extremely comfortable, and the team was punctual and professional throughout the entire trip. Tracy was especially attentive, kind, and helpful, making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great experience. I highly recommend Queen Tour to anyone looking for an amazing and hassle-free trip to Niagara Falls! 🇨🇦🌊
This was my first organised tour travelling solo. It was excellent, John gave us a snapshot of the city on the drive to the falls and told stories the whole way. This was a very accommodating tour, allowed us to opt in to additional activities throughout and was all done with a calm efficiency. I’d advise everyone to try the helicopter ride over Niagra falls, this was incredible! Great value and a huge time saver. We didn’t have to waste any time queuing for tickets for any of the attractions, John took care of it all. Highly recommended.
Great tour with beautiful surroundings! Tracy, our host was a real joy on the trip
What a fantastic day out! I was travelling solo, booked through get your guide, Tracy was the tour guide and Kelly the driver. Both were amazing! The bus arrived bang on time, Tracy gave us all the knowledge about the falls, we even got to go maple syrup tasting!! Overall a 10/10 trip! Would recommend to anyone!
A fantastic day at the falls. A great guide Paul. Try to avoid the back seats in the bus, a very rough ride!!
The tour is perfect if you just want to see the falls and do the boat tour - there isnt much free time if you do all the experiences but I personally felt it was enough time there as I wasnt into all the stuff on cobble hill - the main reason for going was for the falls and having lunch in a local restaurant which this tour provided sufficient time for
First thing: Book the boat ride (Hornblower) and the Journey behind the Falls.... don't skimp on this once-in-a-lifetime trip! We had several people who signed up for this tour, but neglected to actually book the full Niagara Falls experience! So, while most of us went walking to within a few feet of the crashing water, or cruising into the spray of millions of gallons of water, they waited up on high walls surrounding the falls. Sure, the pictures from the platforms can be amazing, but to actually be INSIDE the churning water or UNDER the falls is a bucket list item for many (and it was for me and my wife).
it was a awesome smooth tour and Jeff was amazing
Great organisation, enough time for visiting and Tracy has been a great guide! The tour is recommended if you want to forget about the logistics and just enjoy the falls!
The guide was good and diligent. The you’d worked well and was on time. Marian was our guide Very enjoyable
We had the oportunity to get the Captain as our guide, please clone that man he’s the best. Very interesteing tour to the falls.
We had good time with family visiting Niagara fall. I would definitely recommend Queen tour Niagara Fall
We had the most amazing day yesterday, 9 October, our 50th wedding anniversary! We were blown away by Niagara Falls and our tour driver and guide (Michael, the Captain) were fabulous 10/10
An unforgettable day run with impeccable timing by Lina. Helicopter tour, behind the falls, the tower and the boat so we saw the falls from all angles!
Very well organised, informative & entertaining. The Captain is a legend!
This is one of the few tours where you can view both the boat tour and Behind the Falls. Our guide Marion was a gem. Efficient, organized, funny and kind. Just sit back and enjoy the show. Well worth the money.
I liked the boat tour it was fun and had lots of information about the falls
My friends and I loved the boat cruise. Experienced Niagara Falls close up for an amazing and wonderful experience. The journey behind the falls was not worth the money in our opinion. It’s basically a window where you see limited water gushing down, not what we expected. We enjoyed our guide who was informative, entertaining, and fun. In the future, we would only book the boat cruise, great adventure for your money.
Queens tours were absolutely fantastic- very informative and very efficient at getting us to each of the attractions - I would highly recommend- our tour guide Lina was very helpful and knowledgeable and kept us all entertained
truly was a highlight on our 3-week trip to Canada, weather was perfect. the boat ride up to front of falls was worth the price. spent a full day there taking in nature and all its power and beauty
Niagara Falls is awe- inspiring. Our guide, Marian, with Queen Tour, made our experience at each activity, boat tour and journey behind the falls, enjoyable. No waiting in long lines. She was full of helpful tips to maximize our enjoyment and experience. Worth every penny!
Marian was an incredible guide for our day trip to Niagara Falls. She made the day fun and she got us excited to see the Falls. She shared about the history, architecture, and fun facts through stories and pictures. She got us to the Falls and back home safe and sound. Thank you, Marian for an unforgettable trip!
John is one of those rare people whose kindness feels completely genuine. He was incredibly warm, thoughtful, patient, and caring throughout our experience. You can tell that he truly cares about people and takes pride in making others feel comfortable and welcomed. What impressed us most was how naturally kind he was. It never felt like he was simply doing his job; he went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of and enjoying our time. His positive energy and generosity made the experience so much more memorable. People like John are what make a trip special. John, thank you for your kindness and for being such a wonderful human being. You made our experience truly special, and we won’t forget it! ❤️
Niagra Falls were amazing, but rushed due to earlier delays. Maple syrup tasting stop was a waste of time tbh. Very chaotic and rushed through the experience to meet again at the allocated time only to find that the coach was not in the car park. We then spent 15 minutes waiting for it to return.
The tour was brilliant! Glen was a fantastic guide; he was friendly, polite, helpful and organised. Kept us entertained with facts and stories as we travelled and was just generally a very decent chap. I’d be hard pressed to pick between the helicopter ride and the Hornblower for the best part but either way it was an incredible day out. I will absolutely be recommending Queen Tour to family and friends when I get home.
Absolutely excellent! Adequate amount of team to see all the sights and friendly guide named Tracy from Queen Tours who was wonderful! Highly recommend.
What an amazing day. It was so good from the start to the end. Our guide Marian was absolutely brilliant. So informative and funny with her amusing stories and jokes. The weather was sunny so everything was perfect.
Very enjoyable day and well worth the money. Our pick up was wihtin 10 minute walk from our Hotel. Our Guide/driver Tracy was very helpful, sharing her experiences and insights of the attractions that we were taken to. In all an excellent day and her help in suggesting places to eat (The Keg) probably had our best meal of our visit to Toronto
You will get wet, and if you, like us, travel on a hot, humid day, you will welcome the mist. We were picked up at a close location, driven from Toronto to Niagara in a comfy air-controlled bus to Niagara, and treated to Lina's happy, upbeat guiding as she drove. We made a few stops along the way for maple and chocolate tasting, a bit of shopping, and viewing the power that is the Niagara Falls. This day culminated in our adventure of traveling behind, below, besides, and by boat around the wonders of the Niagara Falls. This was a blast. And boy did we get wet.
The Captain, our tour guide was THE best, so informative, knowledgeable, humorous, and excellent driver!! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from booking direct with Queen Tours right through to drop off at the end of the day. Would highly recommend Queen Tours and ask for The Captain, he was simply the best!!!
We had an absolutely brilliant day with Queen Tour Niagara and would recommend it 100%. Pickup was easy, on time and really well organised. Our guide, Michael, aka “The Captain”, was fantastic from the very beginning. He was extremely thorough, calling everyone forward individually, showing us to our seats and checking exactly which tickets and experiences each person had booked. The vehicle itself was really comfortable, clean and had charging points, which was a nice touch for a full day out. Michael made a huge difference to the experience. He was friendly, funny, informative and genuinely seemed to want everyone to have the best possible day. He kept everything organised and on schedule without ever making the day feel rushed. The journey from Toronto didn’t feel particularly long because Michael gave us lots of interesting commentary along the way. He also knew when to give everyone some quiet time, so there were periods where we could sleep, chat or just relax. Niagara Falls itself was absolutely breathtaking. The Hornblower cruise was easily the highlight of the day and genuinely unforgettable. You get incredibly close to the falls and you definitely get sprayed, but that is part of what makes it so much fun. I would absolutely consider this the must-do experience at Niagara. We also did Journey Behind the Falls. It was good and interesting to experience, although after how incredible the Hornblower cruise was, it naturally felt a little less exciting by comparison. If you had to choose between the two, I would definitely prioritise Hornblower. The maple tasting was a really fun and unexpected part of the day too. I really enjoyed having something completely different included and it helped give the day more of a Canadian experience rather than purely being about the falls. We also stopped at the whirlpool for photos, which was another really nice addition. The timings throughout the day were spot on. We had enough time to experience everything we wanted without feeling rushed, but equally there wasn’t so much free time that we were standing around waiting. For us, booking the tour was absolutely worth it compared with trying to organise Niagara Falls independently. Everything was taken care of, the day ran smoothly and we could just enjoy ourselves. Worth every penny. The Hornblower cruise was the standout experience, but Michael “The Captain” made the whole day more memorable, informative and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend Queen Tour Niagara.
Excellent trip to Niagara Falls. Marianne our guide was super fun and full of knowledge. The whole trip was seamless, well organised and great value for money, from the booking process to pick-up and instructions etc. Transportation was very comfortable. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Niagara from the city, and want a hassle free experience. Thank you!
A wonderful day! The Captain was an excellent tour guide with amazing advice! Thank for you for making it a great day!
Winston, the driver/guide was very personable. He shared some good information while on the bus, but sometimes you couldn’t hear him because of the speaker system. The Pickup spot was very convenient about 2 1/2 blocks away from my hotel and the bus was clean. I think they allotted a good amount of time to visit in Niagara before heading back to Toronto. There were some other customers that were causing a little bit of discord because they kept taking people seats on the bus, so maybe the operators of the tour can implement when you choose your seat that’s your seat for the remainder of the trip. When doing the different activities like behind the fall and the boat cruise, the guy did not go with us, so we didn’t learn much about those particular things or the history of them. It would have been good to learn more history about the fall and then Niagara area. I would say the trip was a little bit more expensive than what I feel. It should have been, since it really was only a ride there and a ride back. There were no extra perks no meal vouchers or anything like that. All in all I enjoyed myself but next time I think I’ll drive on my own, get a chance to see some things off the beat and path.
10/10 experience. Great way to see the falls. Nice and easy and tour guide Michael aka. The Captain was amazing. Great job!
The entire day was great. Andrew was well organised and knowledgeable with interesting information regarding Toronto and Niagara Falls. He maintained good control of the group ensuring we were on time to the various excursions on the day.
Great experience, guide was super helpful not about only the trip but knowledgeable about the area od Toronto.
A fantastic day at Niagara falls, made all the more special by our guide Marian. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Toronto and Niagara Falls made the day special. We would recommend Queen tours to everyone.
This tour was just okay. It did the trick and got us to the falls and back safely. Pick-up was on time. The bus ride was long, especially on the return, and the bus seemed very much due for new shock absorbers. It was very bumpy, even on the freeway. It was also very hard to hear the guide on the bus. There was practically no narration and instructions on what we were doing when and where to meet were somewhat confusing. When asked for dining recommendations, the answer was that there are lots of places. The falls were nice to see but it wasn’t our favorite tour experience.
What a fabulous day we had at Niagara Falls on Paul's party bus. Our driver was fun and friendly pick ups were on time. Boat tour was amazing no queuing as Paul tools us straight to the front with our prepaid tickets. Just enough time spend at each location and we were back in Toronto for 6pm. Great tour thank you 😀
Superb experience at Niagara Falls with Queen Tour. Easy to find pick up, on time. Our tour guide Paulie was just amazing. Extremely helpful and informative . He was very personable and enthusiastic and provided us with a very fun and enjoyable tour. We had a stop off on the way to shop, eat, toilet. I love that he had all the tickets sorted for attractions and took us on foot from the bus as far as he could into the boat/behind waterfall attractions. It made it so easy and stress free. Thank you Paulie for making our Canada trip extra special. He gave us lots of explanations. Naturally as english speakers it was great for us, but I did wonder how the nonenglish speaking had much clue what he was saying and what was happening and there were a couple of confusions I think.
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