Niagara Falls: The 15 Best Tours & Tickets

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Your 4-hour time plan, and where it usually feels long or short

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Our pick

Premium Canadian-side Niagara Falls tour with Hornblower boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls tunnels, and Skylon Tower views. Small group.

“Fantastic experience! We lucked out with the weather—‘Behind the Falls’ was a great warm-up to the boat tour, which delivered awe and spray in equal measure. Skylon offered stunning panoramic views, and thanks to clear skies, we even spotted the CN Tower. Carlos, our guide, was friendly, punctual, and safe, adding a few bonus stops. While views of the Old Scow and Dufferin Islands were brief, his cheerful guidance made up for it. Mid-week in mid-Sept meant minimal crowds, and with everything walkable (if you're fit), you could DIY for £50–£60. Still, having someone like Carlos to steer you with a smile was a plus. Best part? Meeting Larry and…”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

2.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

See Niagara from above, behind, and by boat on a small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets, plus Skylon Tower views and local stories.

“Vinnie did a great job of giving us the best of Niagara Falls. Just a really nice man giving a first rate tour.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

3.Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35

See Niagara Falls lit up at night and fireworks from a 40-minute catamaran cruise with mist poncho and riverside patio access.

“Highly recommend this activity, best experience I’ve ever had in my life”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

4.Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,289 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Ride Skylon Tower in a Yellow-Bug elevator for 360° Niagara Falls views from 236 m, with optional night illumination and seasonal fireworks.

“Johnnie D our guide was great! Lots of experience. He was full of knowledge and made sure to keep the group together.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Zipline to The Falls

5.Zipline to The Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,236 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Zipline 67 meters above Niagara Gorge with 360-degree views of all falls, helmet and shuttle included. 90 minutes, small group.

“well organised. do glad we went evening as it was cooler abd less crowded”

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Niagara Falls: Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

6.Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,516 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Get up close to Niagara Falls on a guided boat cruise, then walk the boardwalk and visit Journey Behind the Falls caves for thunder views.

“It was great! Lots of info and our guide, Sarah, was so much fun!”

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Niagara Falls: Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

7.Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $114

Beat the crowds with early access to Niagara’s first boat cruise and a guided trip behind the Falls, with ponchos included.

“Really glad I booked this, the guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, the event was truly awesome and great to have all the information passed in by the guide, thoroughly recommend.”

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Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

8.Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,336 reviews · from $88

Niagara Falls boat ride with reserved entry to Journey Behind the Falls, plus a small-group walking tour and photo time in 3 hours.

“This is an interesting, active and fun tour. We were lucky enough to have John M. as our guide, as his passion, attention to detail and outgoing personality enabled a bunch of strangers to learn, have fun and bond over a few hours. Would recommend having John M. As your tour guide for any excursion. He helped create a memory we'll always remember.”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

9.Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,331 reviews · 3h 30m · from $108

Glass views from Skylon, tunnels behind Niagara, then a misty Hornblower cruise. Best Canadian-side walking tour in about 3.5 hours.

“The tour gave a great overall view of the falls, first a spectacular view from the Tower, a closer look from Behind The Falls, the finally up close and personal on the boat trip - a memory that will stay with me forever.”

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Zipline To The Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada

10.Zipline To The Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,197 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Zipline over Niagara Falls with WildPlay. Get gear and instructions, fly 2,200 feet, then enjoy photo stops at Falls Landing and the deck.

“Absolutely beautiful! Did not realize that we could take phones and purses up to zip line, so missed out on taking pictures! Next time would take my phone up with me and then stow in the harness backpack.”

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Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

11.Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,128 reviews · 45 min · from $69

Thrill a jet boat on the lower Niagara River, hit Class 5 rapids, and learn the river’s history, wet or dry, in 45 minutes.

“chris and charlie were amazing. i won’t ever forget this boat ride!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Scenic Helicopter Flight

12.Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,068 reviews · 12 min · from $149

Take a 12-minute Niagara Falls helicopter flight from Victoria Avenue Heliport for bird’s-eye views of the Gorge, Whirlpool, and Horseshoe Falls.

“Really good value for money, we had such a good and detailed view of the falls! Very well executed trip!”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara SkyWheel Ticket

13.Niagara SkyWheel Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,048 reviews · 8 min · from $12

Enclosed Niagara SkyWheel ride for 8-12 minutes, day or night, with audio narration and 175-foot views over Niagara Falls.

“It was great great views from the top of the wheel. I would do it again.”

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Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

14.Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Soaked-in-the-best-way open-top jet boat ride on the Niagara River. Live guide commentary, fast rapids near Niagara Whirlpool, no falls view.

“Lots of fun and perfectly safe! The scenery and water were beautiful and riding the rapids was lots of fun. I would have liked more rapids, but my friend who was scared to death thought it was perfect. We got really soaked and the folks working there are terrific! I would love to go again!”

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