Niagara Falls Boat Tours

Darren

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

The guy that collected us was amazing, his knowledge and also friendly, helpful and it was a great afternoon really enjoyed it.

Nelson

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

All of the views and our attendant is fabulous from the beginning to end. She shows us lots of views and the easiest way to go

Hugo

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

A comprehensive and fascinating tour of the falls. Our guide Li was very knowledgeable about the area and being up close to such a force of nature in the boat tour is actually so overwhelming it's hard to put in rewords.

Cheryl

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Everything was timed perfectly. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure our group stayed together and always made sure we understood his directions.

Jeff

Aug 2025Verified booking

4/5

Our tour guide was amazing. She was a very personable and kind. In the beginning we had trouble finding the group. The initial email said we would be meeting outside of the Skylon Tower and our tour guide would be wearing a white shirt. After some stressful waiting out front, we learned that everyone was gathering inside and the tour guides were wearing black shirts. A simple update to their generic email would have solved this issue. There were other patrons waiting outside with us just as confused. With that all said, it was a great experience and we would use this tour organization again if opportunity arises.

Ariane

Aug 2025Verified booking

4/5

Kristian was an amazing guide! Tour was extremely informative and also fun. Didn't feel rushed at all and got to experience everything, along with all the best photo opportunities. Thank you so much! Would recommend a million times over

Lakeisha

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

They guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the experience. I would definitely recommend this excursion to friend's amd family.

Cami

Jul 2025Verified booking

4/5

We enjoyed having Alicia as our guide, however, the whole tour was a big rush from one place to the next. We didn't have time to take photos at the good spots and could not hear what she was saying because my daughter and I could not keep up with the fast pace she set. Also, the trip to the observation deck would be more effective if it was the last spot on the tour. We did see the attractions we bought tickets for. Our tour was supposed to be an hour and a half, but was more like 3 hours.

Stephen

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

This was the first time bringing our children to Canada and while staying in Niagara, we wanted them to experience the most that the falls had to offer. The tour guide, Alisha, was excellent. She talked about interesting historical facts about the falls, different events from the past and present, and was generally informative about the location, good places to visit and eat at. I would highly recommend the tour. The kids had a lot of fun. Bring water if coming in hotter months! The kids were quite thirsty and hot but we all had fun. The boat to the falls was the most fun we all had. You will get wet so dress accordingly but it is certainly an experience you can't get anywhere else.

Kimberlie

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Our tour guide, Alisha, was fantastic and enrgetic! She gave us so much background and info that it made all that we were seeing even more wonderful. She was fun and knowledgeable. The behind the falls was just remarkable and you were right up front. There wasn't much time here, but it was wonderful to be able to see what others do not. Alisha also told us right where to stand for the best view, and splash, on the boat! It was perfect! We enjoyed her immensely and totally would recommend this tour for sure! I was worried that I wasn't going to get all of the things we wanted to do in "one" place....but this package was perfect.

Simon

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

All the excursions were excellent, and our tour guide Asheen was absolutely fabulous and knowledgeable!!! Highly recommend doing this!!!

Rommel

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Alisha was very knowledgeable about the tour. There was a lot of trivia as we walk along Niagara walkway. She is energetic and friendly. My kids truly love the tour.

Ian

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

From the word go Alora was so engaging and full of energy, when we walked around she made sure the whole group enjoyed it at their own pace. Really knowledgeable about the area and history of the Niagara Falls, gave great recommendations for after the tour and nothing was to much trouble for her. Any group being show around by Alora is in for the best value tour which has been the highlight of our trip to Canada.

Jason

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Stephanie was a great sport, world class service and a great knowledge base of the history and attractions of Niagara. Took great care of us, and was incredibly punctual. 10/10 would recommmend.

FACHE

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Good experience Only the part behind the falls is not exceptional

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Gina

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Everything was great and our tour guide Li was wonderful!

Kenneth

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable about what we were seeing.

Cierra

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Alora our tour guide was great! Behind the falls was awesome!

Raul

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Amazing time visiting one of the natural wonders of the world!

Lynda

Aug 2025Verified booking

3/5

That's the closest category. There were no issues. It was just expensive. I had assumed that it would be good value booking altogether. Our guide was lovely and the things we did were great but we could have done everything by ourselves for a lot less money. There were three of us so it was a lot.

Susan

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

The convenience of pick up at our Air bnb. The friendly tour guide. The fact that we were driven to each spot on the tour.

MARLA

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Great tour, we got to visit all the highlights and none disappointed. Very family friendly and our tour guide was very knowledgeable!!

Marlene

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

I loved everything!! Skylon Tower with the amazing view; Journey behind the Falls and the boat trip. Li was the guide for the group I attended, and she really did a great job. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She gave tips on what to expect and where we got the best views. The meeting point could have been described better in the information fra Headout. Apparently there are more than one entrance to Skylon Tower, and I chose the wrong one.

Stacey

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Our tour guide, Alisha, was amazing! She was so nice and knowledgeable. My family and I had a great experience. This tour had it all!

Rosemary

Aug 2025Verified booking

3/5

The attractions chosen were all good and arranged in a good order. My bus to Niagara Falls ran 45 minutes late and my guide was helpful enabling me to join the tour even though I arrived 5 minutes late. However, the tour was advertised to finish at 12:30. At 12:30 our guide dropped us off in the line for the boat. With queuing for the boat elevators and the boat tour itself, we weren't finished until 1:30. I had to run to catch my bus back to Toronto at 1:45. I was also the very last person to make it onto the boat, and would have missed my bus otherwise. This meant that I had no time to get lunch or just have a wander about by myself, despite having built in more than an hour of wiggle room for this. There was another member of our tour who had to leave at 12:30 and did not get to go on the boat. My guide was very friendly, but English was not his first language and I had trouble following him. His English was technically very good, and all instructions were clear, but I could not understand most of the section of the tour where he told the stories about the people who had tried to go over the falls in barrels etc. I have much respect for anyone working a job in a second language, but it did mean that one of the main reasons to book a tour instead of (more cheaply) sorting individual activities independently was negated.

Sebastian

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

My daughter (14 years old) and I did the all-inclusive tour (Floral Clock, Whirlpool, Maple Syrup Tasting, Behind the falls, Tower, Boat Tour) at the end of July and were very enthusiastic. Our expectations were fully met and if we had to choose, we would book it again! I'll start with the "but" in the description: The first three stops in particular are very short or "touristy" (of course it's the whole vacation, otherwise we wouldn't be here). That means getting off the bus, taking photos and getting back on the bus. The maple syrup tasting is nice and at the same time clearly commercial! Did we have a problem with that? No! Why? The clear answer: the tour guide and our expectations. It was clear to us from the outset that the group tour was a group tour and therefore not everyone could hang around everywhere for hours. At the same time, and we both found this very positive, the tour guide told us from the outset how things would go and what we could actually expect. The Floral Clock is just a few flowers. Should you stop there? Yes! Should you stop there for a long time? No! So everything done right. The same with the other "advance" stops. It was completely different at the falls themselves. It was clearly explained to us when we should be where. Where we had to go and how to get in. Here, we were actually guided to the respective door so that we couldn't get lost (although it did happen to us on the way back on our own). We had enough time at ALL the stations and were able to see everything in a relatively relaxed manner. Behind the falls and the tower are quite nice and if you are there, you should definitely do that (the guide was right there too, you probably only come here once). The real highlight was of course the boat tour. Very impressive, very wet and an absolute must! Tip: Despite the poncho, pack a change of clothes and, if possible, perhaps slippers or similar for the boat. We stood at the bottom and at the very front and the water ran into the top of our boncho and our feet got wet from below. On the upper deck, at least our feet seemed to stay dry. The return journey took almost 2.5 hours due to the evening traffic jam. On a positive note, a short break was made so that we could use the toilets or buy snacks if necessary (not a planned tourist activity!). We stopped at a Tim Horton's so no commission for the driver or guide from the store). The bottom line, and you can probably tell from the review, is that the trip was worthwhile and is also highly recommended in terms of value for money! It's probably cheaper if you travel or take care of it yourself, but for us as "uninformed tourists" the package was definitely the right choice. Thank you very much!

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Shayla

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Our tour guide was fantastic! We were his first tour group as he had been in training to become a guide, and he was amazing. He was funny and friendly and had some great recommendations of places to eat and see in Toronto as well. The tours were great, though with all the add-ons, we didn't actually get enough free time to see the town, so that was a bit of a bummer, but overall was a great value for the cost.

Marcelo

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

It was a wonderful experience — an outstanding tourism offering at an excellent price for the quality of services provided. I would absolutely recommend it 100%, without hesitation.

Joana

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Everything was super easy and well organized. The tour guide was lovely and expleained it all in details plus amazing histories and facas. The boat tour is once in a ligetime experience.

Paolo

Aug 2025Verified booking

4/5

Easy to find the meeting points. Enough time for the different moments.

SUSANA

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

I especially loved the boat under the falls. We had a fantastic day.

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juha

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

All well done. Nice trip, good guide. Everything works perfect.

Pramod

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Excellent behaviour of Mr Suresh Our Driver cum Guide An experience will not discribe in some world's

Widmar

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

This day tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls was absolutely outstanding in every way! The deciding factor for this perfect experience was our tour guide Bernard. Bernard was not only open and incredibly friendly, but also super organized and clearly experienced. His calm, competent manner made us feel safe right from the start. The real surprise and a huge plus: although the tour was advertised as English-speaking, Bernard spoke excellent, fluent German! He took great care of his German guests, explaining everything in German and patiently answering questions, making for a particularly pleasant and personal experience. This care and fluency really set this tour apart from others. The tour was excellently organized and perfectly timed. Bernard guided us quickly, but never rushed, from highlight to highlight. We had enough time to marvel at the mighty falls from different perspectives (including time for the famous Maid of the Mist boat trip or similar, depending on the tour package). Waiting times are not always avoidable but stress was definitely not part of this tour. The smooth operation was testament to Bernard's vast experience. Conclusion: If you are looking for a perfectly organized, stress-free and extremely rewarding day trip to Niagara Falls, this tour is the absolute recommendation! Bernard's professionalism, charm, organization and above all his excellent knowledge of German and his care for German guests make this tour a real highlight. An all-round successful experience that we would recommend to anyone without hesitation - especially to German-speaking travelers who will feel that they are in good hands with Bernard!

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john

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Amazing day. The falls are more spectacular than I anticipated We did behind the falls, Skylon tower and boat ride. We also did additional helicopter ride. All amazing but to be honest a bit too much to cram in. It's a bit of a rush to do it all. We almost missed the boat trip as the queue was so big. We just managed to do it, but was 50-50 if we made it back to the coach in time. Do the boat first!! Not last, as it's the best bit so don't risk missing it

Marta

Aug 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Honestly, this tour felt like the cherry on top of our whole Canada trip. Didn’t expect Bernard to be so fun! He kept cracking these little jokes and somehow made the history bits interesting (never happens for me). Bus was CLEAN, which my mum appreciated. We did the flower clock, syrup tasting (soooo sweet, but good), and my fave – the Skylon Tower. View up there is EPIC! I’d say try to snag a window seat if you can. Only thing – we hit a little traffic on the way back but Bernard kept everyone chill. Would def recommend if you want to see Niagara without the stress.

Paula

Aug 2025Verified booking

3/5

It is very convenient to get a ride back and forth even if you have to pay the toll of paying 45min in the store to be explained about maple syrup but mostly to buy.

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Lisa

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Jeremiah was a great guide! Super approachable and honest about where best to spend our time and money. Plenty of time to explore and includes great experiences. All round great day!

bruce

Aug 2025Verified booking

4/5

Bus trip was terrible, 4 hrs to get to the falls, 3 hrs to get back (traffic not your fault), then we had to rush like mad to see the tower, behind falls, & boat cruise by 3.30 pm....the bus left us behind at the tower at 12.45 pm...lots of wasted time (eg, stopping at maple leaf centre)...we had no time to look at the falls from the pathway

Barbara

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

I found booking easy and pick up points practical. The tour guide Lisa was very friendly and informative and organized and ran to schedule. I felt very safe in the bus as she's an excellent driver. I'd recommend this tour to anyone. The Falls themselves are amazing.

Nicole

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

The ease of not having to drive. I didn't have to purchase on my own. The experience was nice overall. Didn't like the vagueness of the meet up spot. Didn't like our tickets were held unless we paid the "tip".

Jan

Jul 2025Verified Partner Review

4/5

Went solo and honestly was a little nervous (not big on group tours), but the vibe was super relaxed. Our guide, Fsheen, had endless Niagara facts and some realllly questionable puns. Bus AC worked great, which was a lifesaver ‘cause it was HOT outside. Falls were crowded but we got close enough for good pics. Behind the Falls tour is worth it, just bring a poncho or smth – I got soaked. Only thing, lunch stop was a bit rushed but the maple fudge at the shop next door? 10/10.

Maria

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

The best thing was Jeremias' attention. I got lost from the group and he took care of picking me up where I was. He was very kind. The tour was very good

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Zoe

Jul 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

We had such a blast! Me and my partner joined the Niagara day trip with BG Tours and I gotta say, it was organized but still chill. Our guide Bernard made sure we didn’t miss anything (even reminded me to grab my phone before leaving the bus, lol). The highlight was the boat ride – you WILL get wet, but it’s part of the fun. We also did the helicopter add-on, pricey but so worth. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Natasha

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

I loved Niagara Falls it was the perfect day! Our tour guide Kaleb was amazing, helpful, and informative. Great way to spend a day.

Deepankana

Jul 2025Verified booking

4/5

We had a good experience. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, they picked us on time from the designated pickup location. The guide already had tickets for all the activities that we had selected, so everything went smoothly.

Arjun

Jul 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Booked this with my family (two kids, ages 7 and 10) and it went sooo smoothly. Kids loved the Butterfly Conservatory the most (so many colors!). Bernard gave us lots of tips, like where to stand for the best view of the falls. Bus was comfy, snacks allowed (my daughter dropped crumbs everywhere, sorry Bernard!). Only downside was the gift shop prices, but that’s touristy stuff for ya. Would book again, thanks!

Isobel

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Salvatore was incredible! I forgot my ticket on the bus and he very kindly came with me to collect it to make sure I could go on the journey behind the falls. The tour itself was incredible! Would strongly recommend :)

Deb

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

It was a very straightforward trip and great value for money. our guide Bernard and the driver were great. There was loads of time to explore, we were never rushed and we were able to skip the queue and photographers at the journey behind the falls. Thanks cannot recommend highly enough

Elizabeth

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Very well organised and assistance from our guide to jump the queues and make the most of our time. And the falls themselves.. speechless!

Ann

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

Well organised and super. Views of the Falls with plenty of time to enjoy them

IRAN

May 2025Verified booking

5/5

This experience is perfect for everything ,

Gabriele

Oct 2024Verified booking

5/5

Everything! The guide and driver were very nice and the experience was unforgettable!

Melissa

Aug 2025Verified booking

5/5

Seeing the fireworks from the Hornblower was a great way to watch, so much better than from land. We also had the opportunity to go behind the scenes into the illumination tower to see how the colors are changed for both American and Horseshoe Falls. What a treat to see the man behind the curtain in charge of changing the lights. So fancy compared to the early days. The one thing that put a slight damper on the evening was how dinner was rushed - we were told dinner was at Table Rock but it ended up being at Queen Victorias. The food was incredible I just wish we had more than an hour to enjoy it.

Estraleta

Jun 2025Verified booking

3/5

Boat tour/illumination tower. It was hard to locate guide, did not have on clothing that was mentioned in directions to assist with identification. We did not dine at restaurant mentioned in tour details, so we had to go to another restaurant and dinner was rushed. Overall, guide was nice, knowledgeable, and tour turned out ok, but was off to ruff start.

Lisa

Jul 2025Verified booking

5/5

The whole experience was amazing! Thank you Ashton, you were a wonderful guide, we had a blast!

Krysten

May 2025Verified booking

5/5

Ebad was our driver and he made the experience extra amazing! Illuminating the Falls was the highlight of the night!!

Eva

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

We had a BLAST! My dad got picked to change the lights first and he was sooo proud. The staff really made it a special night for our fam. Pro tip: bring a jacket even if it’s May, the mist gets chilly.

Mahesh

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Took my wife for her birthday and it was a magical night. The staff was super friendly and let us each pick a color. Will recommend to all my friends.

Nils

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

My kids are still raving about this. The tech is cool and the staff make it feel special for everyone. Would go again in a heartbeat.

Elena

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Took my parents for a birthday treat and this night tour was just... wow. The falls LIT UP in all those colors, and we even got to press the button to change them ourselves! Our guide, Sam, cracked so many jokes and made us feel like VIPs. Bit chilly so I was glad I brought a scarf, but honestly, the lights and fireworks were worth every goosebump. We stayed after to watch the lights shift for a while, just soaking it all in. 10/10, will remember this forever.

Lucas

May 2025Verified Partner Review

4/5

Pretty cooool tour. Changing the lights is def worth it, especially if you’ve never seen Niagara at night. Got a little packed in the control room, so if ur claustro be warned. Our guide was super friendly tho and made sure everyone got a turn. Weather was a bit misty but still magical.

Mateo

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

If you want something out of the ordinary at Niagara, DO THIS! I was skeptical at first but honestly, changing the falls’ color is a memory for life. Our guide even let my son do the final countdown for the fireworks. Whole fam left smiling.

Niko

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Best part of our Niagara trip! The lights, the fireworks, the friendly staff—everything just clicked. Weather was perfect too. Book it if you can.

Yara

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Just wow. The colors on the falls at night are something else. Guide was super friendly. Don’t miss this if you’re in Niagara!

Kevin

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

This was EPIC! Took my wife and two kids (7 and 10) and they still talk about it weeks later. The moment when we got to change the light colors ourselves was just... next level. Loved how the guide made it feel special for everyone. Pro tip: layer up if it’s breezy, the mist got us good.

Valeria

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

Book this tour, you won’t regret it! The lights are GORGEOUS and the staff make the whole thing sooo much fun. My kids can’t stop talking about it.

Viktor

May 2025Verified Partner Review

5/5

This was my gf’s idea and I honestly thought it’d be cheesy, but it was actually SO COOL. Even got to pick the color for the falls for a few seconds. The guide was chill and funny. Would do it again.