Niagara Falls Historical Walking Tour and World Famous Boat Cruise
by Walk Niagara Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
The tour begins at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre, where participants meet the licensed guide. The group walks along the Niagara Parkway, stopping at several lookout points to view all three waterfalls: Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. During the walk, the guide provides information about the area's history and points out more than 20 landmarks, including Queen Victoria Place, the Skylon Tower, the Nikola Tesla statue, and historic power stations built in the early 1900s. The walk includes visits to parks and garden areas, views of the international bridge connecting Canada and the USA, and stories such as the barge stranded upriver and its rescue. There is a break at a popular viewing area near the falls with restrooms, exhibits, and souvenir shops. The walking portion lasts about 90 minutes in total. The tour concludes with the world famous Hornblower boat cruise at the base of Horseshoe Falls, lasting about one hour. The cruise includes a souvenir poncho and takes guests close to the falls’ base. Admission fees, skip-the-line tickets for the boat cruise, souvenir ponchos, and a coupon for a free maple syrup tasting at Maple Leaf Place (to be used after the tour) are included. Food, drinks, transportation, and hotel transfers are not included. Participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace for about 30 minutes during the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Views of the three Niagara Falls
See the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls while the guide explains historical and interesting facts about the area.
Walk through Queen Victoria Place
Stroll through this park along the Niagara Parkway with commentary on the history of Queen Victoria Place.
Skylon Tower viewpoint
View the Skylon Tower from the Parkway and hear how it became a key feature of Niagara’s skyline.
Nikola Tesla statue
Visit the statue honoring Nikola Tesla and learn how his inventions helped harness the power of the falls.
Lookouts near falls’ brink
Take in views of the most powerful waterfall from several lookout points along the brink of the falls.
Viewing area by the Falls
Pause at a popular spot for photos, restroom use, and browsing exhibits or souvenirs.
Barge rescue story
Hear the story about a barge stranded upriver and the rescue that followed.
Historic power stations
Learn about the power stations built in 1906 that converted Niagara’s natural power into electricity.
Power station generator
Discover the generator that was first switched on July 27, 1905, near the edge of Niagara Falls.
Garden along the Parkway
Walk past a garden oasis with brief commentary as the tour continues along the Niagara Parkway.
Bridge between Canada and USA
Enjoy views of the iconic bridge connecting Canada and the United States.
Hornblower boat cruise
The tour ends with a 60-minute boat ride into the mist at the base of Horseshoe Falls. Ponchos are provided for this close-up experience.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre located at 5146 Murray St, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Your tour guide will be wearing blue.
End point
Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre located at 5146 Murray St, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Your tour guide will be wearing blue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Niagara Falls Historical Walking Tour and World Famous Boat Cruise
by Walk Niagara Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
The tour begins at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre, where participants meet the licensed guide. The group walks along the Niagara Parkway, stopping at several lookout points to view all three waterfalls: Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. During the walk, the guide provides information about the area's history and points out more than 20 landmarks, including Queen Victoria Place, the Skylon Tower, the Nikola Tesla statue, and historic power stations built in the early 1900s. The walk includes visits to parks and garden areas, views of the international bridge connecting Canada and the USA, and stories such as the barge stranded upriver and its rescue. There is a break at a popular viewing area near the falls with restrooms, exhibits, and souvenir shops. The walking portion lasts about 90 minutes in total. The tour concludes with the world famous Hornblower boat cruise at the base of Horseshoe Falls, lasting about one hour. The cruise includes a souvenir poncho and takes guests close to the falls’ base. Admission fees, skip-the-line tickets for the boat cruise, souvenir ponchos, and a coupon for a free maple syrup tasting at Maple Leaf Place (to be used after the tour) are included. Food, drinks, transportation, and hotel transfers are not included. Participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace for about 30 minutes during the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Views of the three Niagara Falls
See the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls while the guide explains historical and interesting facts about the area.
Walk through Queen Victoria Place
Stroll through this park along the Niagara Parkway with commentary on the history of Queen Victoria Place.
Skylon Tower viewpoint
View the Skylon Tower from the Parkway and hear how it became a key feature of Niagara’s skyline.
Nikola Tesla statue
Visit the statue honoring Nikola Tesla and learn how his inventions helped harness the power of the falls.
Lookouts near falls’ brink
Take in views of the most powerful waterfall from several lookout points along the brink of the falls.
Viewing area by the Falls
Pause at a popular spot for photos, restroom use, and browsing exhibits or souvenirs.
Barge rescue story
Hear the story about a barge stranded upriver and the rescue that followed.
Historic power stations
Learn about the power stations built in 1906 that converted Niagara’s natural power into electricity.
Power station generator
Discover the generator that was first switched on July 27, 1905, near the edge of Niagara Falls.
Garden along the Parkway
Walk past a garden oasis with brief commentary as the tour continues along the Niagara Parkway.
Bridge between Canada and USA
Enjoy views of the iconic bridge connecting Canada and the United States.
Hornblower boat cruise
The tour ends with a 60-minute boat ride into the mist at the base of Horseshoe Falls. Ponchos are provided for this close-up experience.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre located at 5146 Murray St, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Your tour guide will be wearing blue.
End point
Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time at the Niagara Parks Welcome Centre located at 5146 Murray St, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Your tour guide will be wearing blue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.