Niagara Falls Tour With Boat Cruise, Illumination Tower & Dinner
Description
Get the best of both worlds – a day and night tour of Niagara Falls. By day you’ll enjoy a scenic driving tour of the area, get behind the Falls at Journey Behind the Falls and catch a birds-eye view in the Skylon Tower. As the day turns to evening you’ll get as close as possible to the Falls on the Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour (May to Dec), followed by dinner with a view where you will dine at a delicious local restaurant with your tour group, and a visit to Illumination Tower to change the lights on the Falls. Your guide will also take you on a scenic, narrated drive of Niagara Falls, passing multiple points of interest including: the Dufferin Islands, Old Scow, International Control Dam, Whirlpool Rapids and Floral Clock. For the 2026 season, the Voyage To The Falls Boat ride is available May through December. Please call ahead to check availability.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up and drop-off available from accommodations in Niagara Falls, Canada or Niagara Falls, USA, or from a central Toronto meeting point (150 Bremner Blvd).
Ride to the top of the Skylon Tower observation deck for breathtaking panoramic views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and the Niagara River.
Pass by the Falls Incline Railway, a unique funicular that connects the Fallsview area with the Niagara River Parkway near the base of Horseshoe Falls.
Drive past the historic Niagara Parks Power Station, a beautifully restored hydroelectric generating station that once helped power the region using the immense energy of the Niagara River.
Pass by Dufferin Islands, a tranquil collection of small islands connected by footbridges just south of Niagara Falls and known for their peaceful natural beauty.
Drive past the International Control Dam, an important engineering structure that regulates the flow of water between hydroelectric stations while preserving the iconic appearance of Niagara Falls.
Pass by the historic Old Scow, a steel barge that became stranded in the Niagara River rapids in 1918 and has remained lodged just upstream from Horseshoe Falls ever since.
Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved in bedrock at Journey Behind the Falls. Step out onto observation decks located just feet from the thundering Horseshoe Falls and experience the incredible power of Niagara up close.
Enjoy a narrated scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway, often described as one of the most beautiful drives in Canada.
Pass by the famous Floral Clock, one of Niagara Parks’ most photographed landmarks. This large working clock is made up of thousands of colorful flowers that are replanted each season to create beautiful designs.
Pass by the historic Toronto Power Generating Station, an early 20th-century hydroelectric facility built into the Niagara Gorge that once played a key role in powering the region.
Board Niagara City Cruises for an unforgettable boat ride to the base of the Falls. Sail through the mist as you approach the towering Horseshoe Falls and experience one of Niagara’s most iconic attractions. Once dinner is complete, you’ll head up to the Illumination Tower to change the lights that appear on the Falls in real-time! Plus, you’ll catch the amazing fireworks show on the Falls. Before you leave the Illumination Tower, you will receive a certificate that reads 'I Lit Up Niagara Falls' as a keepsake of your experience.
Enjoy a delicious three-course Fallsview dinner at a Local Restaurant.
Visit the Illumination Tower where the nightly lighting of Niagara Falls takes place. Here you will have the special opportunity to control the colors that illuminate the Falls and receive a personalized “I Lit Up Niagara Falls” certificate.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pickup/drop-off in Niagara Falls (CANADA & USA) and central Toronto pickup spots. We will contact you 1-3 days prior to your tour regarding a specific pick up time. If you do not have access to phone or email please be ready and waiting 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the 2026 season, the boat is operating May through December. Please phone ahead to check availability.
- Please note: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.
Reviews(158)
Sam was absolutely fantastic and very well versed in all the stops. He kept the conversation flowing and was open to questions. Despite some challenging weather we worked around it. Lighting the falls was great, Skylon very cool, dinner delicious and the falls amazing. Thank you Sam for a great day!
Sam truly sounds like he made every moment count rain or shine — lighting the falls, Skylon, and a delicious dinner all in one tour is hard to beat! 🌟 We'll make sure he sees this wonderful shoutout
This was amazing and our tour guide Carlos was amazing. He was very informative and friendly. We both thouroughly enjoyed every part of the trip.
Great to hear you enjoyed every part of the experience! Sounds like an amazing trip 🌟
Wonderful guide, “Manny”, and a wonderful tour. Enjoyed our day with him. The meal was also excellent. Worth every penny!
really great full afternoon and evening experience- they took great care of us for multiple activities and capped off with a nice dinner and visit to the falls light changing station
Would definitely recommend. Good combo excursion. Exciting and came with a gr3at dinner. Our guide was very friendly
I loved the experiences, everything was just perfect. Would 100% recommend if you are going to visit the falls.
Wow! This was an incredible tour with Precious as our guide. Each stop was better than the previous one and all culminated with changing the lights on the falls - once in a lifetime experience! Precious is a gem!
We had the best time! Sam our tour guide was spectacular! She was super knowledgeable and gave us some great tips and information! What a great experience!
The Hornblower boat ride, the Adventure Behind the Falls, dinner at the Elements Restaurant, and the visit to the Illumination Tower. Our tour guide, Samara, was the most outstanding of all. She was excellent!
This was a great tour and our guide made it enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable about the area. The Maid of the Mist was the best part of the tour. One thing to note, you will eat dinner with the people in your tour.
