Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) Boat Ride
Get up close to the thundering falls aboard the iconic Niagara City Cruises catamaran. Feel the mist on your face as you cruise into the heart of the Horseshoe Falls.
May – November Learn more
Private day tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls Private Day Tour
A full day at the falls with your own vehicle and licensed Niagara Parks guide — the boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls, and scenic stops at your group's pace.
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Toronto → Niagara Falls → Toronto
~9.5 hours
Tour length
1–54+ guests
Group size
C$1,395
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Tour overview
The classic falls day, without the coach-tour compromises.
Start with pickup at your Toronto hotel and travel to Niagara in your own vehicle. This sample route combines scenic stops at the Floral Clock and Niagara Whirlpool with maple tasting and time at the Falls. Add Journey Behind the Falls if it is on your wish list.
Lunch and the Niagara City Cruises boat ride run on your clock, not a coach schedule. Because the vehicle and guide are yours alone, you can stay longer where your group is happiest — or swap a stop entirely.
Who books this tour
- Families
- First-time visitors
- Day trippers from Toronto
Sample itinerary
How the day usually flows.
A sample route to help you plan. Timing depends on your pickup, chosen attractions and traffic.
- 7:45 AM
Depart from your Toronto hotel
- 9:45–10:15 AM
Scenic photo stops
Floral Clock and the Niagara Whirlpool
- 10:15–10:50 AM
Maple Trail Experience
Maple syrup and chocolate tasting
- 10:50 AM–12:20 PM
Waterfalls viewpoints + Journey Behind the Falls
- 12:20–2:00 PM
Lunch
- 2:00–3:15 PM
Niagara City Cruises Boat Ride
- ~3:15 PM
Return to Toronto
Sample itinerary. Attraction tickets and meals are optional extras; availability and timing are confirmed with your quote.
Pricing & inclusions
What the base price covers — and what's optional.
Private tour pricing starts with the vehicle and changes with group size, attractions, meals, and departure time.
What's included
- Licensed Niagara Parks tour guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Parking and highway tolls
- Bottled water on board
Not included
- Attraction admissions (unless selected)
- Meals and dining
- 12% guide gratuity
- 13% HST
Optional add-ons
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Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) Boat Ride
Adult C$48 Child C$34
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Journey Behind the Falls
Adult C$30 Child C$20
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Skylon Tower Observation
Adult C$20 Child C$14
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Niagara Takes Flight
Adult C$32 Child C$22
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Helicopter Ride
Adult C$175 Child C$124
Most private groups start from C$1,395 for a private 6-seat SUV, before tax, gratuity and optional extras — larger vehicles bring the per-person cost down.
Get Instant QuoteFeatured stops
The attractions that anchor this route.
Journey Behind the Falls
Descend 38 meters through tunnels carved behind the Horseshoe Falls. Stand on observation platforms just meters from 2,800 cubic meters of water crashing per second.
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Floral Clock
One of the largest floral clocks in the world. 16,000 plants form a working timepiece that gets replanted twice a year with new designs.
Seasonal (May – October) Learn more
Maple Trail Experience
Sample real Canadian maple syrup and local chocolates at a laid-back stop along the Niagara Parkway. A favourite with families and international visitors.
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More private tours
Other ways to do Niagara, privately.
~10.5 hours Evening Tour
- Niagara City Cruises Boat Ride
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Dining with waterfall views
- Illumination Tower
Per vehicle · before tax, gratuity & optional extras
From C$1,645
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~10 hours Wine Country
- Walkers Country Market
- NOTL heritage district
- Jackson Triggs Estate Winery
- Niagara Wine College
Per vehicle · before tax, gratuity & optional extras
From C$1,395
See Details →
~7.5 hours Night Express
- 3-course dining with falls view
- Fireworks Boat Cruise
Per vehicle · before tax, gratuity & optional extras
From C$1,395
See Details →Watching the budget? Queen Tour also runs shared group tours from Toronto with lower per-person pricing. See group tours
Tour FAQ
Questions guests ask before booking the day tour.
Is the Niagara Falls Private Day Tour fully private?
Yes. Your group travels in its own vehicle with a licensed Niagara Parks guide — no strangers, no fixed coach schedule, and a pace set entirely around you.
What's included before attraction tickets?
The base price covers the private vehicle, licensed Niagara Parks guide, door-to-door pickup, parking, tolls, and bottled water. Attractions like the boat ride and Journey Behind the Falls are added only if you want them.
Can we adjust the itinerary on the day of the tour?
Usually, yes. We can shift stop timing, stay longer at the falls, or swap a stop — private tours are built to flex around your group.
What time does the day tour start and finish?
Pickup is typically 7:45 AM from your Toronto hotel or address, and you're back in the city by late afternoon — about 9.5 hours door to door.
Is this tour a good fit for kids and first-time visitors?
Yes — it's our most-booked family route. Tell us ages when you request a quote and we can arrange car seats or boosters and build in breaks.
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Ready to plan your day at the falls?
Tell us your group size, pickup address, and preferred date — we'll shape the day around your group.
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