Niagara Falls Tour Itinerary
This is a 1-day day Niagara Falls bus tour form Toronto. Visit Niagara Falls in a small group with an experienced guide. The itinerary is jam packed to give you the most of your day in Niagara Falls. Our schedule is reviewed each day for weather and seasonal conditions that might impact your experience. This is a general example of a typical tour will look like, although we may add or remove stops depending on time and other conditions.
1 – Pick Up in a Comfortable, Air Conditioned Bus
Your day begins around 8:00 – 9:00 AM. We will pick you up from our of our central meeting locations in Downtown Toronto, Mississauga or the Pearson Airport area. All of our buses are modern, comfortable and with air conditioning. Travel with a small group (vans and buses with up to 6, 14 or 24 guests).
Our pick up route follows the path to Niagara Falls, so the trip might take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours depending on your location. The good thing about leaving early in the morning is that we can skip major traffic. You will visit with an experienced and licensed tour guide. He/she will provide you with information while you are getting to Niagara Falls from Toronto. We also have TVs setup in our buses and will show you a video along the way so you can visually see some of the historical information.
2 – Free time in Niagara Falls
You will start your day with around 3 hours of free time to explore Niagara Falls at your own pace. Your tour guide will provide you with information and advice on how to spend your time. If you’re interested in a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls, let your tour guide know when he picks you up if you want to do the helicopter ride.
Once you arrive at Niagara Falls, the first thing you will likely want to do is see the beauty of Niagara Falls and take some photos. From there you can do one of the famous activities Niagara Falls has to offer. The most popular options in the spring/summer is the Niagara Cruises boat ride. In the winter, since the boat ride is closed, guests usually opt for Journey Behind the Falls or the Skylon Tower. These add-ons can be purchased on the day of your tour at the ticket booth, so you don’t have to worry about deciding what to do when booking.
As part of your free time, you can visit the famous Clifton Hill strip. You will also have an opportunity to have lunch in Niagara Falls.
3 – Local Country Market
You’ll have an opportunity to check out a local market that grows its own fruits. You’ll be able to purchase Canadian goodies like local honey, maple syrup and fresh fruits.
4 – Niagara Whirlpool
The next stop will be at the famous Niagara Whirlpool. You will have time to take photos and see one of Ontario’s most beautiful natural bodies of water.
5 – Scenic Drive and Stops in Niagara Parkway
Enjoy a scenic drive across the famous Niagara Parkway. Along the way we will provide you with information and make stops.
Visit Queenston Heights and your tour guide will show you a scenic lookout point. This is a hidden gem that isn’t so well known. You will have a grand view of Niagara Falls from here.
Next you will get to check out the floral clock in the Botanical Gardens. The clock is made up of 16,000 carpet bedding plans. Take photos or ask your tour guide for a group shot.
From here we’ll check out the power stations that take advantage of the power in Niagara Falls.
6 – Wine Tasting at Niagara-on-the-Lake
Did you know that Niagara Falls is known for its wine? Specifically, Niagara Falls is one of just a few regions in the world that can make icewine. We will head over to Lakeview Wine Co for a short stop where you will have a chance to try their famous wines including icewine. In the summer they have a beautiful outdoor seating area. This will be one of the best photo opportunities of the day.
7 – Return to Toronto
After a long day, we’ll head back to Toronto. Depending on traffic conditions you should arrive back to your original location from around 4:30 to 5:30 PM. We’ll get back early enough that you can enjoy the evening in Toronto.
