Niagara Falls Tours From
Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls

Door-to-door pickup at Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls

On Victoria Avenue a short walk from Clifton Hill's attractions, one of the area's better-value stays. Our small-group Niagara Falls tour picks up right at the hotel entrance in a Mercedes van (maximum 7 guests) at 8:45 am or 1:30 pm, so there is no meeting point to find and no coach terminal to reach. Drop-off is back at the hotel about 5 hours later.

What the tour covers from the Victoria Avenue strip

In about 5 hours (CA$249 adult / CA$219 child, ages 3-12) you cover the three experiences most visitors come for, with skip-the-line tickets:

• Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) - the boat ride to the base of the Horseshoe Falls.
• Journey Behind the Falls - the tunnels and decks behind the waterfall.
• Scenic Niagara Parkway drive stops plus the Whirlpool Aero Car, the antique cable car above the whirlpool that no Toronto-departing tour includes.

An optional 10 minute helicopter flight can be added on tour day (CA$175 adult / CA$111 child), weather permitting. In winter, the Aero Car is replaced with the Skylon Tower Observation Deck.

Why guests staying here book it

Staying at Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls puts you inside the tour's pickup zone, which covers hotels and rentals within about 2 km of Clifton Hill. A licensed guide handles tickets, timing and the lines, then hands the rest of the day back to you, steps from your room. Want a fully custom day instead, wine country included? Ask about a private tour.

Before and after your tour around Howard Johnson

HoJo by the Falls is the value pick of the pickup list: motel-simple, steps from Victoria Avenue's restaurants, and an 8 minute walk from the falls. The Guru's butter chicken next door is a local badly-kept secret.

Private tours from Howard Johnson by the Falls

Want the falls without the schedule? A private Niagara Falls tour picks up right at Howard Johnson by the Falls at whatever time suits you: your own vehicle and licensed guide, custom stops (wine country included), and a full itinerary with quote within 12 hours.

Howard pickup questions

Where does the driver meet us?

Right at Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls: meet your driver at the hotel's main entrance a few minutes before your departure time. The Mercedes van seats a maximum of 7 guests, so look for the small van rather than a coach.

What times can we start?

The small-group tour departs at 8:45 am or 1:30 pm daily. Morning runs beat the biggest boat lines; afternoon runs suit late arrivals.

Can I bring luggage?

There is no luggage storage in the van, so travel light. If you are checking out, leave bags with the hotel's bell desk and collect them after the tour.

What if I am running late?

Call or WhatsApp us at +1 416-792-7968 as soon as you can and we will tell you the best option.

Is Niagara-on-the-Lake worth adding?

Yes, it is 20 minutes away and pairs well with a falls day. Wine country, a preserved 1800s main street, and lake views. See our Niagara-on-the-Lake tour if you want it guided.

Is Maid of the Mist on the Canadian side?

Maid of the Mist sails from the American side only. On the Canadian side the boat is Niagara City Cruises, CA$47.95 for adults at the gate, and the small-group tour includes it with skip-the-line boarding.

Is there a free shuttle in Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls has no free public shuttle; WEGO is the paid hop-on bus system people usually mean. Staying at Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls, you do not need it for the tour: the small-group van picks up right at your door at 8:45 am or 1:30 pm.