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Niagara Falls Afternoon and Evening Illumination Tour
*Available November 1 - March 31 + Select Summer Dates. Approx. 12:30 - 21:30. Pick-up from Toronto, Mississauga or Niagara Falls.
This all-inclusive afternoon and evening tour of Niagara Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime "VIP" experience that includes the absolute best things to do at the falls. We've carefully curated a premium itinerary that is bursting with excitement, ensuring that you get the very best of this iconic destination. You'll get to experience iconic attractions like the Hornblower Boat Cruise (when it's opened, or Journey Behind the Falls when it closes for winter), the Skylon Tower, a 3-course dinner overlooking the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, and an exclusive VIP tour of the Illumination Tower. Plus, from around November 18 to January 7, we will take you on a tour through the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (in select winter months). On certain dates, there will be fireworks in Niagara Falls, and when it happens we will include it on your tour.
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Evening Tour Itinerary
Pick up in Toronto, Mississauga or Niagara Falls
Enjoy easy pick-up from across Downtown Toronto, Mississauga and Niagara Falls. There will be commentary from the tour guide on the bus, and you will also have quiet time to sleep on the way. Downtown Toronto pickup is around 12:30 PM across the city. Mississauga pick-up is at 1:30 PM. Niagara Falls pick-up is at 2:30 PM from all major hotels. See below for details.
Time - 12:30 – 1:30 - 2:30 PM
1
Skylon Tower or Floral Showhouse
Our first stop will be at the Skylon Tower observation deck. This is one of Niaagra's most famous attractions. You will be 775 feet above the waterfalls and can see all of the American Waterfalls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the incredible Canadian Horseshoe Falls from above. If it's foggy outside with poor visibility, we will go to to the Floral Showhouse instead.
Time - 3:00 PM
2
Hornblower Boat Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls
The Hornblower boat cruise is available from around March 28 to December 1. You will get right up close to the mist of the waterfalls, When it is closed, we will do Journey Behind the Falls instead. Both options will take you up close to the mist of the waterfalls for incredible views!
Time - 4:00 PM
3
Free time in Niagara Falls
Depending on the daily schedule and what activities are available that day, we will give you free time to explore Niagara Falls including sightseeing by the waterfalls and Clifton Hill.
Time - 5:00 PM
4
3-Course Dinner (Optional)
Enjoy a 3-course meal at the Table Rock Restaurant, with views of the waterfalls while you dine!
Includes an appetizer with an entree choice of herb-crusted chicken supreme OR maple vidal roasted garlic glaze OR broiled fresh rainbow trout OR lemon pepper-berry rub and riesling dill sauce or wild mushroom ravioli. Served with seasonal vegetables and baby arugula pesto cream sauce. Includes dessert, brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, milk or soft drink
Time - 6:30 PM
5
Illumination Tower Tour
Every evening beginning at dusk, the waterfalls are transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece. These special lights are controlled in the Illumination Tower, just across from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. As part of your tour, if you select the dinner and Illumination Tower package, you will get an exclusive tour of how we control the lights and will actually be able to control the lights with your own hands! You will also get an "I lit up Niagara Falls" certificate as a souvenir.
Time - 7:30 PM
6
Fireworks (Some Dates)
Some days will have firework displays in Niagara Falls. On those days, we will take you to a viewing point where you can see the fireworks. Note that this is no guarantee, and out of our control - but we will include it and guide you to the best spots when it is available.
Time - 8:00 PM
7
Winter Festival of Lights
The Winter Festival of Lights is available from approximately November 18th to January 7th. While available, we will drive through to show you the beautiful lights and you will have a chance to walk around and take photos as well. This is one of the most beautiful light shows in the world, with 75 displays made up of 3 million lights.
Time - 8:00 PM
8
Return to your location
Once the trip is finished around 8:00 - 9:00 PM (depending on daily conditions), we will drop everyone off at their starting point. Drop-off is around 8:00 - 9:00 PM in Niagara Falls, 9:00 - 10:00 PM in Mississauga and 9:30 - 10:30 PM in Toronto.
Time - 10:00 PM
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*It's hard to give exact itinerary times because so much depends on the sunset time! This is approximate. We will make sure we work with the daily conditions as best as we can to provide you wth the absolute best Niagara Falls tour experience.
Pricing
Adults: From C$167
Children 12 and under: From C$154
Key Details
Tour Package9 hour afternoon and evening tour of Niagara Falls.
Free CancellationEmail us to cancel with 24 hours notice and receive a full refund!
Pickup LocationsPick-up from central hotels and locations in Toronto, Mississauga and in Niagara Falls
ConfirmationsInstant confirmation! If the date is free on the calendar, you can book.
Tour GuideNarrated tour with licensed tour guide in English.
PaymentPay online. Select your own currency on the booking page to avoid conversion fees.
Book with ConfidenceWe have 5,000+ 5-star reviews online and are the most reputable tour operator in Toronto since 1994.
Skip-the-Line AttractionsIncludes skip-the-line tickets for the "Hornblower Boat Cruise" or "Journey Behind the Falls" (when the boat is closed), "Skylon Tower" or Floral Showhouse.
VIP Exclusive AttractionsAdd the optional VIP package including a 3-course dinner and the Illumination Tower where you can control the waterfall lights with your own hands!
Standard Trip
What’s Included
- Transportation: pick-up and drop-off from meeting points in Toronto, Mississauga and Niagara Falls
- Climate-conditioned mini-coach
- Niagara Parks Commission licensed tour guide
- Admission to the "Hornblower Boat Cruise" or "Journey Behind the Falls" when the boat is closed for the winter (it's open approximately March 28 to December 1).
- Admission to either the "Skylon Tower" when visibility is clear or the "Floral Showhouse" if the weather isn't good
- Optional 3-Course Dinner at the Table Rock House Restaurant and admission to Illumination Tower tour with our VIP package
- "I Lit Up Niagara Falls" certificate souvenir
- Winter Festival of Lights (Approx. November 18 - January 7)
What’s Not Included
- Tips/Gratuities for your tour guide
- Child seat for infants (bring your own)
- Luggage aboard the bus (can make a special request and we might be able to arrange for it)
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
We'll start with convenient pick-up locations available from Toronto (around 12:30 PM), Mississauga (around 1:30 PM) and Niagara Falls (around 2:30 PM). The drive to Niagara Falls will take approximately 2 hours from Toronto, and you will be able to enjoy commentary from our licensed and trained tour guides, as well as time to rest.
Our journey begins with a visit to the Skylon Tower observation deck. The Skylon Tower offers an incredible view 775 feet above the waterfalls. If the visibility isn't good that day, we will replace this stop with admission to the beautiful Floral Showhouse.
Next, brace yourself for an exhilarating adventure as you embark on your journey to get up to the mist of the Canadian Waterfalls! When it's in season and open, we will take you to the Hornblower Boat Cruise. This is a 20-minute cruise up-close to the waterfalls. When it's closed (it usually closes around December 1st and reopens around the end of March), we will take you to Journey Behind the Falls instead. This awe-inspiring experience will take you to the very heart of the cascading water, where you'll feel the raw power and beauty of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls up close.
Next, guests who did not select the dinner and Illumination Tower package will enjoy free time in Clifton Hill and by the American waterfalls. Guests who select the VIP package will head to the famous Table Rock House restaurant where you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner with meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options available. This restaurant is special because you'll have a view of the majestic waterfalls as you're enjoying dinner, and it's a great spot for photos.
After dinner, we'll head to a very special and exclusive experience that is not available to the public - a tour of the Illumination Tower. This is the control centre of Niagara's nighttime illumination transformation. Here, you'll discover the magic behind Niagara's nighttime illumination as you witness the spectacular transformation of the falls into a canvas of mesmerizing colours. As part of the experience, you'll actually be able to control the lights of the waterfalls WITH YOUR OWN HANDS!
Finally, from around November 18 to January 7, we'll have an extra special bonus with the Winter Festival of Lights. Every night during the festival, Niagara Falls is illuminated with 75 light displays made up of over 3 million light decorations. You'll get a tour of the displays and be able to take photos.
This all-inclusive evening tour is more than just a tour; it's an extraordinary journey into the heart of Niagara Falls, where every moment is carefully crafted to immerse you in its wonder and beauty. The tour departs Niagara Falls around 8:00 - 8:30 PM with an expected arrival back to Mississauga around 9:00 PM and Toronto around 9:30 - 10:00 PM.
Pickup Locations
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience. When you go to book the tour, you will be able to find your nearest pick-up location on a map.
TORONTO:
- 12:20 PM - Toronto - Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park - Wait at the main entrance on Queens Park
- 12:30 PM - Toronto - Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge St - Wait on Wood St (exit the hotel from the rear doors)
- 12:35 PM - Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W - Wait in front of the Gerrard St doors
- 12:40 PM - Toronto - Dundas Square / Dundas Station - Wait at 279 Yonge St across the street from the Shoppers Drug Mart store
- 12:50 PM - Toronto - Fairmont Royal York / Union Station - 100 Front St W - Wait in front of the hotel doors on Front St
- 12:50 PM - Toronto - Intercontinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front St W - Wait across the road from the hotel entrance
- 12:55 PM - Toronto - 352 Front St West - Wait in front of the building entrance on Front St
MISSISSAUGA:
- 1:20 PM - Mississauga - Holiday Inn, 2125 North Sheridan Way - Pick up from the front
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA:
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave - Wait across the street at the bus parking loop past Clifton Hill, wait for us at the information booth
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton, 6039 Fallsview Blvd - Wait in front of the main entrance
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview, 6141 Fallsview Blvd - Wait in front of the main entrance
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites, 6361 Fallsview Blvd - Wait in front of the main entrance
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview, 6700 Fallsview Blvd - Wait in front of the main entrance
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, ON, 6733 Fallsview Blvd - Wait in front of the main entrance
- 2:30 PM - Niagara Falls - Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa, 6740 Fallsview Blvd- Wait in front of the main entrance
Niagara Falls Afternoon and Evening Tour FAQ