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Niagara Falls Winter Tours
Winter Niagara Falls tours are available from November 27, 2022, until around May 15, 2023. We’ve made a customized winter itinerary to accommodate the cold weather and spectacular winter views of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. To learn more about the summer Niagara Falls Tour, click here.
We’ll take care of the trip planning for you! Enjoy a full-day tour of Niagara Falls that will take you to see the most beautiful sights in Ontario. You can add the Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara’s Fury excursions to your tour for the best experience. If you prefer, you can also skip our recommended excursions and go to other excursions like the Bird Kingdom or the Skylon Tower observation deck instead.
Our expert tour guide will adjust the itinerary each day based on the weather and other conditions. Dress warm, sit back and relax as we plan the perfect day for you. Book your Niagara Falls winter tour below to experience the most breathtaking views you’ll see during your trip for just $99 per person!
Winter Tour Itinerary
Pickup
We will pick you up from Downtown Toronto or Mississauga. Our pick-up route follows the path to Niagara Falls. 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 (Kaleb, Sam, Nathan or Adam). They will provide you with information to prepare for your day throughout the 1.5-hour drive.
Time - 7:45 – 8:45 AM
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Arriving in Niagara Falls
You will have 4 hours of free time in the summer and 3 hours of free time in the winter to explore Niagara Falls at your own pace and do other iconic attractions. Your licensed tour guide will provide you with information and advice on how to spend your time. Your first attraction will usually take about 1 hour in total, and the rest of the time can be spent exploring the waterfalls, table rock centre, Clifton Hill, or doing other optional activities.
Time - 7:45 AM
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3 to 4 hours of free time in Niagara Falls
Add skip-the-line tickets for popular attractions. In the summer you can add the Hornblower boat ride and in the winter you can add the Journey Behind the Falls tunnel tour and, Niagara’s Fury 4D show or Skylon Tower. These iconic attractions will likely be the highlight of your tour.
You can plan your own itinerary for your free time. Other popular attractions include the Bird Kingdom, Niagara SkyWheel, or a Niagara Helicopters ride ($130 – ask your tour guide to arrange it on the day of).
There is also a lot you can do in the famous Clifton Hill street. This is the flashy neighbourhood you might have seen in photos with tons of restaurants, shops, museums and activities. You might consider checking out the wax museum, an arcade, or Ripley’s Believe it or Not.
You will also have an opportunity to have lunch in Niagara Falls. You could bring a packed lunch, order a quick lunch there, or sit down at a restaurant like Table Rock Restaurant or the Secret Garden Restaurant. When the weather is nice, you can even have a picnic outside by the waterfalls!
Time - 7:45 AM
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Landmark Attractions in the Scenic Niagara Parkway
Enjoy a narrated drive across the famous Niagara Parkway. Along the way, we will provide you with information and make stops at landmark attractions.
Visit Queenston Heights Park 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 – especially perfect for photos!
Next, you will get to check out the famous 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 incredibly huge and magnificent power stations that convert the epic waterfalls into energy. Another great photo opportunity.
Another iconic stop is the famous Niagara Whirlpool. This is where a massive amount of water that flows from Niagara Falls collides and creates a vortex. You will have time to take photos and see one of Ontario’s most beautiful natural bodies of water.
Lastly, we’ll make a brief stop at Maple Leaf Place so you can freshen up before the drive back to Toronto. You’ll have a chance to sample locally sourced maple syrup or purchase Canadian-inspired treats like homemade fudge, poutine, maple beer or Niagara’s famous icewine.
These stops are fully narrated, and your tour guide will tell you all about the history of Niagara Falls, these specific sights, and the surrounding areas.
Time - 7:45 AM
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Return to Toronto
After a fun and eventful day, we’ll head back to Toronto. Depending on traffic conditions, you should arrive back around 4:30 to 5:30 PM. We’ll get back early enough that you can enjoy the evening in Toronto. If you’re looking for ideas of things to do when you’re back, check out our 3 Days in Toronto travel guide!
If you’re still debating whether our tour is the best option for you to go to Niagara Falls, check out our guide for how to get to Niagara Falls from Toronto to compare other travel methods if you’d like.
Time - 7:45 AM
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Pricing
Adults: $99
Children 12 and under: $89
Plus 13% Ontario Tax and fees. Tour operates every day!
Key Details
Tour Package9 hour day tour of Niagara Falls.
Pickup LocationsCentral Downtown Toronto hotels and locations, Mississauga or Pearson Airport.
ConfirmationsInstant confirmation! If the date is free on the calendar, you can book.
Tour GuideNarrated tour with experienced tour guide.
PaymentPay when booking, or pay on arrival.
No Voucher NeededOnce booked and confirmed, no ticket or voucher is required.
Free CancellationEmail us to cancel with 24 hours notice and receive a full refund!
Standard Trip
What’s Included
- Attractions booked with tour
- Round-trip transportation from pick-up locations in Toronto and Mississauga
- 9-hour narrated day trip with Niagara Parks Commission licensed tour guide
- Trip itinerary similar to the one described
What’s Not Included
- Lunch (options available during your tour)
- Luggage Aboard the Bus (may be available upon prior request)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- If you select the standard tour without attractions, you can get tickets at the ticket box in Niagara Falls. Options include Niagara Cruises boat tour (can be added to summer tour), Journey Behind the Falls (can be added to winter tour), Niagara’s Fury (can be added to winter tour), Bird Kingdom, Skylon Tower and the Niagara SkyWheel. An optional helicopter ride is also available for $130, to be booked on the day of your tour depending on weather conditions – just ask your driver to schedule it.
Tour Optional Add-Ons
Tour Highlights
- Highest-rated Niagara Falls tour from Toronto
- Free cancellations with 24 hours notice
- Pick-up is included from 12 central hotels and landmarks in Toronto and Mississauga
- Depart in a comfortable and air-conditioned minibus around 08:00 to beat traffic and return around 15:00 for an evening in Toronto
- Experience Niagara Falls with 3 to 4 hours of free time
- Skip-the-line tickets for famous attractions like the "Journey Behind the Falls" (winter) or Hornblower boat cruise (winter)
- Take photos and enjoy a scenic walk alongside the incredible Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls
- Visit Clifton Hill and find attractions like the Niagara Skywheel, a Wax Museum, arcades and more
- Grab a delicious lunch at one of many restaurants with options from fast food to fancy, many of which overlook the waterfalls
- Sample locally sourced maple syrup or purchase Canadian-inspired treats like homemade fudge, poutine, maple beer or Niagara’s famous icewine
- Seasonal stops and photo opportunities at key landmarks like the Niagara Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Hydroelectric Power Stations, and the Floral Clock (open in the summer when the flowers bloom)
Pickup Locations