Things to do in Niagara Falls & Around
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Niagara Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Lunch & Barrel Room AccessYou're picked up from your Niagara Falls hotel and driven to three wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you taste reds, whites, and sweet wines. At one winery, you tour the barrel room and see the wine-making process firsthand. A 3-course lunch at a fine-dining restaurant or winery is included midway through. The guide explains what you're tasting, headsets keep you connected in larger groups, and you're back at your hotel by late afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Niagara's wine scene without arranging transport or choosing which wineries to visit — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up, taste, and learn. The afternoon pace is steady but not rushed, and the barrel-room tour gives you the process behind what you're drinking.
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Food Tour with Ice Wine & PoutineYou’ll wander Niagara-on-the-Lake with a small group and local guide, tasting real Canadian poutine, fresh-baked butter tarts, maple syrup in all its forms (with stories), plus a glass of ice wine and handmade fudge. Every stop is enough for a full meal — expect laughter, sticky fingers, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Niagara Falls Walking Tour with Boat Cruise and ViewsA guided walking tour of Niagara Falls that starts at Casino Niagara and follows the Niagara Parkway to Table Rock, then boards a Niagara City boat cruise that sails to the base of Horseshoe Falls. The walk takes you past Oakes Garden Theatre and historic sites with insider commentary; the boat ride includes a rain poncho and views of all three falls up close. Choose the walking tour alone, add the boat cruise, or pick the fireworks departure at 8:45 PM on weekends.Is it for me?Pick the walking tour alone if you want to explore the parkway and gardens at your own pace after the guide finishes. Add the boat cruise if you want to feel the mist and hear the roar from the base of the falls—that's the part you can't do from the shore. The fireworks option suits an evening visit when the falls are lit up.
Niagara Falls: Grape to Glass Wine Tasting & Vineyard TourYou walk through a 50-acre vineyard and working cellar, learning how Between the Lines grows and ferments its craft wines. Four tastings of their award-winning reds are included in the 45-minute experience. Arrive by your reservation time; the winery is in Niagara-on-the-Lake and does not provide pickup.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Niagara-on-the-Lake who wants to understand how wine is actually made before (or instead of) doing a full day of tastings at multiple wineries — the 45 minutes gives you the knowledge without the commitment.
Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower, Walking Tour & Fireworks NightYou’ll start high above Niagara Falls at Skylon Tower’s deck, then walk close enough to feel the spray as your guide shares stories only locals know. As night falls, you’ll join others for fireworks from a secret-view spot — it’s more than just sightseeing; it’s being part of something electric.
Niagara Falls Canada: Boat Tour, Skylon Tower & Buffet LunchYou’ll stand right beside Niagara Falls’ thundering water, ride the Hornblower boat into its mist, enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the spray, and see city views from Skylon Tower—all with easy hotel pickup and drop-off. Expect laughter, wet shoes, local stories from your guide, and moments that stick long after you’ve dried off.
Niagara Falls Tour from Toronto: Boat, Behind Falls & LunchYou're picked up from your Toronto hotel, driven to Niagara Falls, and guided through Journey Behind the Falls (descending 150 feet to tunnels behind the water), a boat ride at the base of the falls, the Whirlpool Aero Car, the Floral Clock, and the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lunch and a certified guide are included, and you're back at your hotel by evening without arranging a single detail yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Niagara Falls attractions in a single day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and certified guide handle all the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the falls.
Niagara Falls: Behind the Falls & Boat Tour Skip-LineYou'll descend into the tunnels behind the Horseshoe Falls, stand at two 150-foot viewing portals, then board a boat that takes you face-to-face with the cascade. Skip-the-line access, a guide who knows the stories, and transport between stops are all included. The whole thing takes 4 hours, start to finish.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Niagara Falls sights without arranging tickets, parking, or figuring out the route between stops—the guide and transport handle all of that, which is what makes 4 hours enough to see both the tunnels and the boat without rushing or backtracking.
Niagara Falls: Boat Cruise, Skylon Tower & Journey BehindYou’ll ride right into Niagara’s mist on a boat cruise, watch whirlpools spin from above, feel city views from Skylon Tower, and walk hidden tunnels behind roaring water—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect laughter, wet shoes, and moments that stick long after you’ve dried off.
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Premium Wine & Distillery Tour with LunchYou’ll sip your way through three premium Niagara wineries—including Peller Estates and Wayne Gretzky Estates—with tastings guided by locals who actually care if you’re having fun. There’s time for a relaxed lunch (not rushed), stories from behind the scenes, and plenty of moments where you might just forget you’re on a tour at all.
Niagara wine tasting tour: Three wineries with winemaker meetingAn afternoon wine tasting tour through Niagara's wine country that visits three different wineries with a local guide and hotel pickup included. You'll sample red, white and sweet wines at each stop, tour one winery to see how wine is made from vine to barrel, and meet the winemaker when available. The tour lasts three to four hours and operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste across three wineries without arranging the drive between them yourself — the guide handles the route, the timing and the stops, so you spend the afternoon tasting instead of navigating. The winemaker meeting and the production tour are what separate this from a simple tasting crawl, so it suits anyone who wants to understand how the wine is made, not just drink it.
Niagara Falls Winter: Behind the Falls & Skylon TowerYou descend 125 feet into tunnels behind the Horseshoe Falls, ride up the Skylon Tower for a 520-foot aerial view, walk the Niagara Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids, and taste Canadian maple syrup and chocolate — all with hotel pickup and entry fees included. Waterproof gear and winter boots are essential, and the tour runs year-round with Festival of Lights lighting up the falls November through January.Is it for me?Book this if you want the major Niagara Falls attractions in one day without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and hotel pickup remove the logistics so you can focus on the falls themselves.
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Private Wine Tour in Classic English CabYou’ll roll through Niagara-on-the-Lake in a classic English cab, taste wines at four unique wineries with local hosts, and enjoy a picnic lunch among vineyards. Expect small surprises—a warm laugh from your guide, new flavors in your glass—and leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower & Behind the Falls with GuideYou ride Skylon Tower for the panoramic view, explore the Daredevils Exhibit to learn the real stories, walk the boardwalk with a local guide who knows the history and the photo spots, then descend into the tunnels for skip-the-line access to Journey Behind the Falls. The whole experience takes three to four hours and includes a poncho so the mist doesn't ruin your clothes — or your camera.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niagara Falls from three completely different angles — high, level, and behind — without arranging separate tickets or timing the lines yourself. The skip-the-line entries and local guide take the logistics off your hands and let you focus on the experience.
Niagara Falls: Boat Ride, Behind Falls & Skylon TowerYou ride a boat into the mist of the Falls, descend 125 feet into the tunnels behind the Horseshoe, then ascend 520 feet to see all three falls from above—all in one morning with a small group and a local guide. Admission and the three main attractions are included, so you don't have to buy separate tickets or figure out the order yourself. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transit gets you to the starting point.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Niagara Falls from three completely different angles—water level, inside the rock, and high above—without arranging separate tickets or figuring out the logistics yourself. The small group size and included admission mean you move through each stop at a real pace instead of rushing.
Niagara Falls Walking Tour with Boat Cruise & Skylon TowerA two-hour walking tour of Niagara Falls with a live English-speaking guide, Skylon Tower observation deck entry, and a boat cruise on the Niagara River. The guide provides facts and history as you walk, and you get close-up photo access to the falls themselves. From December 1 to May 14, the boat cruise is replaced by the 4D Niagara Takes Flight experience.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide narrating the history as you walk and ride—pick the boat cruise version for warmer months or the 4D film for winter.
Private Niagara Wine, Beer & Spirits Tour: Build Your Own DayA private customizable tour of Niagara wineries, breweries and distilleries lets you pick up to five venues and build the day around what you want to taste. A licensed driver-guide handles door-to-door pickup from Toronto, Niagara Falls or Buffalo, makes all the reservations, and drives while you sample. The itinerary is yours to design before you book.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to design your own route instead of following a preset schedule—you pick the stops, the operator handles the calls and confirmations, and the driver adapts the day to your pace. It works best for groups of friends or family who already know what they want to taste and don't want to spend the morning making reservations.
Niagara Peninsula Self-Guided Audio Tour by Car with TriviaYou’ll drive through Niagara Peninsula with your own pace and soundtrack: local voices telling stories as you pass landmarks, quirky trivia at every stop, and freedom to linger wherever catches your eye. Expect moments of laughter in the car, unexpected chats at farm stands, and quiet awe among butterflies — all without worrying about schedules or signal bars.
Niagara Falls: Journey Behind Falls & Fireworks EveningYou descend 125 feet through bedrock tunnels to stand behind the thundering Horseshoe Falls, hear and feel the raw power of the water, then step onto an outdoor deck to watch the illuminated Falls glow at night. A self-guided digital book explains the geology and history as you explore at your own pace. On select evenings, fireworks light up the sky above the water. Rain poncho and timed admission are included; the whole experience runs two to three hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Niagara Falls at night without a tour group — the self-guided format and timed entry mean you explore the tunnels and watch the illuminated Falls on your own schedule, and the fireworks (when scheduled) happen from one of the closest public viewpoints available.
Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower & Behind the Falls TourYou ride the Skylon Tower elevator to an observation deck 520 feet up for panoramic views of all three falls, then descend 125 feet underground into Journey Behind the Falls for a close encounter with the roaring water. A local English-speaking guide leads the small group of up to 12 people, all entry fees are included, and the whole experience takes 2 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niagara Falls from two completely different angles — high and far away, then low and up close — without arranging separate tickets or timing the visits yourself. The small group size and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the two views.
