Niagara Falls Tour: VIP Early Access Boat Ride

Embark on an exclusive boat tour of Niagara Falls, followed by a guided walking tour and reserved access to the Journey Behind the Falls experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Niagara City Cruises - Experience the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls up close with a spectacular boat cruise, followed by a guided walking tour and a visit to Journey Behind the Falls. This exceptional Niagara Falls tour offers exclusive access to the first elevator of the day. Descend 19 stories into the gorge, enjoying panoramic views, and…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Niagara City Cruises poncho
  • Journey Behind the Falls ticket
  • Live guide audio
  • Skip-the-line First Elevator access
  • Niagara City Cruise ticket
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Be the first to embark on the morning boat ride and secure the prime spots before the crowds arrive! This VIP Early Access to a Niagara Falls boat ride allows you to capture the best onboard photos and enjoy the refreshing front-row mists! The 20-minute cruise around the falls can soak anyone daring enough to get close.
After the Niagara City Cruise,…

Location
5920 Niagara River Pkwy
Niagara River Parkway
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 5920 Niagara Parkway - Niagara City Cruises Main Ticket Plaza. Look for the white sails beside the Zipline Tower.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisa
Oct 7, 2025
The boat ride IS all that it’s cracked up to be! Just crazy amazing! - John M. Was very interested in who WE were. I believe that interest makes him a great tour leader. He was very knowledgable and told us in a way that was fun and interesting! I would definitely do this again. The “Journey Behind the Falls” part was not interesting or fun at all. That had nothing to do with John’s tour. The boat ride was a blast! If you go to NF and don’t do the boat ride, you’re missing a sweet experience.
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Guin
Oct 7, 2025
A rainy, wonderful time!! - John M. Was a fun and informative tour guide even with monsoon type rains we had today! He had great props and so much interesting info. We were soaked to the bone by the end but happy as clams!
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Susancc3237ev
Oct 5, 2025
Perfect day at the falls! - Mary was FANTASTIC! Friendly, informative, funny, interesting, knowledgeable and more. The walk was very enjoyable. There's a lot to take in and Mary made sure you had the opportunity to see everything possible! Her historical information and "trivia" was a wonderful addition! The boat ride and outside observation deck under the falls were awesome! We had a perfect view for pictures with lots of rainbows! Stunning!
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Carebui
Oct 5, 2025
Pleasantly surprised - The tour with Brayden was amazing. You can feel his passion and authenticity. We were able to learn many enjoyable fun facts while seeing the beautiful falls. From the cruise to the journey of the falls, we had a big grin on our faces. We walked away from the tour pleasantly surprised. Also, Brayden gave wonderful recommendations of what else to see and eat to make your trip more memorable.
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Navigate37970618653
Oct 5, 2025
Team Linda! Worth every penny!!! - Our tour guide Linda was absolutely amazing. She was so much fun and so funny! She advocated for our group and looked out for us keeping us all together and made sure we got to skip all the lines and get into every activity quickly and gave us tips and tricks for making each experience as special as possible! She got us onto maid of the mist and helped us secure the BEST spot on the ship for the best view imaginable! She’s been doing this for 45 years and is so knowledgeable and passionate! We had a blast with her! If you want a great Niagara experience you have to book Linda!!!! #teamlinda #wortheverypenny
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Matthewg2256
Oct 4, 2025
Go with Linda!! - Linda was a burst of energy with great insight and tips to skip the lines and get that perfect position on the boat. Highly recommend!! 👌
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A8273yyelizabethb
Oct 4, 2025
Awesome tour - Linda was 10/10! She was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. I am so glad she was our tour guide. Niagara Falls was unbelievable!!
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Laurencooper422
Oct 4, 2025
Highly Recommend! - First time in Niagara Falls and this was the perfect tour! Gord was amazing from start to finish. We would highly recommend for tourists. Such a great experience!
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Eric
Oct 4, 2025
Unforgettable Niagara Falls Experience – Perfectly Organized Tour! - We had an absolutely amazing time on our Niagara Falls tour! Everything was very well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Mary, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. She made the entire experience both fun and educational, sharing so many interesting stories and historical facts about the Falls and the surrounding area. The timing of each stop was perfect — we never felt rushed, but everything stayed on schedule. The VIP boat ride was an unforgettable highlight, giving us a breathtaking view up close to the power of the waterfalls. The “Behind the Falls” experience was equally impressive and really gave us a different perspective. Mary went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group was comfortable and having a good time. You can really tell she loves what she does — her passion and enthusiasm made the whole tour even more special. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Niagara Falls — it’s well worth it, and you’ll leave with incredible memories (and great photos too)!
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Timcb2916gi
Oct 3, 2025
The best tour - Gord had the best attitude and the best personality. He gave the best tour with lots of information. Thanks Gord for your time!
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From $113
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).