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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Deborah_b
Jul 16, 2025
VIP boat and walking tour - Amazing experience and great for kids. Our tour guide Peggy was awesome. She had so much information and history and our kids loved her. She was able to get us right on the front of the boat which provided the best views of the falls. My only recommendation is to make more clear how long the walk is to the boat and behind the scenes tour it’s fine if you don’t have any mobility issues.
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Patriciav_g
Jul 11, 2025
You shouldn’t visit... - You shouldn’t visit Niagara Falls without doing this!! You get some history from your tour guide. It’s an amazing trip.
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Nicole_b
Jul 8, 2025
Great wet fun - Our guide, Rick, was knowledgeable and helpful. Appreciated his pro trips on getting the most out of the boat and tunnel tours. He also made suggestions about other activities in the area ( wineries, other tours).
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Jerry_e
Jun 27, 2025
Danielle was a wonderful... - Danielle was a wonderful guide who knew the area and the history and facts about the falls. We were treated like VIPs on the entire trip and getting to the front of the line is a real benefit in terms of time and location.
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Stephania_s
Jun 24, 2025
Exceeding expectations - Realize before hand it is walking! However our tour guide Jo was phenomenal, attentive, and amazing! Note she took into account we had my elderly mother in a wheelchair and was able to accommodate and gave us great treatment and service!
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Cydonie
Jun 20, 2025
Very nice tour guide - He was a remarkable tour guide. I learned so much about hydropower, the local culture and how to have the perfect vacation time that is well spent.
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Risenshout
Jun 17, 2025
Wonderful experience with our guide Rick. - Rick was a friendly knowledgeable tour guide for our group. We were not only first on the boat but he showed us the best place for the views of the falls on the boat. He gave us lots of information about the history and geology of the area as we walked to the tour behind the falls. With the crowd of tour groups and other tourists he carefully guided us to the front of the lines and made our experience first class.
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Nancy_s
Jun 11, 2025
Wow, what a tour - This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Linda, was outstanding. She has lived in the area for her entire life and she told wonderful facts about he history of the area.
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April_l
Jun 7, 2025
Deanna is the best! - Our tour guide, Deanna, was amazing! Very knowledgeable and fun with her facts. She made sure everyone is the group was always present and waited until everyone caught up before beginning.
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Kaseyw2023
Jun 5, 2025
Book this tour! - This tour was absolutely perfect. We had Rick as our tour guide and he was amazing. You get on the boat first and with how much it fills up that’s a big deal. You get the best spot and the guides take pictures for you. The walking tour was nice and easy through the park and the stories and pictures you get to see are super interesting. Rick had so many amazing recommendations for the rest of our stay. This tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).