Booking choice: The Canadian side tour with the Maid of the Mist, from $165 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Niagara Falls is easy to do yourself if you have a car and patience for parking, lines and the bridge. A tour buys back that time and puts the tickets in your hand. Whether it is worth it depends on what each tour actually includes.
Prices below are the live Viator from-prices per adult in USD in 2026, and the attractions' own published prices. They move with the season, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
The Canadian side tour with the Maid of the Mist is from $165 with hotel pickup, the Skylon Tower and bridge tolls. The both-sides day with the Cave of the Winds is from $190. The Canada-only half day with the Canadian boat, Journey Behind the Falls and the Skylon Tower is from $136. Guided walks with the boat start at $71. Food, drinks and tips are never included.
How much is a Niagara Falls Canadian side tour in 2026?
From $71 for a guided walk with the Canadian boat to $190 for a full day on both sides, with the classic Canadian side tour with the Maid of the Mist at $165.
| Tour | Boat | Also includes | Length | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian side + Maid of the Mist | Maid of the Mist (US dock) | Skylon Tower, pickup, tolls | 6 hours | $165 |
| Both sides in one day | Maid of the Mist (US dock) | Cave of the Winds, Skylon, pickup | 6 hours | $190 |
| Canada only half day | Niagara City Cruises | Behind the Falls, Skylon, van | 4 hours | $136 |
| Walking tour with boat | Niagara City Cruises | Behind the Falls | 2.5 hours | $109 |
| Guided walk with boat | Niagara City Cruises | Guide, poncho | 1.5 hours | $71 |
Have a date in mind? The Canadian side tour includes pickup, the tower, the boat and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the Canadian side tour with the Maid of the MistWhat does the $165 Canadian side tour include?
The Maid of the Mist (or Journey Behind the Falls when the boat is not running), the Skylon Tower with a return pass, hotel pickup and drop-off in Niagara Falls, and all admission fees, road and bridge tolls.
Not included: food, drinks and tips, and pickup from Toronto or Buffalo. Children 5 to 12 pay a child rate and under-5s book as infants. The tour lasts about six hours, and stops include Table Rock at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, Queen Victoria Park, the upper rapids and the Whirlpool.
What would the same day cost if you did it yourself?
The attractions alone come to roughly US$30 for the Maid of the Mist plus about CA$18 for the Skylon Tower per adult, before parking, bridge tolls and your time.
Journey Behind the Falls is CA$33 per adult direct. Canadian attraction prices are in Canadian dollars plus tax. Doing it yourself is clearly cheaper on paper; the tour's value is the driving, the parking, the bridge and a guide who times the lines, which is what guests praise most in the reviews.
Is the both-sides tour worth the extra $25?
Yes if you want the US side properly: it adds the Cave of the Winds decks at the foot of the Bridal Veil Falls, Goat Island and Prospect Point.
It is also the most reviewed tour here, with over 10,000 reviews at 4.9. Guests do mention that a six-hour day can run longer with customs queues, so leave your evening free.
Want the Cave of the Winds too? The both-sides day adds it to the Maid of the Mist and the Skylon Tower.
Explore the both-sides day tourWhat is the cheapest way to ride the boat from Canada?
A guided walk with the Niagara City Cruises boat, from $71, or simply buying a Niagara City Cruises ticket at the dock below Clifton Hill.
The guided walk meets on Falls Avenue and ends at the boat after about 90 minutes. The walking tour with Journey Behind the Falls adds the tunnels for $109 and has 671 reviews at 4.9.
Do children pay less?
Yes. On the Over the Falls tours, adults are 13 and over, children 5 to 12 pay a child rate and under-5s book as infants; other operators discount children too.
Bought direct, the Maid of the Mist is free for 5 and under, and Journey Behind the Falls is free for 2 and under.
What costs extra on the day?
Food and drinks, tips for the guide, souvenir photos and any attraction outside your tour.
Tips come up often in the reviews: some guides mention an amount on the bus. It is your call. Budget for lunch near Table Rock or on Clifton Hill.
Ready to pick a date? Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every tour here.
Check dates for the Canadian side tour with the Maid of the MistWhich tour is the best value?
For one day and no car, the Canadian side tour with the Maid of the Mist; for families without US documents, the Canada-only half day.
If you are coming from Toronto, none of the Niagara-based pickups apply; see the Toronto day trip guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are Niagara Falls tour prices in US or Canadian dollars?
Viator shows prices in your chosen currency; this site quotes USD. Attractions on the Canadian side price in Canadian dollars plus tax.
Is hotel pickup included?
On the three main tours, yes, anywhere in Niagara Falls, Ontario or New York. Walking tours meet in town.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before on every tour listed.
Is lunch included on Canadian side tours?
No. None of the tours here include food; you buy it on the day.
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Choose your tour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Canadian Side Tour & Maid of the Mist
- Maid of the Mist boat ride (late April to early November, weather permitting)
- Journey Behind the Falls instead when the boat is not running
- Skylon Tower observation deck, with a return pass
Both Sides in One Day: USA & Canada
- Maid of the Mist (late April to November) or Journey Behind the Falls
- Cave of the Winds and Hurricane Deck (mid-May to early November) or the Cave Gorge Trip
- Skylon Tower with a free return pass
Canada Only: Behind the Falls, Skylon & Boat
- Niagara City Cruises boat (May to December); a virtual flight ride replaces it in winter
- Journey Behind the Falls, skip the ticket line
- Skylon Tower, skip the ticket line
