Fall for Niagara Tour
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Fall for Niagara Tour
By Chariots of Fire Ltd
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Ages 0-120, max of 44 per group
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed tour guide
What's not included- There is no eating or drinking on the bus, except bottled water. You can eat food that you have brought during the free time, or buy food there.
- No restroom aboard our vehicles
- Gratuities are not included in the tour price
- Tickets to the Skylon Tower and Hornblower can be purchased from the driver.
- Start:
- 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, CanadaIn front of the Ripley's Aquarium, near the CN Tower, approx. 3 blocks from Union Station. Departing 8:00 am. Please arrive 20 minutes early for boarding. Seating is first come/ first serve.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 56224P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Not recommended for people with mobility issues. (Bus stairs, long periods walking)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 56224P1
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Itinerary
- 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, CanadaIn front of the Ripley's Aquarium, near the CN Tower, approx. 3 blocks from Union Station. Departing 8:00 am. Please arrive 20 minutes early for boarding. Seating is first come/ first serve.
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About the operator
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- kellyrossiFI0 contributionstour of the Niagara fallswe were only 4 ppl (generally groups are bigger) so we had the guide all for us. He was informative and kind, we enjoyed our dayWritten August 21, 2019
- Ssidesam0 contributionsChariots of fire was spot onWe booked because of high trip advisor ratings. Quickly we saw our driver Mel was polite friendly and kept pulling surprise treats out - ice cream, cookies, water bottles, etc.. all complimentary. Highly recommend.Written July 3, 2019
- Discover7884030 contributionsGreat day outJust back from a great day out with our very knowledgeable guide Mel, who made sure everything ran very smoothly and looked after us very well.Written July 2, 2019
- Dale W0 contributionsGlad our initial booking was full!!Our original booking was full, but boy did we get a better day!! Mel - you are incredible "I wonder what will happen today?" was a tag i wont forget. Ignore the totally unjustified comments form my fellow countrymen, the day was amazing and one which i will have cherished memories. I would go on this trip again if i have the chance - BRILLIANT!! well done Chariots of FireWritten August 18, 2018
- Aqua H0 contributionsOutstandingThis trip was outstanding in every way. Mel took excellent care of us, and the timing and sites were brilliant.Written July 17, 2018
- Sally R0 contributionsExceptional day outJust enjoyed an exceptional day out courtesy of Chariots of Fire. Mel was an outstanding guide and driver who couldn't have done more for us. Great customer service from Jane before our trip. Recommend this company highly. Thank you for a memorable day.Written October 11, 2017
- Laura J0 contributionsExcellentA wonderful trip led by the knowledgeable and comical Melvin. The sights were amazing and the snacks were an added treat. We'd highly recommend. xWritten September 12, 2017
- 0 contributionsNiagara Falls day tourExcellent day out, pick up all very smooth, driver Mel had excellent knowledge and sense of humor. The day included all the highlights and more. Great value for money.Written January 27, 2017
- Jona G0 contributionsAmazing dayThe trip to Niagra is an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime but our was all the more facinating thanks to our driver/guide for the day Mel.He is a mine of facinating information and tales and history about Toronto and Niagra and the journey there!His memory for dates ,figures etc was amazing and his sense of humour added to his delivery. I enjoyed every part of the trip and even the hiking,Written September 27, 2016
- Mia4all0 contributionsTour plus Hornblower CruiseMel did a great job of driving and coordinating all aspects of the cruise. The day goes by so quickly and all the activities are spaced out nicely. They have really addressed every detail. Very fun day.Written September 13, 2016
- notarcus0 contributionsNice and easy!I would repeat without hesitating, very professionals, nice guide and information, very well timing...a lot of good detailsWritten June 15, 2016
- Dan E0 contributionsExcellent serviceFabulous day with Mel as our guide. thanks for a fantastic day....would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to be taken care of and shown the sights with amazing information to back up the day.Written May 4, 2015
- fatherandd0 contributionstour to NiagarafallsSmall group of 4 so no bus but car ride was presented. Private chauffeur was the guide as well. Gave us all infomation cited by head as if he read it from book. Little interaction with us listeners. Friendly though. At the scene we were given time ofour own. Then a beautiful country ride. Also wine tasting we had not selected . Finally a safe home journey with a strong Christian inspired goodbye. My advice put the info on the car CD player with the praise songs between them and respond to spontaneous questions of the clients.Written April 29, 2015
- Song K0 contributionsHow wonderful trip at Niagara fallsIt is great trip. I could see great Niagarafalls with my family members. The driver, Mel, made us comfort and enjoy our trip. Thank you so much!! How wonderful today!Written October 13, 2014
- Pam R0 contributionsChariots of fire ftwHad the best time, Mel was so informative and also kept me laughing the entire time. We did so much in one day, but we still had enough time to fart about and be silly. Was fantastic! I recommend to everyone!Written October 3, 2014
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AltheGuru
Raleigh, NC19 contributions
Due to our tour being on a weekday during middle of winter, there were only 4 of us on the tour. This also caused us to use a car instead of a bus, which I think made the tour a little more intimate and allowed us to get to our locations easier. The tour was amazing and Melvin, our tour guide, was a little TOO knowledgeable about Toronto and the surrounding areas, which was a little scary lol. I also liked how he kept the jokes coming in between information to keep us laughing and awake. The views from the skylon tower was beautiful although it was freezing. The perfect ending to the tour was our stop at the winery. Ice wine (a real thing) is out of this world. If only they could ship to the US. Anyways, I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for a great time on a budget.
Written February 21, 2020
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I ❤️Europe
United Kingdom189 contributions
May 2022
Our guided Mel picked us up from outside Ripley's Aquarium, was told to be there 20 mins prior to choose seats, however were told we have been allocated seats. We departed at 8:10am due to a few guests being late.
The journey to Niagara Falls took 1.5hrs. Mel gave us a history of Canada and lots of interesting facts and stories along the way.
Our first stop was at the Skylon Tower, Mel gave us the opportunity to purchase tickets for the Skylon Tower and Hornblower (City Cruise) which cost $50 which was cheaper than purchasing them at the kiosk.
The view from the Skylon tower were incredible and the Hornblower was such an amazing experience!
Our second stop was a view along the path at the edge of the falls. Followed by the Hornblower.
On our way to Niagara on the Lake we made a few stops to the a tiny church and a view of a power station.
We stopped off at Niagara on the Lake for a 1hr lunch at around 2pm.
Around 3pm we made our journey back to Toronto arriving back at 6:40pm.
Overall the tour was very organised. There was also water available on the bus.
The journey to Niagara Falls took 1.5hrs. Mel gave us a history of Canada and lots of interesting facts and stories along the way.
Our first stop was at the Skylon Tower, Mel gave us the opportunity to purchase tickets for the Skylon Tower and Hornblower (City Cruise) which cost $50 which was cheaper than purchasing them at the kiosk.
The view from the Skylon tower were incredible and the Hornblower was such an amazing experience!
Our second stop was a view along the path at the edge of the falls. Followed by the Hornblower.
On our way to Niagara on the Lake we made a few stops to the a tiny church and a view of a power station.
We stopped off at Niagara on the Lake for a 1hr lunch at around 2pm.
Around 3pm we made our journey back to Toronto arriving back at 6:40pm.
Overall the tour was very organised. There was also water available on the bus.
Written May 24, 2022
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Trek20179348696
London, UK1 contribution
Apr 2023
We had such a fantastic day from start to finish thanks to Melvin and the beautiful sights that we saw. From start to finish Mel were made sure that we were looked after and were given such a detailed narrative from Melvin as we ventured from location to location, you can tell he really enjoys and is good at his work! The stops we made were great additions to our route before finally ending up at our final destination of the breathtaking Niagara Falls! I recommend this company to anyone keen to see Niagara, it is so worth the money and the entire experience throughout the day is one my mum and I will remember. 10/10 all round!
Written April 9, 2023
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Jack T
Lancaster, UK37 contributions
First and foremost, Mel was brilliant! Throughout the tour he delivered an interesting and knowledgeable commentary on the falls, the surrounding areas, and Canadian history, all interspersed with the occasional story and joke for our entertainment. He really seemed to enjoy his job, which set the tone for the rest of the tour party,
We found the stops to be the perfect length at each place, which meant we were able to do everything without rushing, but also without waiting around too.
Would certainly recommend this company for your trip to Niagara Falls!
We found the stops to be the perfect length at each place, which meant we were able to do everything without rushing, but also without waiting around too.
Would certainly recommend this company for your trip to Niagara Falls!
Written October 11, 2021
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HJWahl
Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States6 contributions
Mar 2020
Our pick up location was an easy walk from our hotel. We had the option of either paying extra to ride to the top of the Skylon tower or going straight to the Table Rock Welcome Center. Because we did not do the tower, we had about an hour at Table Rock. From there, our tour began in earnest. Our guide Melvin was exceptionally knowledgeable. The van was comfortable and clean. Mel provided all kinds of snacks from bananas to ice cream! We stopped for a little over an hour for lunch on our own in Niagara on the Lake. It is a lovely little town. We stopped for a wine tasting on the way back to Niagara Falls. There were non-alcoholic options for those who were too young or did not want wine. The history of the ice wines in the region is so intriguing! Overall, it was a lovely day and an excellent tour.
Written March 12, 2020
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Lauren D
1 contribution
Jul 2023
My husband and I were excited for this tour based on all the great reviews. It seemed perfect for what we wanted. Unfortunately, our only experience with Chariots of Fire was meeting the tour group in the morning and then being weirdly handed over to an entirely different tour company, King Tours.
We arrived at the meeting point 20 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time as instructed and were confused when we and a handful of others were told to go on a different big tour bus across the street. It was not until after the Chariots of Fire buses had left that we realized we were now on a different tour company's bus with no explanation. We had to sit and wait for this bus to pick up other passengers in town, and we didn't leave Toronto until almost 9:30. This was frustrating, as we specifically booked with Chariots of Fire because of the early departure time. It was an irritating waste of 90 minutes.
The tour itself was fine and offered essentially the same things we were promised with Chariots of Fire, but the driver, while pleasant and kind, didn't give us much information or historical background about the places we visited. This was something I was looking forward to based on what I had read about the Chariots of Fire tour.
We specifically booked this tour because of the smaller buses/tour groups and earlier start and end times, which would have allowed us to catch the 7:00 baseball game we had tickets for that evening. Our bus driver did not seem concerned with sticking to a schedule or getting back by a certain time, and many of the passengers were late each time we re-boarded the bus which made us later and later throughout the day. We also spent an extra hour at Niagara on the Lake, which the driver pitched as a lucky bonus for us, but we would much rather have gotten back on time. On top of that, we hit major traffic getting back into the city (nobody's fault, but exacerbated by our lateness). At the beginning of the day the driver said we'd be back around 6:00, which we thought was fine since we'd still have an hour buffer before the game. We didn't actually end up getting back until after 8:00, which caused us to miss half of the game.
I understand this may have been a last-minute change due to unforeseen complications on their end, but we felt a little deceived as none of these changes were brought to our attention and it negatively impacted our plans the rest of the day. It appeared to us that Chariots of Fire overbooked the tour and then passed us off to a totally different tour company without explanation. That may not have been the case, but we found the lack of communication and information frustrating. Not what we expected.
We arrived at the meeting point 20 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time as instructed and were confused when we and a handful of others were told to go on a different big tour bus across the street. It was not until after the Chariots of Fire buses had left that we realized we were now on a different tour company's bus with no explanation. We had to sit and wait for this bus to pick up other passengers in town, and we didn't leave Toronto until almost 9:30. This was frustrating, as we specifically booked with Chariots of Fire because of the early departure time. It was an irritating waste of 90 minutes.
The tour itself was fine and offered essentially the same things we were promised with Chariots of Fire, but the driver, while pleasant and kind, didn't give us much information or historical background about the places we visited. This was something I was looking forward to based on what I had read about the Chariots of Fire tour.
We specifically booked this tour because of the smaller buses/tour groups and earlier start and end times, which would have allowed us to catch the 7:00 baseball game we had tickets for that evening. Our bus driver did not seem concerned with sticking to a schedule or getting back by a certain time, and many of the passengers were late each time we re-boarded the bus which made us later and later throughout the day. We also spent an extra hour at Niagara on the Lake, which the driver pitched as a lucky bonus for us, but we would much rather have gotten back on time. On top of that, we hit major traffic getting back into the city (nobody's fault, but exacerbated by our lateness). At the beginning of the day the driver said we'd be back around 6:00, which we thought was fine since we'd still have an hour buffer before the game. We didn't actually end up getting back until after 8:00, which caused us to miss half of the game.
I understand this may have been a last-minute change due to unforeseen complications on their end, but we felt a little deceived as none of these changes were brought to our attention and it negatively impacted our plans the rest of the day. It appeared to us that Chariots of Fire overbooked the tour and then passed us off to a totally different tour company without explanation. That may not have been the case, but we found the lack of communication and information frustrating. Not what we expected.
Written July 21, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that this happened. Our tour bus broke down the day before. The other company promised us they would leave for Niagara Falls the same time that we did, and that they would do the same tour and be back around the same time. They had a different driver that day, and obviously this didn't happen.
This is the only day we transferred a few of our passengers to another company, and it won't happen again.
We apologize for not providing better information, the delays in the schedule, and the inconvenience and problems it caused .
Written July 24, 2023
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BradWPerth
Perth, Australia99 contributions
Mar 2023
The tour is good value at this price, with a decent itinerary. I greatly enjoyed the scenery and the timing at various stops was fine. Our guide, Micko, was friendly and informative. The reason for a 4-star rating rather than 5 is that the bus we travelled on (a 25 seater) had terrible suspension at the rear (I was seated over the rear axle), and would clunk and jolt over any bumps in the road (there are plenty in the city area), making it quite an uncomfortable ride until we got out onto the onto road. As mentioned in some other reviews, the bus can get pretty chilly inside, so be prepared if you are travelling in the cooler months.
Written March 10, 2023
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Renerzzz
Melbourne, Australia22 contributions
We went on the Fall for Niagara tour on 25 February. The tour was fantastic, we had a small group and our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the falls. The falls were amazing and an experience I will take with me and the photos are an amazing reminder of the trip. I recommend going in winter, it's cold but it's well worth it!
Written March 9, 2020
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Hannah M
County Kildare, Ireland6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
All I can say is WOW! The tour was absolutely amazing, our best day in Toronto. Our guide was Melvin (Mel) and he was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge was flawless and so interesting, he took such good care of us throughout the whole day and was so accommodating to everyones needs. He is an absolute asset to this company and would do the tour again just to listen to Mels history facts. Would recommend 10000%
Written October 8, 2022
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WadeF
Stratford, Canada2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Went on the Niagara Falls boat tour Mel was are driver he is the best tour guide I've ever had . He is so polite and nice. He knows so much history about the area. Highly recommend Chariots of Fire 🔥
Written October 10, 2022
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Is it possible to book The Maid of the Mist as part of this trip or do I need to book separate tickets we are travelling end of June. Thanks
Written February 26, 2021
Pratikluthra
New Delhi, India
does it include hornblower cruse and furnicular ticket?
Written September 3, 2019
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