Winter Festival of Lights Tour from Niagara

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Embrace the season on a sparkling Niagara Falls winter excursion.

First stop is a festive tasting at Maple Leaf Place—maple syrup, fresh fudge, and artisan chocolate set the mood.
At Table Rock, stand steps from Horseshoe Falls, then descend 125 feet for the tunnels of Journey Behind the Falls as the roar echoes around you.
Afterward, choose free time by the Falls or upgrade to the Cafe Market Lunch (starter, main, drink) to refuel.
As darkness sets in, your guide leads a grand illumination tour through the Winter Festival of Lights at Dufferin Islands, landmark displays along the Niagara Parkway.
Your last stop will be Clifton Hill for an extended free time, letting you explore the array of light and the neon buzz. Perfect spot for warm-up cocoa and photo moments.
On scheduled nights, cap it all with fireworks over the Falls—an unforgettable winter spectacle.

What's Included

Professional, English-speaking tour guide
Guided illumination drive and commentary
Climate controlled vehicle
Free time for self-guided exploration
Maple syrup, fudge, chocolate tasting
Hotel pickup
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

Meet your Gray Line tour guide outside the Starbucks by the green umbrellas! Please arrive by 1:45PM, tour departs promptly at 2PM.

End point

Tour ends at Clifton Hill to explore independently for the rest of the evening. Please note: this concludes the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

    Please be on time with your e-ticket and photo I.D ready

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Ease into the season with a sweet flight: pure maple syrup tastings, still-warm fudge samples, and artisan chocolate. Learn how sap becomes syrup, browse Canadian treats, and grab a hot drink to go.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Journey Behind the Falls

    Journey Behind the Falls is a popular attraction located in Niagara Falls, Canada. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the natural wonder of Niagara Falls in a unique and immersive way. (add-on attraction)

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Table Rock Welcome Centre

    Choose your pace: roam for cliff-edge photos and shopping, or prebook our Café Market Lunch (starter, hearty main, drink—vegetarian options available). Warm up indoors while the daylight fades toward the evening glow.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Dufferin Islands Park

    As darkness settles, roll into the illuminations. Glide past glowing arches and landmark installations, then trace the mirror-still waters of Dufferin Islands where nature-themed displays shimmer.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy extended free time and stroll among dozens of whimsical displays. Follow the chocolate/cocoa trail, warm up in cafés, and snap “Canadian winter” icons—light tunnel, giant snowflakes, glowing toque and maple leaf.

    Admission ticket free
  • Queen Victoria Park (Pass by)

    Watch colour bloom through the mist above illuminated Falls—an unforgettable winter crescendo (weather permitting).

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All infants and toddlers traveling on our vehicles are required to occupy their own seat. For safety purposes, they must be secured in a government-approved car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions
  • Itinerary is subject to change without notice
Supplied by Gray Line Toronto

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Night Tours
City Tours
Seasonal
Carnival
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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