100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 (In front of the ROM’s stairs).
Your Niagara guide and coach bus picks up passengers at 100 Queens Park, Toronto, and then at Simcoe and Bremner.
This full-day, round-trip tour from Toronto to the Niagara Region starts with a stop at Konzelmann Estate Winery for a ‘Seated Tasting Experience’ (optional add-on). It then proceeds to the charming Niagara-on-the-Lake, where travelers will have time for lunch, to wander through boutiques, and to explore historic streets. Afterwards, enjoy the scenic drive along the Niagara River to Niagara Falls as your guide talks about the region's biodiversity and history, and stop at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Lookout, and Maple Syrup Tasting Experience. Upon arrival at the Falls, take the breathtaking Boat Cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls. As an optional add-on, the Skylon Tower and Daredevil Museum can be purchased at checkout or on the day of the tour. The Skylon Tower is an observatory deck with stunning 360-degree views of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region. The Daredevil Museum showcases the homemade craft and unshakable courage of those who took on Niagara Falls. Guests will then have free time to shop, eat, and explore Niagara Falls before reboarding the bus for the return trip to Toronto.
100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 (In front of the ROM’s stairs).
Your Niagara guide and coach bus picks up passengers at 100 Queens Park, Toronto, and then at Simcoe and Bremner.
Simcoe & Bremner (Please wait on the northwest corner of Bremner)
En route to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the guide introduces themselves and Toronto, goes over the day's itinerary and logistics and then adds everyone to the WhatsApp Group chat for the day. The guide hands out paper tickets to guests who pre-purchased the Skylon Tower and Daredevil Museum, then sells tickets to interested guests who did not initially purchase them.
Arrive at Konzelmann Estate Winery and get seated for your seated tasting experience.
*Travelers who choose to opt out of the Seated Tasting Experience will stay on the bus and be driven into Niagara-on-the-Lake for a longer visit, and will reboard the bus with the entire group at 2:00 pm.
Enjoy Konzelmann Estate Winery’s Seated Tasting Experience.
Address: 1096 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Reservation time: 11:00 am
Duration: 1 hour
Seated Tasting Experience description: Enjoy our refreshed seated tasting, designed for a relaxed, personalized way to explore our wines. You will select a pre-curated tasting flight, all while a dedicated wine consultant shares the history of the winery and guides you through each tasting.
After arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s coach parking lot, guests deboard and then follow the guide into town. The guide then shares a Google Maps link via the WhatsApp Group Chat that includes Niagara-on-the-Lake lunch recommendations, points of interest, and the post-lunch meeting location.
Meet at the coach bus parking lot and reboard the bus.
Once the group has reboarded, the bus departs for Niagara Falls, Ontario
As the bus route runs parallel to the Niagara Strait, your guide introduces you to The Thunder Through The Strait: the region's unique biodiversity and history. The guide will speak on the mic about the Living Water Wayside Chapel, the dynamic Niagara Strait, Niagara Region’s Microclimate, and the original location of Niagara Falls.
In the WhatsApp group chat, an infographic is shared to provide a visual aid for the Niagara Region’s Microclimate.
The coach bus will stop at the Floral Clock, and the guide will speak about it. The group will have 10 minutes to take a photo, learn about it, and then reboard the bus.
After reboarding the bus, it will pass by the Sir Adam Beck Generating Stations, and the guide will explain how the massive, continuous flow of water from Niagara Falls creates ideal conditions for producing hydroelectricity.
In the WhatsApp group chat, an infographic will be shared as a visual reference for the interior of Sir Adam Beck Generating Station.
The bus will stop at the Whirlpool Lookout, where the group will disembark to take in the view atop the escarpment of the Niagara Whirlpool. The guide will explain how the Whirlpool's unique counterclockwise rotation is created, as well as the history and distinctive features of the Whirlpool Aero Car.
In the WhatsApp group chat, an infographic will be shared to provide a visual aid for the Niagara Whirlpool.
The group will reboard the bus and continue along the Niagara Parkway. The guide will talk about the Niagara Region being well known for its Maple Syrup.
The group will pull up to the Maple Syrup Experience, deboard, and enjoy a Maple Syrup Tasting Experience. Afterwards, the group will have free time to explore the Maple Syrup Store.
Maple Syrup Experience Description: Immerse yourself in a guided tasting led by a knowledgeable Maple Syrup Specialist, who will take you on a sweet journey through the history and tradition of maple syrup. This educational and flavorful experience lets you sample different syrups, learn what makes each one unique, and enjoy Canada’s sweetest story together.
The group will reboard the bus, continue along the Niagara Parkway, pass and learn about the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge and the Original Hills Barrel. Then the guide will speak about famous Niagara Falls daredevils and the stunts they performed, Niagara Falls, New York, and, once Niagara Falls is within sight, introduce facts and figures about it!
Right before pulling up to the coach drop-off, the guide messages the group a Google Map of Niagara Falls, including dessert recommendations in the area, Skylon Tower/Daredevil Museum location, points of interest, and the end-of-day time and pick-up spot.
The group arrives at Clifton Hill and deboards the bus. The guide walks the group 5 minutes to the Niagara City Cruises counter, collects the tickets and distributes them to everyone.
The guide leads the group to the Niagara Boat Cruise entrance and ensures everyone boards safely.
Biodegradable raincoats are available upon request. To stay as dry as possible, it is best to stay on the bottom level of the boat, away from the edges.
The guide greets the group at the boat cruise's exit point, then leads them back up to street level.
Those who did not purchase tickets to the Skylon Tower or Daredevil Museum have free time to explore Niagara Falls. The guide walks the ticketed individuals over to the Skylon Tower/Daredevil Museum.
Arrive at the Skylon Tower and take the elevator to the observation deck to enjoy a 360-degree, panoramic, indoor/outdoor view of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Great Gorge, and the Niagara River. The average time for a visit to the Skylon Tower is 40 minutes.
For individuals who also purchased the Daredevil Museum, it is located on the main floor to the right of the ticket counter when you walk in the front entrance.
Daredevil Museum description: Dedicated to the homemade craft and unshakable courage of those who took on Niagara Falls. Wander among custom-built barrels and discover the stories of triumphs, near misses, and ingenious fixes that fueled each plunge. The Daredevil Museum is ideal for history buffs, thrill-seekers, and anyone curious about Niagara’s wildest feats.
Average duration: 30 minutes
After the Skylon Tower and/or Daredevil Museum visit, guests can enjoy their remaining free time to explore Niagara Falls.
Once within Toronto's city limits, your guide shares a Google Map of Toronto with you featuring food, drink, and dessert recommendations vetted by Savant Tours for your stay!
The map also highlights Toronto stores that offer Savant Tours' guests a one-time discount during their stay. The guide is available to provide support, recommendations, and advice to any guests who need help with the remainder of their stay in Toronto.
Simcoe & Bremner
100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6
