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Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise

1. Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise

Experience the best way to see Niagara Falls on foot with our Best of Niagara Falls Canada Walking Tour! You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Your fun-filled, Niagara Falls tour begins with your local friendly guide meeting you outside of the Skylon Tower. While you are there, you will ascend 520 ft. in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you will be treated to an incredible, birds-eye view of all three Niagara Falls (Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and the American Falls), as well as the Niagara River and surrounding area. Once you get back on the ground, your next stop will have you descend 125 ft (approx. 40m) to explore cave-like tunnels behind the Falls at Journey Behind the Falls. This experience is a treat for the senses as you’ll be able to not only hear the falls but feel them as well. The tunnels lead to two observation decks, giving you the perfect photo opportunity. After your visit to Journey Behind the Falls, we will take you to board the Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour. On your cruise, you will sail around the Niagara gorge and get as close as possible to the Falls. You can expect to feel the refreshing mist on your skin during this boat ride but don’t worry, you will be provided with a recyclable rain poncho. Once you have finished your amazing boat ride, your tour will come to a close and you and your guide will part ways.

From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour

2. From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour

Depart New York City and journey to Niagara Falls in New York State to experience the natural wonder from multiple perspectives. Ride the famous Maid of the Mist boat and get up close to attractions such as Horseshoe Falls and American Falls. Leave NYC late at night to arrive in the early morning to morning-mist rainbows and the falls’ magnificent roars. Alternatively, depart New York City in the morning for a chance to see the falls change from day to night, and to witness a light show and fireworks. Hear the roar of the waterfalls and see magical rainbows that'll take your breath away in the early morning before the crowds arrive. Climb aboard the famous Maid of the Mist boat to get up close to the immense Horseshoe Falls. Visit attractions such as the uninhabited Goat Island and Luna Island on the Niagara River. Get stunning views of the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls and gaze in awe at the rapids of the Niagara River as it tumbles towards the amazing cascades.

From New York City: Niagara Falls Full-Day Bus Tour

3. From New York City: Niagara Falls Full-Day Bus Tour

Take a day trip by comfortable bus to famous Niagara Falls. Enjoy a smooth round-trip journey, different vantage points to view the Falls, free time in Niagara, and, when in season, a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat. Begin your day with a morning departure from Times Square in Manhattan. Travel by comfortable motorcoach in the company of your guide. Enjoy the scenic landscape of upstate New York on your journey north. Take advantage of the wi-fi on board. The travel time is approximately 7-8 hours, each way, with one rest stop. Experience the adventure, beauty, and natural wonder of Niagara Falls aboard the historic Maid of the Mist boat, or, when the Maid of the Mist is not running, from other observation points such as Gorge Walk. Learn about the interesting history of these mighty waters and enjoy spectacular views of the falls from different vantage points. You will have the opportunity for lunch on your own, souvenir shopping, and exploring the beautiful Niagara Falls State Park. After an unforgettable experience and wonderful memories, relax onboard your comfortable motorcoach for the return to Times Square in Manhattan, arriving back between 11 PM-midnight.

Niagara Falls, USA: Night Illumination Walking Tour

4. Niagara Falls, USA: Night Illumination Walking Tour

See the breathtaking Niagara Falls illuminated at night from several different vantage points on this night tour of Niagara Falls. Learn about the history of Niagara Falls from your guide while experiencing the night show. Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is illuminated in an array of colors, making it one of the most majestic places on earth. Experience the illuminated Niagara Falls from Luna Island, located at the tip of Goat Island next to the Canadian Falls and Prospect Point Observation Tower. Choose between a 1-hour and 90-minute tour. The 1-hour tour includes a visit to the American Falls and the Bridal Falls. The 90-minute tour includes the American Falls, Bridal Falls, and Horseshoe Falls.

Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour

5. Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour

Take this beautiful guided walk through Niagara Falls State Park with a professional, local, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guide. Your guide will show you the best of what the falls have to offer, whilst giving you exciting and interesting historical information throughout! Enjoy the mesmerizing views, and then an exciting Maid of the Mist boat ride and before getting showered under 60,000 gallons of water on the hurricane deck at the Cave of the Winds. Take in the jaw-dropping sights of the Horse-Shoe Canadian Falls from Terrapin Point on Goat Island, and the Bridal Veil and American Falls from Luna Island. Your guide will meet you at a designated meeting point to begin your adventure through Niagara Falls State Park. Not only will you get to see all three falls - the Horse-Shoe Canadian Falls, Bridal Veil, and American Falls- from the ideal picturesque spots, but you will also take a smooth and scenic boat ride on the world-renowned Maid of the Mist boat that takes you so close to the falls that you can actually feel the mist of it on your face. The excitement doesn’t stop there, you will then walk with your guide to Goat Island to the thrilling Cave of the Winds experience where you will be beneath the Bridal Veil Falls. Here you will have access to the hurricane deck which is as exciting as it sounds. All the while, your guide will be providing fun and interesting information.

Niagara Falls: US & Canada Full-Day Tour & Lunch

6. Niagara Falls: US & Canada Full-Day Tour & Lunch

Begin your cross-border Niagara Falls with pick up directly from your hotel. The first half of your tour will take place in the USA. Then, start the day with a visit to one of the most iconic attractions in Niagara Falls - a boat ride on the Maid of the Mist. While on board, be treated to an amazing view, hear the thunderous roars of the rushing waterfalls and feel the mist on your skin - but don’t worry, you will be provided with a rain poncho for this boat ride. Also, have an opportunity to check out the view from the Prospect Point Observation Tower which extends out past the gorge and has an amazing panoramic viewpoint for all 3 Niagara Falls. After the boat ride, head over to Cave of the Winds where you will descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge before heading out onto a series of walkways leading to the “hurricane deck”. If you venture all the way to the hurricane deck, you can expect to get wet and really feel the wind coming off the Bridal Veil Falls - since you’ll be only a few feet away! Next, your guide will take you to Goat Island and Luna Island for some amazing views of the Falls and some fun facts about the area before heading to Canada for the 2nd half of your tour. Your first stop on the Canadian side of the Falls will be a break for lunch at Skylon Tower where you will head up a glass elevator to the restaurant which provides an incredible birds-eye view of the Falls to gaze upon while you eat. After lunch, you can take the elevator up to the observation deck area to get a 360-degree view of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. Once you get back on the ground, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of the area passing multiple points of interest including the Dufferin Islands, the International Control Dam, and Old Scow before heading to your next stop at Journey Behind the Falls. At Journey Behind the Falls, descend 125 feet (approximately 40m) to explore cave-like tunnels. This experience is a treat for the senses as you’ll be able to not only hear the falls but feel them as well. The tunnels lead to 2 observation decks, giving you the perfect photo opportunity. For the final portion of your tour, your guide will take you to view the Niagara Whirlpool for another incredible photo opportunity. At the end of your Niagara Falls tour, your guide will drop you off back at your hotel.

Niagara Falls USA: Boat Tour & Helicopter Ride with Transfer

7. Niagara Falls USA: Boat Tour & Helicopter Ride with Transfer

Experience all the wonders of the powerful Niagara Falls with this one-of-a-kind tour. Hear the thunderous roars of the falls on a scenic boat trip, visit the striking Goat Island, walk through the gorge at Cave of the Winds, and feel the thrill of flying on a panoramic helicopter ride. Begin your adventure by getting picked up from your hotel. Check out the view from the Prospect Point Observation Tower, before boarding your boat for the Maid of the Mist tour. Marvel at the site from a unique perspective as you navigate and hear the power of the thundering waterfalls. Stop for a visit at Goat Island, connected to Terrapin Point and Luna Island. See the Nikola Tesla monument overlooking the falls and get close to the Bridal Veil Falls. Head over to Cave of the Winds and descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Travel through a series of walkways leading to the “hurricane deck”, only a few feet away from the Bridal Veil Falls. Your proximity to the falls will make you feel like you’re surrounded by tropical storm-like conditions, even when it’s calm out. Up next, reach the moment you’ve been waiting for all day. Your guide will assist you in boarding a Rainbow Air helicopter for an unforgettable ride above Niagara Falls, the gorge, and the surrounding area. Finish the day on a high note with fascinating views before traveling back to your hotel.

Niagara Falls, USA: Day & Night Small Group Tour with Dinner

8. Niagara Falls, USA: Day & Night Small Group Tour with Dinner

Spend the day exploring Niagara Falls, USA. Be impressed by the cascading waterfalls in the afternoon, enjoy a savory dinner, and be mesmerized by the colored lights on the Falls at night. Begin your tour with a hotel pickup and meet your guide to travel to the Cave of the Winds. Learn Niagara Falls' role in generating electricity before heading to the "hurricane deck". Get close to the Bridal Veil Falls and feel as if you are surrounded by tropical storm-like conditions. After your visit to the Cave of the Winds, venture to Goat Island which connects to Terrapin Point and Luna Island. Learn more about the history of the Falls, see the Nikola Tesla monument, and enjoy a view of Bridal Veil Falls which is situated between Goat Island and Luna Island. Next, visit Whirlpool State Park. While here, snap some impressive photos of Niagara’s Whirlpool Rapids. Then, set sail on the Maid of the Mist boat ride. Before you board, take in the views from the Prospect Point Observation Tower, located directly above the boarding site. While you’re on the Maid of the Mist boat tour, hear the roar of the thunderous cascades of water and feel the water spray forth from this incredible force of nature.     After the boat ride, enjoy some dinner at a delicious sushi restaurant. After dinner, head back to Goat Island for the best view of the illuminated waterfalls before heading to Luna Island. At the end of your Niagara Falls tour, be returned to your hotel.

Niagara Falls: Guided Falls Tour with Dinner and Fireworks

9. Niagara Falls: Guided Falls Tour with Dinner and Fireworks

Each group has an assigned personal professional tour guide to take you on this incredible experience. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel/Airbnb and take you to the mesmerizing Maid of the Mist boat ride- a smooth and scenic ride that takes you so close to the falls that you can actually feel the mist of it on your face. Your guide will then take you to the best viewing and picturesque spots that the Niagara State Park has to offer- including the observation deck, Terrapin Point, and Luna Island to view all three of the magnificent waterfalls- the Canadian Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the American falls. All the while your guide will be providing interesting, fun, and informative information. After appreciating the magnificence of the falls during the sunset/evening, enjoy a 3-course dinner at the 5-star Steak Stone and Sushi restaurant which has options for all! After dinner, your guide will escort you back to the falls to the ideal viewing spot to watch the incredible illumination lights show where the changing colors of light shine onto the falls, each one giving it a dazzling new look! Also, witness an incredible firework display over the illuminated falls against the black of the night- that is as good as it gets! When you’ve filled up on food and adventure, your guide will drop you back to your hotel.

Niagara Falls: Small-Group Tour with Maid of the Mist Ride

10. Niagara Falls: Small-Group Tour with Maid of the Mist Ride

See the best of Niagara Falls, New York on a sightseeing cruise. Visit the Cave of the Winds, walk on the hurricane deck, and cruise on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. View the islands and admire Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, Whirlpool Falls, and Bridal Veil falls. Enjoy pickup from the location of your choice in Niagara Falls, New York. Transfer to the Cave of the Winds. Journey 175 feet in the elevator into Niagara Gorge. Put on your yellow poncho and special footwear and feel the spray on your face as you venture along the walkway to the hurricane deck. Then, board the famous Maid of the Mist boat and take in the magnificent views from the water. Go to the Observation Tower to experience the only place in the park where you can see both the American and Horseshoe Falls at the same time Admire attractions such as the Whirlpool Falls and Luna Island, and head to Goat Island to see the Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls from different viewpoints. Then, get dropped off at your accommodation in downtown Niagara Falls, New York.

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What people are saying about Niagara Falls, USA

I participated in the Niagara Falls sightseeing day bus tour night departure. Most of the tourists were from overseas. The guide was also fun and kind. In the morning, I was lucky to see a big double rainbow over Niagara. The powerful waterfall is a masterpiece. It was great to be blessed with fine weather. The autumn leaves were also beautiful.

Muy buen trabajo de los guías. Muy bien explicado, didáctico, y sobre todo ameno. Estos comentarios los hacemos no por el cupón, sino porque es verdad, y es lo que sentimos después de esta asombrosa escurríos a las Cataratas Del Niágara. Muchas gracias por toda su amabilidad y ayuda.

Excellent experience so far! Mr Roberto and our driver are very polite and friendly, gave us all the essential information we needed! The bus was on time and a stop for breakfast was also programmed! The landscape is breathtaking! I recommend the trip!

The guide and the bus driver both were excellent. Gave us the break we needed and took us to the falls and back on time. They told us about the important land marks along the way

The Both Drivers and the Brian the Guide was very kind and knowledgeable