Visit the best attractions on the American side of Niagara Falls on this half-day tour. Learn all about the Falls and experience their mighty power up close aboard the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 4 - 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup and drop-off is available from select downtown hotels in Niagara Falls, New York
Private group available

Itinerary

4 - 4.5 hours

Niagara Falls, USA
Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
Cave of the Winds
Whirlpool State Park
Niagara Falls, USA

Pickup included

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Other stop

Highlights

Take an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls onboard the historic Maid of the Mist
Marvel and be "blown away" at the Cave of the Winds at the base of the American Falls
View all of Niagara Falls' splendor from Goat Island and Terrapin Point
Learn the history of the hydroelectric dams and the experiments of Nikola Tesla

Full description

Get up close to the scenic beauty of Niagara Falls, New York, on this half-day tour. Visit the American side's top attractions, including a ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist. Your experienced and personable guide will share with you the region's rich history. Your tour begins with hotel pickup from Niagara Falls, New York, or Niagara Falls, Ontario. The first stop is Niagara Falls State Park. Descend 250 feet to the base of the American Falls to board the world-famous Maid of the Mist boat. Sail up to the Horseshoe Falls, to feel the refreshing spray and hear the roar of water rushing over its cliffs. Get up close and personal to the Falls at the Cave of the Winds. Descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge and then get kitted out in a poncho and specialized footwear. Hike a series of wooden walkways up to the famous "Hurricane Deck." Enjoy views of the Falls from various lookout spots, like Prospect Point and Terrapin Point. Walk around Whirlpool State Park for panoramic viewing of the Niagara Rapids and Whirlpool from atop the Niagara Gorge Trail.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Four to five-hour sightseeing tour
Transport by climate-controlled bus
English-speaking guide
Admission to American Observation Tower
Admission to Maid of the Mist
Admission to Cave of the Winds
All applicable local taxes, fees, and road tolls

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Important information

What to bring

Passport
Comfortable shoes
Visa, if required
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour operates on the American side of Niagara Falls
This tour operates rain or shine
If you selected pickup in Canada, you must have a valid passport and relevant visa to cross the international border
Ponchos will be provided at Maid of the Mist and at Cave of the Winds
Food and drink is not included in this activity

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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John T was a fantastic tour guide, from Gray Line Tours, start to finish! He had a pleasant & humorous personality. He had great facts to share about the sights we were seeing & even some side points as we drove to our destinations. He was a safe driver & made sure our total group of 18 were accounted for throughout our tour. I highly recommend John & Gray Line Tours to anyone visiting the Niagara area! It really made our wedding anniversary trip a once in a lifetime experience!

August 1, 2021

The activities were quite good, the guide was very friendly but quite uncontrolled, an activity that supposedly lasted 4 hours. And it started at 10 a.m. They became 7 because you have to wait for your turn in the waiting line, so I missed doing an activity that was scheduled for 4.30 and they do not return the money even though it is supposedly the fault of the bad organization they have

July 5, 2021

Good information from guide and timing was perfect.

September 25, 2021

Niagara Falls, USA: Made in America Tour & Maid of the Mist

Niagara Falls, USA: Made in America Tour & Maid of the Mist

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