Best of Niagara Falls USA: Cave of the Winds & Maid of the Mist
Description
Experience the best of Niagara Falls, USA on this guided small-group tour featuring the area's most iconic attractions. Get up close to the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (seasonal), feel the power of Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds, and enjoy spectacular views from Goat Island and the American Observation Tower. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a fun, stress-free way to see Niagara Falls with an expert local guide. • Trip aboard the Maid of the Mist to get up close and personal with the Falls (seasonal, May through October) • Stop at the American Observation Tower • Tour of the Cave of the Winds • Visit to Goat Island where you will take in amazing views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls • Small, intimate group tours that consist of approximately six people • Pick up and drop off at any location in Niagara Falls, NY
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Itinerary
Your experience begins with convenient pickup from select locations in Niagara Falls, New York or Niagara Falls, Ontario. Guests staying in downtown accommodations on either side of the border can enjoy complimentary hotel pickup. Sit back and relax as your guide introduces you to the history and natural beauty of Niagara Falls before heading into Niagara Falls State Park to begin the tour.
Enter Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the United States, where you will experience incredible views of the world-famous waterfalls while learning about the history and geology of this natural wonder.
Explore Goat Island, located in the Niagara River between the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Walk along scenic paths and enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfalls and Niagara Gorge.
Board the legendary Maid of the Mist boat ride for an unforgettable journey to the base of Niagara Falls. Sail past the American Falls and toward the powerful Horseshoe Falls while experiencing the mist and thunder of the cascading water up close.
Descend approximately 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge at Cave of the Winds. Walk along wooden platforms leading to the famous Hurricane Deck, where you can stand just feet from the rushing waters of Bridal Veil Falls.
Visit Three Sisters Islands, a group of small islands connected by footbridges in the Niagara River where you can experience close-up views of the powerful upper rapids rushing toward Niagara Falls.
Stop at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower for incredible panoramic views overlooking the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls as they plunge into the Niagara Gorge.
Enjoy a short narrated drive through Niagara Falls, New York as your guide points out landmarks and shares stories about the city’s history and the development of tourism around Niagara Falls.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from most hotels in the downtown Niagara Falls, NY area. Please contact us if you are unsure of your pick-up location. We can also arrange pick-up points for people that are driving into the area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(497)
Amazing and great tour guide. Small group made it wonderful. I would recommend going. Great tour guide too
Peter was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Mark, our tour guide was very nice and took great care of our group of 10 which included 4 children. Since we had been in the Niagera Falls area a couple days before this tour, we felt we really overpaid for the transportation to park, as we were staying right at park entry. and the two trips included in our ticket (44.00 total). That was about all the tour included for 114.00 apiece plus tax. If you are an independent traveler, skip this and just buy the tickets for Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds yourself. Niagera Falls State Park is very easy to walk on your own with the signage.
Brandi was awesome!!!! Tour was awesome!!! Above, below, and in the falls...cant beat it! Get all the best views and was percect👌
Brandi delivering the full Niagara experience from every possible angle with that kind of energy is simply unbeatable! 🎊
Great way to easily see the falls. Mark was a great guide providing us with stories and historical facts throughout.
Mark was our tour guide and he was amazing! He is incredibly knowledgeable about Niagara Falls and its history and did a fantastic job of helping us to learn and understand the area. Highly recommend this tour.
Mark's depth of knowledge about Niagara and its history has a way of making everything you see feel so much richer! 👏
Mark was an unbelievable guide and we had a great time and saw every important spot. I highly recommend this trip very family friendly perfect for small groups.
It’s awesome that you got to see all the key spots while still keeping the trip comfortable, family-friendly, and ideal for a small group
Niagara Falls had been on my bucket list for some time and it did not disappoint. We were extremely fortunate that my daughter and I were the only 2 people on the tour so it was like having our own personal travel guide. We were picked up on time at the designated pick up point. Richard was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable, he was helpful and flexible in what we wanted to see and do. The falls were amazing and mesmerising and we thoroughly enjoyed our morning. I can totally recommend and if you get Richard as your guide you will have the best time.
Niagara Falls is a bucket-list spot for a reason, and Richard clearly helped make your morning feel personal and unforgettable, it’s lovely to hear you and your daughter had such a special time by the Falls 🌊
The tour guide was wonderful and the falls are amazing. Be advised that if you go in the winter, many areas are closed, which is not clearly identified in the description of the activity. The guide does a good job of being upfront about that, but it is good to know going in.
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Absolutely fantastic. Would recommend. Mark was a great guide and very insightful. He took his time and helped out with pictures and made the tour in freezing temperatures fun and exciting. Can’t go wrong booking this tour. Worth the money.
What a fantastic experience—Mark is a great guide! ❄️Love that he kept it fun even in the cold and helped capture those moments!
