Niagara Falls USA Tour with Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds
Description
Explore stunning views of both American and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls during this guided, small-group walking tour through Goat Island, Luna Island, and Three Sisters Island. Listen to little-known stories and background on the iconic waterfall, with plenty of panoramic photo stops along the way. This tour also INCLUDES admission tickets to Cave of the Winds AND Maid of the Mist (operating May through October). A small-group guided walking tour of the Niagara Falls Get up close and personal with the falls from three pedestrian-friendly islands Enjoy a personalized travel experience in a group capped at 10 travelers
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The Maid of the Mist is a popular boat tour that takes visitors on a journey close to the base of Niagara Falls, offering an exhilarating experience with up-close views of the American and Horseshoe Falls. Operating May through October, please phone ahead to check availability.
Soar above the gorge at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower! Extending out over the Niagara River, this glass-walled deck offers sweeping, unobstructed views of all three falls—American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe
Enjoy a spectacular view of the bridal veil falls and American from Luna Island.
See the iconic statue of Nikola Tesla, honoring the brilliant inventor whose work with alternating current helped make large-scale hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls possible.
At Cave of the Winds you’ll descend into the Niagara Gorge before embarking on a series of walkways leading to the famous “hurricane deck”. It has been said that even on a clear, calm day, a trip to the hurricane deck feels like you’re standing in the middle of a tropical storm! For those who choose to continue with the optional Maid of the Mist boat ride instead, your guide will bring you to the Prospect Point Observation Tower for an up-close look at the Falls.
Terrapin Point is a scenic observation area on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park, offering stunning views of the Horseshoe Falls, one of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. It is located on the American side of the border, providing a vantage point to see the powerful cascade of water and the mist that rises from the falls. Renovated several times, it features accessible walkways and viewing platforms for visitors to enjoy the natural spectacle up close.
Check out the spectacular view of the Canadian Horseshoe falls from the Terrapin Point on Goat Island!
On your walking tour of Niagara Falls, NY , your guide will meet you at the Sitting Nikola Tesla Statue near the goat island parking lot. Goat Island is well known for having one of the most magnificent views of both the American and Canadian Falls. After visiting the Tesla statue, your guide will bring you to The next stop on your tour will be Luna Island which separates the American and Bridal Veil Falls. This Island was originally called Prospect Island but it was renamed for the famous lunar rainbows that appear over it on bright, moonlit nights.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note the boat ride is seasonal and operates May through October. Please phone ahead to confirm availability.
Reviews(61)
The whole family had a great time. The views were amazing, the lines were fast, the boat wasn't too crowded, and we didn't even get as wet as we did on the Cave of the Winds tour.
You will get wet on Cave of the Winds even with the poncho. However, it is absolutely worth it. Mist boat gets you very close and it also great. Mist ride is about 15 minutes. Do expect some wait time in line for elevators down and up from the Cave tour. Even at 7pm on June 28, the wait was about 25 minutes to get down. Up was a bit quicker. Overall, highly recommend this.
Had a great experience with Rich as our tour guide! He was super knowledgeable and made everything really interesting without it feeling overwhelming. He was also right on time and even texted us to let us know he was on his way, which was a nice touch. Even our two teenagers thought he was great, which says a lot! Overall, really easygoing and enjoyable—would definitely recommend!
Sounds like Rich struck the perfect balance of informative and easygoing, he’ll really appreciate the shoutout 🏙️
We did have a wonderful time our tour guide . The Mainer of the mist was awesome exciting and vibrant experience with many tourists enjoying too the scenic view . The caves of the wind is exciting but unfortunately we were not able to explore down the George due to the season preparation weather .thou we tried to go up to experience the feeling of the water falls. But unable due to high wind and its drizzle hard. But we still have good time taking pictures and listening the force of the falls. By be next time we need to come early month
Our guide was was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Our guide knew all the facts that we asked her about and moved at a pace that was comfortable for us.
Its alot of walking but well worth it.our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly.one of a ki d experience!!
We enjoyed the walking tour. Informative and had a great time. Highly recommend taking this tour. But, make sure you wear good walking shoes.
Said was so knowledgeable about the falls, the area the history and it made it so interesting. Excellent guide and host
This was an amazing experience!! Alexis madr this simple, and easy to navigate. No stress, all fun and adventure!!!
First of all our guide was late in arriving and was in a wheelchair which made it difficult for him to be with us the whole time. He did provide a lot of information and directional instructions since he was not able to go with us to all places. Original itinerary stated 3 to 3 1/2 hours and mentioned a small van and even hotel pickup. When receiving my tickets we were just given a meeting place. However we walked to all places and he left us after 2 hours to finish seeing all places on our own. We noted other guides staying with their groups. I’m sure his being in a wheelchair limited his access but disappointing to us overall. Not sure I would book a tour for this if I had to do all over again. Niagara
