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There’s so much to see at Niagara Falls that it can be tough to know how to best fit it all in when you’ve only got limited time in the city. On this half-day tour, enjoy a curated selection of experiences, including a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist, an elevator ride to Niagara Gorge, and a walk through the Cave of the Winds, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience.

Get to know the best of Niagara Falls on this tour. Visit some of the area’s top attractions, like the incredible view from the top of the Skylon Tower, then head across the border to get front and center with the water on an exciting Maid of the Mist cruise. When Maid of the Mist is not running, embark on the thrilling Journey Behind the Falls excursion. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Niagara Falls (Ontario and New York) included.

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Discover the best if Niagara Falls on this comprehensive tour from Niagara Falls, New York. Avoid the crowds on a small-group tour that lets you explore the falls in four popular and distinct ways: enjoy the view from the walkways of the Cave of the Winds, ride aboard the Maid of the Mist (in season), travel to Goat Island, and see the falls from the American Observation Tower.

Experience one of nature's most popular attractions from three vantage points on this half-day tour of Niagara Falls (American side). Visit the Cave of the Winds, and take a cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls on the famous Maid of the Mist (early May to late October). Descend to the bottom of Niagara Gorge in an elevator, before heading upwards to soak in the scene from Prospect Point Observation Tower. There's plenty of time for photo ops to capture the famous falls on camera.

Experience this beautiful state park with walking and an engaging tour guide. Over four hours, you’ll experience some of the very best of the falls, from the Maid of the Mist (in season) to the Cave of the Winds. You’ll get around with the help of the guide, and your guide will share local myths, legends, and historical facts.

Feel the force of nature as you ride the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat right to the foot of Niagara Falls. Few experiences will get you so close to the action. Also enjoy a walking tour through Niagara Falls State Park, to admire views of the falls from other angles and to listen to stories about the daredevils and adventurers who have visited over the years.

There’s no need to choose between taking in views of the illuminated falls and coming up close with a boat ride on this half-day guided tour of Niagara Falls. Experience the spray of crashing waters on your face with a ride on the Maid of the Mist, ride an elevator down the Niagara Gorge, and see the falls lit up beneath the night sky at the Prospect Point Observation Tower.

From the depths of Niagara Gorge - seven decks down - to the heights of the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, get up close to Niagara Falls on a guided half-day tour of one of the world’s top natural wonders. Feel the falls’ power and take a boat journey to their edge on the Maid of the Mist (May to October), then head on the Cave of the Winds for a behind-the-scenes view.

Make the most of your time in the Niagara region with this small-group guided tour. A narrated walk brings the area to life with insights you'd likely miss on your own, while the Falls Incline Railway and the Niagara City Cruises boat ride get you up close to the falls without the hassle. Depart from Niagara Falls, NY, Toronto, or the Skylon Tower for a seamless experience.

Go on the ultimate Niagara Falls tour without having to plan any of the tedious details yourself with this Niagara Falls USA All-Inclusive tour. Not only does this experience visit the falls on the United States side with a guide leading the way, but it also includes an admission ticket to the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Observation Tower, and much more. Complimentary pickup and drop off is available from Niagara Falls, USA hotels.

If you want to experience the power of the Niagara River without getting wet, climb aboard this domed jet boat for a high-speed adventure. Travel upriver into the Niagara Gorge and stay dry beneath an enclosed dome as the water crashes in around you. Speed through rapids and see the swirling Niagara Whirlpool. Take photographs and listen to narration from your guide along the way.

Enjoy an unforgettable night at Niagara Falls on this small-group evening tour. Savor a 3-course dinner at a restaurant with views of the thundering falls lit up in vivid hues. Then, hop on a Niagara Falls cruise and watch a fireworks show over the water. Finally, head to Illumination Tower and enjoy the chance to control the color of the lights over the falls.

Some Niagara Falls tours are American and some are Canadian. Not this one. Get the full experience from both sides of the border on this deluxe tour of everything Niagara Falls has to offer. Visit all the must-see Niagara Falls attractions, from the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the exciting Cave of the Winds walk—even a trip to the top of the Skylon Tower and much more. All attraction and admission fees, plus hotel transfers and road tolls are included. Food and beverages are at your own expense.

"Niagara Virtual" at the Rainbow Air Tourism Center is a breathtaking Virtual Reality experience that takes you parasailing above, below, and all around iconic Niagara Falls! Step into one of 11 state-of-the-art simulators, strap in, and don your VR goggles for a thrilling 360-degree view adventure! Ascend in a helicopter before leaping from 3,500 feet - when you do, you take full control of your flight! It's a different experience every timeNavigate through stunning visuals - zip past the American and Horseshoe Falls, skim the water alongside the tour boats, fly up over the Falls from below - all this and more awaits you in this super-realistic environment! Whether you choose to play the built-in video game to score points and compete with friends and family, or simply relish the incredible scenery, this adventure offers unparalleled access to one of nature’s most spectacular wonders.

Kick start your Niagara Falls USA experience on this short yet unforgettable express tour. Begin with a 20 minute guided stroll through the oldest state park in America, where your local guide brings to life the powerful geology, dramatic history, and daring stunts that shaped Niagara's legend. Next, board the iconic Maid of the Mist for an exhilarating journey into the heart of Horseshoe Falls—feel the thunder, soak in the mist, and capture awe-inspiring views. Your tour also includes access to the Niagara Falls Observation Tower and a hop-on, hop-off Scenic Trolley pass so you can explore Goat Island, Luna Island, and more at your own pace. Want to level up your adventure? Add a thrilling walk beneath Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds OR soar above it all with the Fallsview Balloon Ride—Niagara’s only aerial experience. Perfect for curious travelers with limited time who want maximum wow-factor in one powerful package.

Experience Niagara Falls by day and night on this small-group day tour. A driving tour of the area helps you get your bearings. Then, see the Falls from three different angles: from above at Skylon Tower, up close aboard a cruise, and the Journey Behind the Falls. Relax after a day of sightseeing with dinner at a restaurant offering dramatic views of Horseshoe Falls lit up.

Experience Niagara Falls on a half-day small-group tour, including a thrilling ride on a Jetboat. Travel by comfortable transportation and listen to guided commentary during the journey. Your Jetboat experience kicks the excitement up a few notches from what you get on the tame Maid of the Mist. Take in the iconic falls as you cruise across Class 5 whitewater rapids, then relax on the way back to the city.

After a hotel pickup, head to the central part of Niagara Falls with a guide, who will provide a detailed tour of the Canadian side of the falls, offering stories, history and fun facts along the way. Start with an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of the Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls — the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls from 520 feet in the air. Next, experience the Journey Behind the Falls excursion, where the sound is like thunder and the view is unparalleled. See the Horseshoe Falls rumble from 13 stories above — dropping over 700,000 gallons of water every second at 40 miles per hour. Then, during summer and fall months, take a Niagara City Cruises boat ride for an up-close look at the falls. In winter and spring months, enjoy the Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Fury and/or White Water Walk. Note: The boat ride is seasonal and operates from May till November.

Experience the beauty of the Niagara River on this guided, 3-hour kayaking tour, departing from Grand Island on the American side. Paddle along the river that forms part of the border between the U.S. and Canada while taking in the scenery of the Upper Niagara River islands, including the River Lea Farmhouse, a famous Victorian farmhouse where President Grover Cleveland once worked. Along the journey, wildlife abounds, from eagles to beavers and mink. A single or double kayak, light snack, and bottled water are included.