USA · NIAGARA FALLS TOURS

The 15 Niagara Falls Tours That Earn Their Price

27 tours  ·  from $56

Good niagara falls tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides - Hotel pickup and a guide-led start
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Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

1.Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,841 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Our pick

Spend about six hours seeing Niagara Falls from the US and Canadian sides with Over the Falls Tours. Your guide handles transport, tolls, admissions, and border crossings while you visit Maid of the Mist or Journey Behind the Falls, Cave of the Winds, Skylon Tower, and key viewpoints.

“Stay on the Canada side and take the all day tour it is so worth it at least if it’s your first time”

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Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders! - Cave of the Winds: prepare to get soaked
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Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!

2.Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,372 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

See Niagara Falls from the river, gorge, islands, and Prospect Point on a four-hour guided tour from Niagara Falls, New York. You’ll ride the Maid of the Mist, brave Cave of the Winds, and visit American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls. Guides such as Dale, Shelly, and Lenny add local stories and humor.

“Wonderful day with our excellent guide Lenny! He was the best. Well planned trip with a nice variety of activities. Be sure to wear your rain ponchos.”

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Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure - The Observation Tower and Niagara’s three major falls
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Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

3.Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,924 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about four hours exploring Niagara Falls State Park with a local guide, riding the Maid of the Mist from May to October, viewing all three falls from the Observation Tower, and getting close to Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds. Guides such as Logan, Vic, and Rocco are known for lively local facts.

“Wonderful you! Our guide Vic was great! He made our experience so enjoyable. This tour has lots of stops besides the falls.”

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Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option - Starting high at Skylon Tower
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Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

4.Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,516 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend about six hours seeing Niagara Falls from the Canadian and US sides. Ride the Maid of the Mist when it runs, or visit Journey Behind the Falls in the off-season. Guides such as Nick, Patty, Dayna, Jessica, and Nancy lead small groups of up to 32, with hotel pickup included.

“It was a wonderful way to spend a day. Ross, our guide was very knowledgeable and sweet. This tour offers all views of both sides of the falls. Comfortable van and great people.”

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All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE - Cave of the Winds and the Hurricane Deck
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All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE

5.All Inclusive Niagara Falls USA Tour W/Boat Ride,Cave & Much MORE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,902 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend four to five hours seeing Niagara Falls with a guide such as Jimmy, Debbie, Sunny, or Uncle Moe. The tour includes Maid of the Mist in season, Cave of the Winds, the Observation Tower, Prospect Point, Goat Island, Luna Island, and Terrapin Point, with USA-side hotel pickup.

“This was a GREAT experience and our guide “Uncle Moe” was fantastic. Between the natural wonder and beauty of the falls and Moe’s information and input, thus was FANTASTIC”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: First Boat Cruise & Behind Falls Tour - What the boat ride is really like
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Niagara Falls, Canada: First Boat Cruise & Behind Falls Tour

6.Niagara Falls, Canada: First Boat Cruise & Behind Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,398 reviews · from $116

Meet your English-speaking guide at Niagara City Cruises, board the first boat for a close Horseshoe Falls view, then walk the gorge and enter Journey Behind the Falls. Guides such as Gord, Mary, Deanna, and Madeleine are known for lively local stories. Expect water, stairs, and plenty of walking.

“Early morning was perfect. No contending with crowds. Our guide handled all the tickets which made it easy. Linda was our guide and she was absolutely wonderful. She shared just the right amount of humor with history. She made Niagra come to life! Small groups of 15 for the tour gave her a chance to get to know a little something about each of us! Highly recommend the early morning tour if you plan on taking the cruise.”

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From NYC: 1-Day Niagara Falls Tour - The overnight bus ride and morning arrival
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From NYC: 1-Day Niagara Falls Tour

7.1-Day Niagara Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,376 reviews · 22 hours · from $160

Travel overnight from Manhattan to Niagara Falls with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Emily, Amy, or Maria Clara. Visit the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls, explore Goat Island, and add the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds. Expect a long bus ride, timed stops, and a buffet lunch.

“It was great. Our guide is so cute and kind. Miss Emily. She helped with everything. She gave all information about Niagara Falls. Transportation was good too. Safe.”

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From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour - Leaving Manhattan for a very long road day
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From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour

8.Niagara Falls One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,138 reviews · 22 - 23 hours · from $180

Travel from Manhattan to Niagara Falls with Royal City Tours, spend about five hours at the park, and ride the Maid of the Mist when operating. Guides such as Brian, Joel, Richard, and Adolfo lead walks around the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls. Expect a very long bus journey, short breaks, and a possible evening light show.

“Trip itself amazing, bus gets uncomfortable after a good few hours but other than that trip was amazing firework show was 10/10!!”

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From NYC: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour - The 6:30 AM departure from West 42nd Street
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From NYC: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour

9.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,042 reviews · 2 days · from $340

Leave Manhattan early for Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake, and Niagara Falls. See Goat Island, Three Sisters Islands, and the Falls at night, then take Maid of the Mist from May to October. Winter departures include Cave of the Winds and Power Vista. A hotel, breakfast, guide, transport, and outlet stop are included.

“Prompt clear pick up! Clear instructions by both guides in several languages (very impressive). We didn't think we could go to Canadian Side of Niagra Falls so that was such a lovely surprise 😀 really made our first day. Driver was great and stops were frequent. Andy was very knowledgeable although forgotten what he said (that's just me 🤣). Looking forward to tomorrow and what that can bring! Im sure it will be just as great as today 💫🌟⭐️💫🌟 O our room was huge and very lovely too!!”

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Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC - Watkins Glen and Montour Falls: a worthwhile first stop
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Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

10.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Leave Midtown Manhattan early for Watkins Glen or Montour Falls, Niagara Falls by day and night, an optional Canadian crossing, and a seasonal Maid of the Mist ride. Your guide, hotel, breakfast, transport, attraction fees, and outlet stop are included.

“This tour was very well planned and super organized. Bus ride was comfortable too! Tour guide kept us all engaged”

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Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch - Journey Behind the Falls puts you close to the power
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Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

11.Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 968 reviews · 5h 30m · from $305

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Niagara Falls from every angle. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and tickets, while you visit Journey Behind the Falls, take a 12-minute helicopter flight, cruise on Voyage to the Falls, and enjoy lunch at Skylon Tower. Pickup is available on the Canadian side.

“Great trip! Only thing I would recommend is that you don’t rush lunch at skyline.”

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Niagara Falls, NY: Maid of the Mist Boat & Falls Sightseeing - What the walking tour adds
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Niagara Falls, NY: Maid of the Mist Boat & Falls Sightseeing

12.Niagara Falls, NY: Maid of the Mist Boat & Falls Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 953 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Meet Peter, Nate, or another 5 Star Niagara Tours guide near Comfort Inn The Pointe for a two-hour outing. Ride Maid of the Mist into the spray, then walk from Hennepin Rock to Prospect Point while hearing local stories and getting photo tips.

“Paul and Peter did everything they could to make sure everyone had a safe and wonderful tour”

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Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise - Meeting the falls from the water
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Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise

13.Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 773 reviews · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skylon Tower for a small-group tour of Niagara Falls. Ride 520 feet to the observation deck, explore tunnels behind the water, then take the seasonal Voyage to the Falls cruise. Guides such as Idania and Alisha add history, humor, and practical help.

“Excellent trip. Our quide told us interesting facts about the falls. Boat trip was amazing.”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour with Cruise & Maple Tasting - Seeing the Falls at Table Rock
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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour with Cruise & Maple Tasting

14.From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour with Cruise & Maple Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 767 reviews · 9h 30m · from $124

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a climate-controlled coach with an English-speaking guide. You’ll take a seasonal boat cruise or Journey Behind the Falls, enjoy maple tasting, see the Whirlpool, and get free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Optional lunch and helicopter flights add cost.

“A great day at Niagara falls and Niagara on the lake. Nice finale of the tour is the ice wine tasting. The guide has everything prepared and explains a lot about the history, the present and the culture of Canada.”

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From NYC: Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist - Meeting at Times Square before sunrise
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From NYC: Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist

15.Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 706 reviews · 19 hours · from $269

Leave Times Square at 4 AM for a long but rewarding day at Niagara Falls. You’ll travel by motorcoach, hear from an English or Spanish guide such as Roberto, Arturo, or Jay, see the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls, and optionally ride Maid of the Mist.

“Alicia was a great tour guide! Amazing journey with great drivers to and fro!”

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