Guided Tours

Niagara Falls (USA) Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Cave of the Winds & Observation Tower Guided Tour

Visitors in rain ponchos on Cave of the Winds tour platform, Niagara Falls, New York.

Visitors in yellow ponchos on the Cave of the Winds tour near Niagara Falls.

Boat approaching Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls.

Person viewing Niagara Falls through binoculars on Maid of the Mist tour.

Duration

3 hrs - 4 hrs

Open today

8:30pm - 2:00am

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

4.6/5(504)

Timothy S

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

The whole tour was everything expected and much more. This was our first time to Niagara Falls. The Falls their selves was spectacular. The tour guide we had was entertaining yet educational. He was a local and shared many stories. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Jennifer N

Family

Verified booking

5 days ago

We had an awesome tour guide named Bryan! He was very knowledgeable about the falls and its history. It was pretty busy when we went, so not having to wait in the lines for tickets for the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the winds was great.

Maria E

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Activities were well planned accordingly to time, instructions from the guide were clear. He made the most of our time to ensure we got good pictures and enjoy the tour. The stories and facts were interesting.

Maria D

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

I really enjoyed the whole experience and the tour guide did an awesome job entertaining us. The least favorite was the seagull infestation at the cave of the winds which is out of your control.

Sheila C

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was easy to book. Loved the meeting location. Close to parking and easy to find. We were greeted by the check in person and given instruction on where to meet our guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable. He took us to all the location gave instructions and answered all of our questions. Enjoyed the walking aspect of the tour. The boat ride was nice. If you get motion sick I would take something before the ride. It is a short ride. I didn't feel nauseous until the very end. The other three people with me didn't feel sick at all. Be aware on the cave of the wind you get very wet and it's windy. My husband enjoyed this the most. They have a trolly you can board for $5 each adult at the end to take you back near parking lot. We enjoyed the beautiful walk back.

Mary S

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This was one of the best experiences my family has had! Our tour guide was very knowledgable about the history and geography of the falls. He was very kind, patient, and funny. Along with all the information, he had a plethora of falls coded dad jokes. He was very patient with allowing our group to take as much time as we wanted at the Observation Tower and other lookout points. He took time to talk to everyone, ask questions about where we were from, and seemed genuinely interested in meeting the people in his group. And he was very willing to take family/group pictures. Our favorite part about the experience was riding the Maid of the Mist. It was exciting and fun.

Start your day ahead of the crowds with early access to the Maid of the Mist and a guided tour of top USA-side attractions at Niagara Falls.

The iconic Maid of the Mist boat ride (seasonal; available from May to October) takes you right into the mist and roar of Horseshoe Falls. At Cave of the Winds, descend to the Hurricane Deck for an exhilarating encounter with Bridal Veil Falls.

Admire views of the Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls from the Observation Tower and other observation points throughout the park.

Enjoy stories, legends, and historic insights provided by your guide as you walk across Niagara Falls for a more immersive experience.

Choose a premium small-group tour (max 10 guests) for a more intimate experience with guided visits to Goat Island, Terrapin Point, and Luna Island.

Maid of the Mist boat tour (seasonal; available from May to October)

Exclusive shuttle to the Cave of the Winds (as per option selected)

Premium tour (maximum 10 guests, as per option selected)

Guided tour of Goat Island, Terrapin Point, and Luna Island (as per option selected)

Timed entry to Cave of the Winds

Entry to Niagara Observation Tower

Expert English-speaking guide

Poncho

Gratuities

Food & drinks

TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect St)
Get direction
1. Niagara Falls
Tickets included
2. Maid of the Mist
Tickets included
3. Cave of the Winds
Tickets included
4. Niagara Observation Tower
Tickets included
End point
Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect St)
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

504 reviews
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What our guests say
Regina M
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
This was so much the guide just trying to get the whole group together. There was no new information provided. I wish they would have just given us our tickets for Maid of the Mist and the Cave of Winds at the beginning and let us walk to the attractions on our own.
Timothy S
Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
The whole tour was everything expected and much more. This was our first time to Niagara Falls. The Falls their selves was spectacular. The tour guide we had was entertaining yet educational. He was a local and shared many stories. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Jennifer N
Family
Verified booking
5 days ago
We had an awesome tour guide named Bryan! He was very knowledgeable about the falls and its history. It was pretty busy when we went, so not having to wait in the lines for tickets for the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the winds was great.
Maria E
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Activities were well planned accordingly to time, instructions from the guide were clear. He made the most of our time to ensure we got good pictures and enjoy the tour. The stories and facts were interesting.
Maria D
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
I really enjoyed the whole experience and the tour guide did an awesome job entertaining us. The least favorite was the seagull infestation at the cave of the winds which is out of your control.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for those with mobility impairments, who use wheelchairs, or need to bring along strollers due to frequent use of inaccessible areas like staircases, narrow paths, and uneven archaeological surfaces

Additional information

The Maid of the Mist boat tour is not operational during winter months and will be replaced by other options.

Please note that Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist experiences take you right next to the Falls, so be prepared to embrace the splash and wear suitable clothing.

This tour remains exclusively on the USA side and does not involve crossing into Canada.

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