Want to get to know Niagara Falls? This is the tour with the most iconic, must-do experiences. Let’s get started. After a hotel pickup from the New York or Ontario side, start with an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of the majestic Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls—the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls from 520 feet (158 m) in the air. Next, cross to the US side and get ready for the experience of a lifetime on the Maid of the Mist cruise. This is as good as it gets, the best way to experience one of the world’s most amazing natural wonders. The cruise runs from early May to late October. During the rest of the year, experience the Journey Behind the Falls excursion, where the sound of the falls is like thunder and the view is breathtaking. Stand in the mist and feel the rush where the Horseshoe Falls rumble from 13 stories above—dropping over 700,000 gallons of water every second at 40 miles per hour. Now that’s powerful. Other highlights include Table Rock Centre, a retail and observation complex located at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls; Queen Victoria Park, the main parkland in Niagara Falls, opposite the Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls (with Sir Harry Oakes Gardens); the Upper Canadian Rapids from Three Sisters Island, the Lower Niagara River and Gorge, and Whirlpool State Park, overlooking the Niagara Whirlpool with spectacular views of the rapids, the whirlpool itself and the Niagara River. Please note: The Maid of the Mist portion of this tour departs from the U.S. side of Niagara Falls. All customers booking this tour must have appropriate documentation to enter the United States and Canada.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation to/from Toronto and Buffalo hotels
Niagara Falls tour in Canada and the US (Maid of the Mist departs from NY side)
Marvel at the majestic Niagara Falls
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Want to get to know Niagara Falls? This is the tour with the most iconic, must-do experiences. Let’s get started.
After a hotel pickup from the New York or Ontario side, start with an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of the majestic Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls—the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls from 520 feet (158 m) in the air.
Next, cross to the US side and get ready for the experience of a lifetime on the Maid of the Mist cruise. This is as good as it gets, the best way to experience one of the world’s most amazing natural wonders. The cruise runs from early May to late October.
During the rest of the year, experience the Journey Behind the Falls excursion, where the sound of the falls is like thunder and the view is breathtaking. Stand in the mist and feel the rush where the Horseshoe Falls rumble from 13 stories above—dropping over 700,000 gallons of water every second at 40 miles per hour. Now that’s powerful.
Other highlights include Table Rock Centre, a retail and observation complex located at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls; Queen Victoria Park, the main parkland in Niagara Falls, opposite the Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls (with Sir Harry Oakes Gardens); the Upper Canadian Rapids from Three Sisters Island, the Lower Niagara River and Gorge, and Whirlpool State Park, overlooking the Niagara Whirlpool with spectacular views of the rapids, the whirlpool itself and the Niagara River.
Please note: The Maid of the Mist portion of this tour departs from the U.S. side of Niagara Falls. All customers booking this tour must have appropriate documentation to enter the United States and Canada.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Sail on the iconic Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Maid of the Mist Boat Ride* (late April-late November *can vary due to weather)
Gratuities
Maid of the Mist boat ride OR the "Journey Behind the Falls" tour and stand in the mist behind the thundering Horseshoe Falls (seasonal)
Admission Fees, road tolls and bridge tolls
Visits include Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Table Rock House, and Queen Victoria Park
Food/Drink
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Marvel at the many falls that make up Niagara Falls
Journey Behind the Falls (replaces Maid of the Mist when not operating)
Please note: hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT available from Toronto hotels
Get breathtaking views of Niagara area from the Skylon Tower
Marvel at the many falls that make up majestic Niagara Falls
A valid PASSPORT or other accepted border crossing documentation is required on the date of travel.
See the key viewing areas of the Niagara region
Return trip up Skylon Tower
A Visa or ESTA and I-94 may be required for non-US citizens entering the United States.
Scale the Skylon Tower for a birds-eye-view of Niagara Falls
See the sites of Niagara Falls
Over the Falls Tours, Inc. reserves the right to reschedule itineraries and substitute attractions of equal value to better serve you as warranted by circumstances at the time of your tour. Tour durations are approximate. Tour schedules and itineraries during holidays and holiday weekends may vary. Over the Falls Tours, Inc. is not responsible for circumstances beyond our control. Over the Falls Tours, Inc. assumes no responsibility when delays in the park systems, traffic delays, delays at international borders, inclement weather, vehicle malfunction or any other delays beyond our control cause late pick-ups, late drop-offs, service delays, or changes of the tour itinerary.
See the site of Niagara Parks
Over the Falls Tours, Inc. vehicles are not handicap accessible. Passengers must be able to enter and exit the vehicle on their own or with the help from a member of their group. If customer’s have their own wheelchair, it must be a collapsible wheelchair only. If client does not have a collapsible wheelchair, then Over the Falls Tours., Inc. will provide one at no additional cost subject to availability. **If you require a collapsible wheelchair or stroller, please contact Over the Falls Tours in advance of your tour date to confirm availability.
Service Animals are permitted provided they meet the following requirements: The Service Animal MUST be traveling with the person it is assigned to. The Service Animal should be wearing their service vest. This will help the other passengers understand the importance of the animal on the tour. Documentation is required to support the Service Animal is certified as a service/therapy animal by a recognized organization. This must be available to present to the Customs Agent when entering Canada. If your tour includes a border crossing, the animal’s vaccine record must also be available to present to the border agent if requested.
Marvel at the sights of the Niagara region
See infamous wreck of the Old Scow
See the sights of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls
See the sights of Niagara Falls Canada
See the Whirlpool Rapids
See the world famous Floral Clock of Niagara Parks, depending on season
View the American Falls
Team Nancy was a great guide. Very informative and punctual. Kept us moving with the goal of getting everything done in a timely fashion. Highly recommended
This was a fabulous tour. If you are looking for a thorough (and exhausting - in a good way) way to see, experience, and learn about Niagara falls, Roland is your guide. :) He is a great entertainer and basically a Niagara historian, sharing interesting stories from his childhood growing up here and his decades of experience as a guide. We did all the things - Maid of the Mist, Skylon Tower, walking up the narrow staircase on the American side for amazing photos. After this tour you will be fallsed-out and ready to take a nap and eat some soft-serve ice cream! One recommendation - make sure you bring snacks and water, as it is awhile before you stop for lunch and a few of the people in our family were hangry by the lunch stop. 5/5, highly recommend!
Jessica was our tour guide and did a great job. She was thorough, knowledgeable and very pleasant. She deserves a pat on the back.
A lot of great places in one tour, Views were amazing, Dana gave a lot of helpful tidbits along the way. only down side was the really hot weather
It is hard to articulate how great tour not only because of what we saw but primarily because of Randy our tour guide who told use what we were seeing. Sometimes you are amazed by what see because it is the first time, but Randy helped us understand what we were seeing, why it is the way it is, and helped understand all the history behind it. It was not a history lecture, or a tourist promotion but an explanation by a person from the area that has a great deal of understanding and pride in the area. He lead us through every stop we made, what we were going to see, and the best vantage point to see it from. Truely and outstanding guide! Best we have ever had.
This was a trip of a life time. The boat ride takes you up close and personal with the falls. Be prepared to get wet and experience a breathe taking ride.
Absolutely loved this tour. Nancy did an amazing job. Hard to pick a favorite activity on this tour because it was all great.
Dayna was our tour person she was great I usually don't like tour but she is great we love it u should do the tour and ask for dayna thank u for a great tour
The views were amazing! The boat ride incredible! Our guide Dayna was knowledgeable, personable, and got us from place to place in record time to avoid the crowds.
The tour was well worth the price and the time! We contemplated some of the less pricey tours and seriously considered booking one of them.. glad we didn't. They might be just as good but we were happy we stuck with our original choice. Dayna was an excellent tour guide... she made getting soaked seem fun. The tour was well organized and everything ran on time.
360 min
Niagara Falls, Canada
4.8 / 5 (3,513)