Meet Your Guide: Join your costumed guide—a retired adjunct professor and seasoned tour professional—for this immersive 2½-hour experience that brings Niagara Falls and the region’s rich history to life. This unique “two-for-one” tour blends compelling historical interpretation with general points of interest, offering both a deep understanding of the area’s past and a practical overview to help you maximize your visit, save money, and discover all there is to do. We also use electronic historic photos on a tablet, allowing you to see the past and present come together right before your eyes!
Admission for the Maid of Mist; Credit/Debit Only
Guided narrated tour
Wheelchair accessible
Site of the Historic Cataract House Hotel: Step onto the grounds where brave waiters, abolitionists, and Freedom Seekers once stood. Discover how this extraordinary hotel became one of the most important Underground Railroad sites in the United States.
Meet Your Guide: Join your costumed guide—a retired adjunct professor and seasoned tour professional—for this immersive 2½-hour experience that brings Niagara Falls and the region’s rich history to life. This unique “two-for-one” tour blends compelling historical interpretation with general points of interest, offering both a deep understanding of the area’s past and a practical overview to help you maximize your visit, save money, and discover all there is to do.
We also use electronic historic photos on a tablet, allowing you to see the past and present come together right before your eyes!
Gratuities - Optional
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Upper Niagara Rapids: Stand at the edge of the mighty rapids that once inspired pioneering hydro-power visionaries. Discover how early engineers harnessed this force of nature, how sections were dewatered to construct power systems, and how the river’s geology and flow were reshaped in the process.
Access to Group Rates for Maid of Mist
Prospect Park: Walk through a landscape where natural history meets human progress. Learn how this scenic bluff became a gathering place for social reformers—including members of the Niagara Movement—how its unique rock formations were carved by ancient forces, and how later dewatering efforts transformed both the shoreline and the visitor experience.
Regional Orientation/Information
Service animals allowed
Maid of the Mist Observation Deck: After your boat ride, the final presentation highlights the history of the Maid of the Mist, the daring exploits of Niagara’s famous daredevils, and the geological forces that shaped the Falls. You’ll also receive a regional overview—including what to see and do on both sides of the border—to help you make the most of your visit to the Niagara area, including Canada.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kevin was very knowledgeable and was able to give the information in a way that kids and adults were interested. He kept us engaged the entire time. Would highly recommend for both kids and adults!
This was a very good tour. One of the best things we did on our trip. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. You learn a lot of things you may have not known. Kevin definitely loves what he does and that is what also helps make it a great tour. When you have someone who is passionate about what they are teaching it really makes a difference!!!!!
The facilitator was extremely knowledgeable. He welcomed questions and gave good answers. Well worth your time.
The knowledge of the presenter was excellent! However, I was expecting it to be more of a walking tour. There was very little walking. Perhaps, it should not be classified as a walking tour in the description.
What a wonderful educational experience! The tour guide was an expert in all facets of the Underground Railroad
This was our favorite tour our of the three we booked. He’s was so friendly and informative. He really provided an in-depth experience. At the end of the tour, he gave us some ideas of things to do. We wished he was the first tour we did, and not the last; his insights definitely has us wanting to return to explore more.
120 min
Niagara Falls, United States of America
4.7 / 5 (6)