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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

4 hr

Open today

8:30pm - 2:00am

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Guided tour

4.6/5(435)

Sarah R

Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
The Maid of the Mist boat tour is an absolute must-see experience. There’s something deeply moving about standing so close to the falls — the roar, the mist, the sheer power of nature. It’s beautiful, humbling, and emotionally charged in the best way. If you visit Niagara Falls, don’t skip this. Pictures don’t do it justice.

Thomas C

Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
Selected Headout/5Star Tours as our go to for our 1st Anniversary trip. Tour was beyond expectations and the tour guide also exceeded expectations. Great time of year to go. Appreciated the added history and stories. Really put his heart into it and enjoys his work.

Erik S

Family
Verified booking
Oct 2025
The overall tour was great. Two different views on the Niagara Falls. Jacob, our guide did a great job in entertaining us during the tour. Highly appreciated and clearly a recommendation.

Michael H

Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
The tour was great. The guide did a great job. I enjoyed his stories and enjoyed talking to him. We were fortunate that the weather was perfect, and everything worked out fine.

Kathleen W

Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
Jacob, our tour guide, made it interactive and exciting! He was very knowledgeable with facts and questions and put some personality into his deliverance of stories!

Debbi B

Group
Verified booking
Oct 2025
The exerience was informing and great, the only issue is that it is not designed at all for handicap people. We had someone with us in a walker and there was a lot of walking and unstable inclines and there was not any options for the handicap. It was a struggle and a rough go.
    • 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.

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

    • Exclusive shuttle to the Cave of the Winds

    • 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
    Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect St)
    Start point

    Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect St)

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    Niagara Falls

    1. Niagara Falls

    Tickets included
    Maid of the Mist

    2. Maid of the Mist

    Tickets included
    Cave of the Winds

    3. Cave of the Winds

    Tickets included
    Niagara Observation Tower

    4. Niagara Observation Tower

    Tickets included
    Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect St)
    End point

    Hard Rock Café (333 Prospect St)

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    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.

  • 435 reviews

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    Guests from Germany, United Kingdom, India and over 23 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Adrienne W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Nov 2025
    It was exhilerating to experience Niagara Falls whilst getting drenched from it. The rain ponchos helped a lot.

    Helen S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Nov 2025
    Fantastic guide who knew lots of interesting facts and was extremely kind and thoughtful.

    Terri G

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    My fault as I clearly didn't read the description well enough. I didn't understand we had a guide who spent the majority of our time trying to educate us and walking very slowly. I honestly thought it was just the Maid of the Mist and the cave winds. We could have done them both directly for much less time. We skipped out after the maid of the most.

    Sarah R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    The Maid of the Mist boat tour is an absolute must-see experience. There’s something deeply moving about standing so close to the falls — the roar, the mist, the sheer power of nature. It’s beautiful, humbling, and emotionally charged in the best way. If you visit Niagara Falls, don’t skip this. Pictures don’t do it justice.

    Debbi B

    Group
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    The exerience was informing and great, the only issue is that it is not designed at all for handicap people. We had someone with us in a walker and there was a lot of walking and unstable inclines and there was not any options for the handicap. It was a struggle and a rough go.
  • Niagara Falls Canada

    Monday8:30pm - 2:00am
    Tuesday8:30pm - 2:00am
    Wednesday8:30pm - 2:00am
    Thursday8:30pm - 2:00am
    Friday8:30pm - 2:00am
    Saturday8:30pm - 2:00am
    Sunday8:30pm - 2:00am
  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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