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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

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08:30pm - 02:00am

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Transfers included

4.6/5

(214)

MARIA KITELE

Maria

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour guide is very knowledgable and you can actually hear and feel his passion for his work. Im sorry I dont remember his name, Im too old and Im not good with names. He has a mustache - distinct kind. My family enjoyed it and learned so much. This is not our first time to do the Lady of the Mist, we did it beofre in Canada side. But this is exciting because we went very close. with the tour guide's advise we were able to make the most of the experience. The Cave of The Winds was awesome too. It felt like a typhoon close to the Falls but a fun one. Not the disastrous typhoon
Velvet d Swanger

Velvet

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The headout app was worthless because it didn't sync to my purchase. The app would get a 1 star. However, the people on my tour guide were great! Got a text that morning where to meet and very easy to locate. Very friendly folks. Left promptly. Our guide Bernie was great with giving historical stories of the falls. He also has a unique sense of humor that I found entertaining. Plenty of time for pictures and rest breaks while still feeling like the tour is moving. If you don't mind getting wet, this is a great way to feel the power of the falls without attempting a barrel ride!
Trisha Jo Cousino

Trisha

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our tour with Jacob was a highlight of our trip to Niagara. He was Knowledgeable, compassionate, and led us all with humor and joy. We loved his stories, local recommendations, and tips for how to make the most of our Niagara experience. It’s clear he loves his job, the park, and puts his all into his tours. During this tour I was dealing with a recent knee injury and Jacob not only made sure I was able to take accessible routes, he also waited for us (even if we were the slowest in the troop!) Highlight of our honeymoon, highly recommend to anyone!!
    • 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 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.

    • For a more exclusive outing, choose the option to upgrade to a tour with just 7 guests per group and round-trip hotel transportation.

    • Maid of the Mist boat tour

    • Timed entry to Cave of the Winds

    • Entry to Niagara Observation Tower

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Poncho

    • Round-trip transportation (as per option selected)

    • Small group tour restricted to 7 per group (as per option selected)

    • Gratuity

    • Food & drinks

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

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    Guests from India, Germany, United Kingdom and over 12 countries have loved this experience

    Matthew Kindberg

    Matthew

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Darrell was our tour guide and he was knowledgeable and funny. My 3 kids and husband enjoyed the tour. Getting soaked on the boat and the Hurricane deck was one of the kids favorite.
    Amy Roush

    Amy

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Loved the tour guide and the organization. Historical info was great and appreciated the seamless guidance throughout the experience.
    Sandra Turrubiates

    Sandra

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The tour was nothing short of AMAZING!!! It was such an incredible experience for my family and I. A special thank you to Jacob for being a great tour guide with an AWESOME sense of humor.
    Deborah Austin

    Deborah

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our tour guide was great! He was very knowledgeable and funny. The maid of the mist was amazing. You get so close to the falls. The cave of the winds was also very cool! Plan on getting very wet. I noticed people wearing sandals or crocs. Thats probably a better idea since my tennis shoes were completely soaked. We had a great time though. I highly recommend.
    Cynthia Cochran

    Cynthia

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We loved our guide, Todd. He was really helpful and offered a lot of great information about the area. He made it easy for our group who had children of varying ages. So glad we booked with your group! There are two opportunities for improvement based on our groups experience. When booking (and checking in) it would be great if groups traveling together could indicate that they are with another family or families. It would also be great if that could be a question during the checkin process - our check in email came the morning of our departure. It would've been great if that detailed info came with our booking and then the reminder was sent the day before. Finally, our check-in host was not very pleasant. She seemed stressed and while very understandable given the circumstances she was the only person during the whole time there that didn't smile, have a kind tone, or seem welcoming. We all have "off" days and perhaps July 3rd was hers.
  • Niagara falls light show

    Monday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Tuesday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Wednesday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Thursday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Friday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Saturday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Sunday08:30pm - 02:00am
  • 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 instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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