Niagara Falls American Side Express Boat and Cave Tour with Pickup and Dropoff
by Over the Falls Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$199.90Overview
This 3.5-hour guided bus and boat tour covers key sights on the American side of Niagara Falls with included pickup and dropoff. The tour begins with a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat from early May to late October, taking visitors close to the base of Horseshoe Falls. In the off-season, the NYPA Power Vista replaces the boat ride. After the cruise, participants take an elevator down into the Niagara Gorge and visit Prospect Point Observation Tower for views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The tour includes a walk through the Cave of the Winds area, where wooden walkways bring guests near Bridal Veil Falls on Hurricane Deck. This part is optional but offers a close encounter with the falls’ power. Additional stops include Luna Island between the American and Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls State Park - the oldest state park in the U.S. - and Terrapin Point, a vantage point overlooking Horseshoe Falls. The tour covers all these locations with time to explore and learn from the guide about their history and features. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
This ride aboard the Maid of the Mist takes guests close to the base of Niagara Falls. Operating from May to November, it provides a direct experience with the falls’ power and beauty. Outside this period, the boat ride is replaced by a visit to the NYPA Power Vista.
20 min
Cave of the Winds Adventure Tour
A guided walk along wooden walkways near Bridal Veil Falls offers close proximity to the cascading water. Visitors can feel the force of the falls from Hurricane Deck during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Luna Island
This small island lies between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. It provides a unique viewpoint to observe the falls up close during the 20-minute stop.
20 min
Niagara Falls State Park
Established in 1885 as the Niagara Reservation, this is the oldest state park in the U.S. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here, surrounded by waterfalls and natural landscapes.
30 min
Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three falls at Niagara, spanning roughly 800 meters wide with a 53-meter drop. Approximately 2,271,247 liters of water flow over the crest every second.
20 min
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
Standing 282 feet above Niagara Gorge, the Observation Tower offers panoramic views of all three falls. Visitors spend around 30 minutes here to take in the scenery.
30 min
Terrapin Point
Terrapin Point provides a vantage point overlooking Horseshoe Falls, allowing visitors to observe the falls’ power and shape during a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Meeting point
Niagara Falls State Park Education Building, 316 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. This meeting point is between Parking Lot 1 and the new Visitor Center.
End point
Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls NY USA
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Niagara Falls American Side Express Boat and Cave Tour with Pickup and Dropoff
by Over the Falls Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$199.90Overview
This 3.5-hour guided bus and boat tour covers key sights on the American side of Niagara Falls with included pickup and dropoff. The tour begins with a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat from early May to late October, taking visitors close to the base of Horseshoe Falls. In the off-season, the NYPA Power Vista replaces the boat ride. After the cruise, participants take an elevator down into the Niagara Gorge and visit Prospect Point Observation Tower for views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The tour includes a walk through the Cave of the Winds area, where wooden walkways bring guests near Bridal Veil Falls on Hurricane Deck. This part is optional but offers a close encounter with the falls’ power. Additional stops include Luna Island between the American and Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls State Park - the oldest state park in the U.S. - and Terrapin Point, a vantage point overlooking Horseshoe Falls. The tour covers all these locations with time to explore and learn from the guide about their history and features. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
This ride aboard the Maid of the Mist takes guests close to the base of Niagara Falls. Operating from May to November, it provides a direct experience with the falls’ power and beauty. Outside this period, the boat ride is replaced by a visit to the NYPA Power Vista.
20 min
Cave of the Winds Adventure Tour
A guided walk along wooden walkways near Bridal Veil Falls offers close proximity to the cascading water. Visitors can feel the force of the falls from Hurricane Deck during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Luna Island
This small island lies between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. It provides a unique viewpoint to observe the falls up close during the 20-minute stop.
20 min
Niagara Falls State Park
Established in 1885 as the Niagara Reservation, this is the oldest state park in the U.S. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here, surrounded by waterfalls and natural landscapes.
30 min
Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three falls at Niagara, spanning roughly 800 meters wide with a 53-meter drop. Approximately 2,271,247 liters of water flow over the crest every second.
20 min
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
Standing 282 feet above Niagara Gorge, the Observation Tower offers panoramic views of all three falls. Visitors spend around 30 minutes here to take in the scenery.
30 min
Terrapin Point
Terrapin Point provides a vantage point overlooking Horseshoe Falls, allowing visitors to observe the falls’ power and shape during a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Meeting point
Niagara Falls State Park Education Building, 316 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. This meeting point is between Parking Lot 1 and the new Visitor Center.
End point
Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls NY USA
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.