Best of Niagara Falls USA: Cave of the Winds & Maid of the Mist

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About this activity

Experience the best of Niagara Falls, USA on this guided small-group tour featuring the area's most iconic attractions. Get up close to the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (seasonal), feel the power of Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds, and enjoy spectacular views from Goat Island and the American Observation Tower. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a fun, stress-free way to see Niagara Falls with an expert local guide.

Trip aboard the Maid of the Mist to get up close and personal with the Falls (seasonal, May through October)
Stop at the American Observation Tower
Tour of the Cave of the Winds
Visit to Goat Island where you will take in amazing views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls
Small, intimate group tours that consist of approximately six people
Pick up and drop off at any location in Niagara Falls, NY

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: See Sight Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fully guided Small-Group tour
Included: Maid of the Mist Boat Ride (Admission Included)
Included: Guided Walking tour of Goat Island
Included: American Observation Tower (Admission Included)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Niagara Falls, USA or Canada
Included: Cave of the Winds (Admission included)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Niagara Falls

Passing by

Your experience begins with convenient pickup from select locations in Niagara Falls, New York or Niagara Falls, Ontario. Guests staying in downtown accommodations on either side of the border can enjoy complimentary hotel pickup. Sit back and relax as your guide introduces you to the history and natural beauty of Niagara Falls before heading into Niagara Falls State Park to begin the tour.
Niagara Falls State Park

45 min

Enter Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the United States, where you will experience incredible views of the world-famous waterfalls while learning about the history and geology of this natural wonder.
Goat Island

15 min Admission included

Explore Goat Island, located in the Niagara River between the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Walk along scenic paths and enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfalls and Niagara Gorge.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

Board the legendary Maid of the Mist boat ride for an unforgettable journey to the base of Niagara Falls. Sail past the American Falls and toward the powerful Horseshoe Falls while experiencing the mist and thunder of the cascading water up close.
Cave of the Winds

one hour Admission included

Descend approximately 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge at Cave of the Winds. Walk along wooden platforms leading to the famous Hurricane Deck, where you can stand just feet from the rushing waters of Bridal Veil Falls.
Three Sisters Island

Passing by

Visit Three Sisters Islands, a group of small islands connected by footbridges in the Niagara River where you can experience close-up views of the powerful upper rapids rushing toward Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls Observation Tower

15 min Admission included

Stop at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower for incredible panoramic views overlooking the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls as they plunge into the Niagara Gorge.
Niagara Falls

Passing by

Enjoy a short narrated drive through Niagara Falls, New York as your guide points out landmarks and shares stories about the city’s history and the development of tourism around Niagara Falls.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Sheraton Niagara Falls
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York
Kalika Hotel
The Giacomo, An Ascend Collection Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls, USA
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Niagara Falls
Holiday Inn Niagara Falls State Park Entry By IHG
Wingate by Wyndham Niagara Falls

We pick up from most hotels in the downtown Niagara Falls, NY area. Please contact us if you are unsure of your pick-up location. We can also arrange pick-up points for people that are driving into the area.

Using your ticket

A moderate amount of walking is involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Small-group tour is limited to 7 passengers for a more personalized experience
Please note, pickup takes place from hotels or accommodations in Niagara Falls, New York

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time