Exclusive Early Access Niagara Falls Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Early access to Maid of the Mist
- Cave of the Winds 'Hurricane Deck'
- Breathtaking Niagara Falls views
- Expert local guide
- Skip-the-line entry
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Maid of the Mist boat ride
- Cave of the Winds experience
- Professional guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Be the first one to 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. (May-November)
From there, you will head up to the American Observation Tower extending out over Niagara Gorge.
Enjoy a spectacular view of the bridal veil falls and American from Luna Island.
See the iconic statue of Nikola Tesla, honoring the brilliant inventor whose work with alternating current helped make large-scale hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls possible.
At Cave of the Winds you’ll descend into the Niagara Gorge before embarking on a series of walkways leading to the famous “hurricane deck”. It has been said that even on a clear, calm day, a trip to the hurricane deck feels like you’re standing in the middle of a tropical storm!
Terrapin Point is a scenic observation area on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park, offering stunning views of the Horseshoe Falls, one of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. It is located on the American side of the border, providing a vantage point to see the powerful cascade of water and the mist that rises from the falls. Renovated several times, it features accessible walkways and viewing platforms for visitors to enjoy the natural spectacle up close.
Goat Island is well known for having one of the most magnificent views of both the American and Canadian Falls.
Meeting point
Start Location
333 Prospect St, 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- Wear waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear
- Bring a waterproof bag for personal items
- Prepare for wet conditions near the falls
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Cave of the Winds - there are stairs but there is an option to bypass the stairs for those requiring accessibility accommodations
Traveler reviews
Had a great day, Richard...
Had a great day, Richard was very friendly and informative. We had a good time despite the rain!! Amazing scenic views
Choose this tour for the best tour guides!!
We had the absolute best experience with our tour guide, Dave! He was so friendly, fun, and made sure we had no worries during the entire tour. It was so fun to have this include maid of the mist and cave of the winds. We would definitely book again if Dave would be our tour guide. Compared to the other tour guides we saw throughout the day, he had the most knowledge and skill. Overall we loved this tour.
Great experience
Pay the extra money for the tour. It is so worth it! Dave was our tour guide and he was so knowledgeable and fun!! My sister and I had a great time on our tour. We learned so much about Niagara Falls that we wouldn’t have known anything had we don’t it ourselves. Viator is my new “go to” for all my vacation tours from now on.
Amazing Experience
Our tour guide really went off our vibe, we’re pretty chill and not very talkative so she let us explore and view the sites all while still being very responsive when questions came up. Really glad we booked this tour as we were on a semi strict timeline and we were able to do everything we wanted without all the stress of making sure we got tickets at the right times.
Family fun at Niagara Falls
Dave was a great guide. He was very entertaining and had great stories and a lot of knowledge of the area and Niagara Falls