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
Niagra Falls
The tour guide is the way to go He had our tickets in hand and walked us through each experience. Full of information
Phenomenal Tour
Our experience at the Cave Of The Winds was breathtaking we got so close to the Bridal Veil Falls that we could let the water trickle through our fingers. (An FYI: roll up your pants legs and wear a good fitting pair of waterproof sandals as you will get drenched) The Maids Of The Mist was an awesome experience we got up close to the Falls and the sound was resounding, the wind was blowing strong and the mist was heavy surrounding us like a wet fog which did make it a bit difficult to get a good look at the falls. Again prepare to get wet; although, at both adventures you are provided with rain ponchos for protection from the mist. Maria our tour guide to Goat Island and Terrapin Point and the Falls was exceptional: informative-she gave us historical facts at each stop we made along the way and answering any questions asked, considerate-always making sure everyone was comfortable on the journey, friendly, fun and energetic.
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I am writing to express my disappointment with the tour description, which stated an early start at 8 am and a duration of 3 hours. However, this was not accurate, and we were required to leave the tour early due to its excessive length of over 4 hours, conflicting with our 12 pm checkout time. When I inquired about using our tickets, I was informed that it was not possible as we were scheduled for 11:40 am. I found this to be highly misleading. Paying $198 for this experience has taught me a valuable lesson. Furthermore, I had submitted a query prior to the cancellation deadline but received no response. Overall, I am extremely dissatisfied.
Pure emotion
It was a very exciting experience for the whole family well guided and well organized. Smart and nice driving!
So late
We arrived at 7:45 for an 8 am Exclusive early access to the maid of the mist and the cave of the winds. Our guide Gray was a half hour late. He made every excuse he could think of why he was late. He wanted to start the tour off with walking to the cave of the winds. We told him we paid extra to get early access to the maid of the mist. Finally, after 10 minutes of convincing him that we all wanted to go on the maid of the mist first, we proceeded to the maid of the mist. Upon arriving, he told us all to get in line and he would be waiting for us outside the store. While all the other tour groups had their guide with them the whole time. As if him being late wasn’t bad enough all he did every time you talked to him was complained about how much walking he had to do every day.. He barely explained anything to us about the park or the falls. Unacceptable tour guide!!!