The Original Adventure Tour + Maid of the Mist Boat Ride | Niagara Falls Guided Tour + Maid of the Mist (2024)

OVERVIEW

Get the most of your visit to Niagara Falls with this immersive sightseeing experience that includes our award winning 1-hour guided tour, as well as admission to the Maid of the Mist. This family-friendly and ADA-compliant tour gets you on the world-famous Maid of the Mist. Learn about this iconic boat’s famous riders as well as how it is now an electric-powered vessel.

  • This tour can accommodate up to 24 guests.
  • The walking paths of Goat Island and Luna Island are ADA compliant.
  • On this walking tour, we take plenty of breaks to rest and enjoy the surroundings.
  • Parking is not included in the price of the tour.

Experience & Highlights

Discover the full beauty Niagara Falls with our award winning 1-hour guided tour and Maid of the Mist boat ride

Put on your complimentary poncho and board Maid of the Mist and get the best tips and tricks for onboard

Admire views of the Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls from observation decks

Expect a leisurely 1-hour walk along well-paved trails with your expert Niagara Falls Adventure guide

Enjoy expert commentary about the sights and sounds of the New York side of Niagara from experienced tour guides

Itinerary

Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of Niagara Falls State Park

Meet in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. This is located directly across the street from parking lot 1. Look for your guide, who will arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the Niagara Falls tour to check in (and welcome!) you for your 1-hour tour. Our uniform is a light blue polo shirt and khaki-colored pants/shorts.

Take a short stroll over to the Niagara Falls State Park map, where your guide shows you places visited on today’s tour. Throughout the 1-hour tour, expect fun, lesser-known facts about the American side of Niagara Falls as you take in the thundering majesty of the Horseshoe Falls (the biggest waterfall at Niagara), American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.

One of the most fun things to do in Niagara Falls is undoubtedly hopping aboard the Maid of the Mist for a ride around the Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the waterfalls here. While the ride itself is a blast, expect to make it an even more special experience with your tour guide sharing plenty of interesting stories about the oldest attraction in the United States.

What's Included

Adventure Tour with a Local Professional Guide

Admission to the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

Ponchos at the Maid of the Mist

What to Bring

Walking shoes

Parking is not included in the price of the tour.

Cancellation Policies

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start date.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start date.

Meeting Point

ADDRESS

Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

This guided tour will meet up in front of the Hard rock Cafe on the US side near Rainbow bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.

FAQ

Where is Niagara Falls State Park located?

Niagara Falls State Park is located in the city of Niagara Falls, New York. It’s official address is332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.

Niagara Falls State Park is free to the public.

First of all, one major benefit of visiting Niagara Falls on a tour is that operators such as Niagara Falls Adventure Tours are here on a daily basis. We know all the things that are worth doing while at Niagara Falls, as well as the things you easily risk missing out on unless you’ve already been here several times.

What’s more, years of experience have taught us how to structure each visit to make it unique, and help you get the most out of your time at Niagara Falls.

Often, having the help of a professional can help you move along more smoothly, and tick off various attraction points faster. For example, if you want to go beneath the falls, hang out on the observation deck, and enjoy some grub at Red Coach Inn, we know how to organize that best so that you stick to your schedule!

On the American side, not only do you get to view all three of the waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls (Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls), you get to experience them up close and personal at the Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, and on our award winning 1-hour guided tour.

Yes! Niagara Falls State Park is committed to making North America’s oldest attraction accessible to all. Over the last few years, the park has made major renovations and improvements to ensure attractions are ADA-compliant. You can expect flat, paved routes as well as access to major draws including Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist.

The Horseshoe Falls (aka Canadian Falls), American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls all make up the Niagara Falls.

Expect a $10 daily fee on weekdays and $15 daily fee for state park parking (the closest parking to Niagara Falls). We recommend checking theNiagara Falls State Park websitefor most up-to-date information.

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FAQs

What do you see on the Maid of the Mist tour? ›

Boat tickets include a 20-minute boat tour on The Maid of the Mist providing up-close views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. Before boarding the boat, you will receive a free souvenir rain poncho.

Has Maid of the Mist ever capsized? ›

Maid of the Mist Boat Tragedy in 1861: In 1861, one of the first-ever Maid of the Mist boats capsized causing the death of a maid who was to perform the traditional christening ceremony. This tragedy shook the entire community and instilled fear for a while in visitors regarding boat rides at the falls.

Is the Maid of the Mist worth it? ›

Be prepared to get wet: The Maid of the Mist practically dunks you under the falls, but rain gear is provided, and many say that this is one of the best ways to experience the splendor of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. In fact, it's one of the region's best guided tours.

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