Venture into the heart of North America's most iconic waterfall. Enjoy close-up views of the roaring mist as you listen to tales of the falls and their historic adventurers. Tours include viewings of two informative on-site films and a peek at three of the waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, The Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls.

Enjoy a narrated introduction to the celebrated natural attraction
Get up close and personal with three of the waterfalls during an immersive walk
Learn about the history of the falls from your guide and from two short films

What's Included

Maid of the Mist and park access (May through November)

Guide gratuities not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hard Rock Cafe
333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
We meet in front of the Hard Rock Cafe in NIagara Falls NY, your Guide will be looking for you by name to check you in. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time, parking can be expensive and limited on busy days near Hard Rock: there is free parking at the Seneca Casino.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Niagara Falls State Park

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Maid of the Mist

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.5

253 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 253 reviews

We enjoyed having Sherry...

Donald_H, Apr 2024

We enjoyed having Sherry as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining! The Maid of the Mist was awesome and a great view of the falls.

Awesome experience

Jorge_R, Oct 2023

Had an amazing experience at the Maid of the Mist! Thanks to Jacob for making the tour very fun and enjoyable!

Wet and Fun

Domingo_G, Oct 2023

The Maid of the Mist was a great way to end our weekend after watching the Buffalo Bills win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This trip was definitely a bucket list check off. I highly recommend it. Five stars! The tour guide, Jacob was phenomenal. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So fun!

Kierstan_W, Oct 2023

It was beautiful! It was fun and our guide was funny and knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend!!

Fun&Wet

Eva_J, Oct 2023

We had a great guide who made our tour just perfect! Also the boat ride was a super fun experience. Definitely recommend this.

Riding through the rainbow.

Yurii_N, Oct 2023

Waterfall was unbelivable both in the scale and force - you just overhelmed with water and emotions!

Amazing

Maritza_S, Oct 2023

Sherri was very professional, knowledgeable and she was well versed in Niagara Falls history Great tour. Great experience

Greg is the best!

Vivian_J, Oct 2023

Greg was informative, fun and helpful! He told us very interesting stories and took awesome pictures. Greg is so awesome and kind! Thanks for helping to make our time at the Falls so special.

Beautiful

Phyllis_S, Oct 2023

It was all amazing and wonderful. Guide was great, fun and entertaining. Highly recommend. A little confusing at the Hard Rock Cafe to find which group you're supposed to be with.

Amazing

Keith_L, Oct 2023

Our guide Sherry was funny and very informative. This trip was excellent. I would recommend this to my friends and family

Great experience

Amy_C, Sep 2023

The guides were very entertaining,knowledgeable and just a joy. They kept us all in line (literally) lol. I recommend this guided tour..

Liars!!!

Nilka_B, Sep 2023

These people are liars. They lied to us and forced us to buy tickets and told us we couldn’t buy tickets on site. Do not trust them!!!!!!! It’s a scam. When we got to the site the tickets were 66% cheaper and everybody said they lie to their customers all the time!

Great Time

Raimon_S, Sep 2023

The most memorable moment of this trip was the mist coming from the falls. We also witnessed two rainbows coming from the waterfall.

Your to see the majesty of God's power.

Joan_C, Sep 2023

Excellent tour! Very organized and lots of fun. Wheelchair accessible, but quite a bit of walking. You will get your steps in for the day! So beautiful and wonderful to see the power of God in its glory!

Our tour guide, Jacob,...

Frank_G, Sep 2023

Our tour guide, Jacob, was fun and funny. Kept everyone in line. It pays off when your guide is also an actor.

Must do

Taleisa_J, Sep 2023

GREAT adventure the guides, Mitchell and Paul were great. Great view and history of the falls. Prepare to get semi wet

An expensive experience...

PATRICIA_B, Sep 2023

Your price was double vs gate ticket! Can't say I'll use your service again, Thank you but no thx! The "guided" tour poor, unorganized, people everywhere couldn't hear host's, one speaking over the other with inadequate sound device. It was an experience!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Its called a guided tour for a reason. Next time you may want to read the description, and we are very proud of the product we put out and as the ratings show most people read the description and understand what they are getting. When you choose to come to Niagara Falls on a busy holiday yes there will be alot of people...

Very informative, and...

juan_b, Sep 2023

Very informative, and nothing but great views on this tour we were lucky enough to have an awesome tour guide sherry, made the tour fun with alot to learn , do recommend anyone to take tour u won't regret

Great family fun

Wayne_S, Sep 2023

The tour guides were very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Great family fun. My kids are 2 and 4 and they enjoyed it as well.

Helps navigate the crowds and narrate the story.

Sheila_B, Sep 2023

Paul and Mitch were great tour guides. They knew the tricks to get us through the line faster, told us the best place to be on boat, offered some wonderful narration and stories and took great pictures of us. Paul was lead guide as Mitch was in training, but Mitch made sure none of us got lost. We chose to go with a tour though you can totally do Maid of Mist on you own for these very reasons. We have enjoyed other viator tours and had discount bucks to use. It was also a busy holiday weekend and the crowds were crazy.

...

Likely to Sell Out

From $52.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

USA Maid of the Mist Boat ride with Guided Tour

Explore our promoted experiences

Overview

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

End point

What To Expect

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Traveler Photos

Reviews

From $52.00

Compare Similar Experiences

Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Explore Similar Things to Do

Attractions in Niagara Falls, USA

More attractions near Niagara Falls, USA

Nearby Destinations

Niagara Falls Tours