Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
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Overview
On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls! If you want to increase this amazing experience, choose the option which includes an audio guide and get more information about the park during the bus trip.

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GET TICKETSTicket Options (4) Options Available
Option(s)
Only Boat + Self-Guided Audio
Duration: 2 hoursNo Transport included from NYC: Only includes Maid of the Mist entry ticket and interactive audioguide to download to your own smartphones. No live guideStarting point:Prospect Street, Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Starting from
$62.10
Option(s)
Guided Tour
Tour without Boat: This option does not include tickets for Maid of the Mist boatDuration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnightStarting point:714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Starting from
$229
Option(s)
Guided Tour + AudioGuide
Maid of the Mist not includedDuration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnightTour +Audio Guide: Includes transfer from NYC, live guide at Niagara, and audio guide. Maid of the mist not includedStarting point:714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Starting from
$252.10
Option(s)
Guided Tour + Maid of the Mist
Maid of the Mist IncludedDuration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnightTo the heart of Niagara Falls: This option includes: transfer from NYC meeting point, live guide and Maid of the Mist boat tickets. Starting point:714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Starting from
$267.30
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Interactive audio guide on your mobile (if selected option)
- Access to the Observation Tower
- Tickets to Maid of the Mist (May–Oct) only with options that include the boat ride
- Bilingual professional guide (only with Guided Tour options)
- Round-trip from New York City on motor coach (only if this option is selected)
What's not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food & Drinks
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: The Maid of the Mist boat cruise operates seasonally, usually between end of May and October (exact dates are subject to ice conditions) and is replaced in the off-season, depending on accessibility, by views from other observation points such as Gorge walk, Terrapin Point or others (access is subject to ice and weather conditions).The day’s itinerary is subject to traffic conditions and may be modified due to time constraints. When necessary in the spring and summer, ponchos are provided (you may get a little wet!).
- Guide will explain in both languages English & Spanish
- New York State law requires that all children be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old. Starting November 1, 2019, all children under 8 years old must ride in a rear-facing car seat.
- If you prefer to enjoy your tour without Maid of the Mist boat, you can complete your experience by choosing our interactive audioguide, available in English, Spanish and Chinese
- In case you choose the option with audioguide, you will receive the instructions to download it before the day of your tour.
- Bus drivers are not required to provide seats for children under 8 and the activity provider will not be responsible if you are unable to access the bus. To ensure that your child has a seat, you must bring your own, or inform the activity provider well in advance
- Departure is at 4:00am from Times Square in New York City. Travel time to Niagara Falls is approximately 7-8 hrs, with a stop for rest. Arrival time at Niagara Falls is around 11:00am. If you have chosen the option that includes Maid of the Mist, available only from May to October, you will enjoy a boat ride to the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. After admiring the Falls up close, you will have free time to have lunch on your own, before beginning the journey back to New York, where, after 7-8 hrs of travel, arrival is estimated between 11:00pm and midnight.
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