Top 9 Waterfall Walks in Niagara Falls

1.World Famous Boat Cruise with Historical Walking Tour and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Meet guides such as Katie or Bernie for a 90-minute Niagara Falls walk past major viewpoints, Tesla’s statue, historic power stations, and the Rainbow Bridge. Finish with the Hornblower boat ride into Horseshoe Falls. Ponchos, skip-the-ticket-line access, coupons, and a maple tasting are included.

“Our tour guide, Katie, gave an informative tour. She’s very passionate about the falls and her enthusiasm came through during her talks. She made sure that all of her guests were doing well throughout the tour.”

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2.Walking Tour of Niagara Falls Canada and Hornblower Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 202 reviews · 1h 30m · from $72

Start outside Niagara Parks Power Station with a one-hour guided walk led by a licensed Niagara Parks guide such as Patrick, Kelly, or Lyndsey. Then use your timed ticket for a 20-minute Hornblower cruise toward Horseshoe Falls. A mist poncho is included, but spare clothes are sensible.

“Patrick was a great tour guide! He very enthusiastically explained all about the Falls. Also, the starting point at the power bank is very well chosen since it seems not to be the main stream direction. (Tour 1.5 hrs, boat ride afterwards)”

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3.Niagara Falls Canada Walking Tour With Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

Walk from Casino Niagara through Oakes Garden Theatre and along the Niagara Parkway, hearing local stories before boarding Niagara City Cruises. Your reserved ticket and poncho are included. Guides such as Asif add history, photo help, and practical advice, but expect wet shoes and a fair amount of walking.

“Great tour. Friendly tour guide. Definitely must sees. Behind the falls is fantastic. Falls are stunning sites”

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4.Niagara Falls, NY: Maid of the Mist Boat and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Best value

Meet near Comfort Inn The Pointe for a two-hour Niagara Falls outing that combines the Maid of the Mist with a guided walk through Niagara Falls State Park. Guides such as Darrell, Paul, Jacob, and Jennifer have led past departures. Expect a poncho, close views of the Falls, and plenty of spray.

“Our guide Paul was the best. He gave us all the history on Niagara Falls. He was very upbeat and friendly. The Maid of the Mist boat ride was amazing. Just hearing about it didn’t do it justice. The experience was unreal.”

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5.Niagara USA: Daredevil Walking Tour & Maid of Mist Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · from $85

Walk through Niagara Falls State Park with an English-speaking guide, hear the stories behind the Falls, then ride the electric Maid of the Mist into the Horseshoe Falls basin. Your $85 ticket includes the two-hour tour and poncho, but not parking.

“Definitiv sehenswert! sehr lustige, sichere Tour zu den Fällen, man wird nass und es ist daher ratsam, ersatzschuhe mitzunehmen. Gut organisiert. Hunde sind erlaubt und bekommen sogar einen speziellen Poncho.😃”

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6.Niagara Falls: Walking Tour with Skip-the-Ticket-Line Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Walk with an English-speaking guide from the Niagara Casino area through Queen Victoria Park and along the Niagara Parkway. Board Niagara City Cruises from May to October, or visit Journey Behind the Falls in winter. Guides including Julia and Giovanni have earned especially warm praise.

“te kort, er werd een tour => wandeling met stalschoenen aangeboden in combinatie met de boot. Na 55 minuten waren we klaar, onze stalschoenen waren niet nodig. organisatie hebben we een mail gestuurd , er wordt een kleine som geretourneerd. is ok maar dat lost het verkeerd promoten van de inhoud niet op voor de toeristen in de toekomst.”

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7.Niagara Falls Walking Tour with Maid of the Mist & Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 24 reviews · from $124

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Hard Rock Cafe for a small-group walk across Goat Island, with stops at Terrapin Point, Luna Island, and Three Sisters Islands. Then ride Maid of the Mist and feel the spray at Cave of the Winds. Guides such as Mark and Janelle add personal care and useful local context.

“Mark was informative and showed genuine concern with insuring all who made a reservation were accounted for. He even called me 15 minutes before check in to see if I needed and help. The Maid of the Mist was epic. The best part was watching all of the other people react to the massive energy of the falls.”

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8.Niagara Falls Exclusive Walking Tour: Voyage to the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Skylon Tower for a two-hour Niagara Falls tour. Ride the Incline Railway, walk beside the upper rapids, and board Niagara City Cruises for a close view of the Horseshoe Falls. From December through April, the boat ride becomes Niagara Takes Flight.

“We gingen later weg omdat we nog moesten wachten op een deelnemer. 15 m later. Tijd is tijd!”

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9.Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower, Fireworks & Walking Tour Canada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1h 30m · from $59

Spend 90 minutes seeing Niagara Falls from two angles: high above the river at Skylon Tower and close to the water along the Niagara Parkway. Guides such as Robby add history and humor before leading you to a prime fireworks-viewing spot. The tour runs May 14 to October 14.

“We had a wonderful experience! Robby was an excellent tour guide, and my family and I had a great time. Everything was amazing, from the Skylon Tower to the fireworks! Thank you Robby!!”

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