100% WORTH IT!!! If…read moreyou want to get up close to the falls and enjoy a nice view and feel the sun, mist and water from the beautiful Niagara Falls then I highly recommend Maid of the Mist! Tickets are very affordable and they provide ponchos for everyone.

I've experienced many boat rides on the maid of the Mist over the years. But taking my niece and…read morenephew for their first time was the best! Departing from Niagara Falls state park, I recommend coming early to get a parking spot in the first lot... only a few minutes walk. Also, order tickets ahead of time... bypass the line! After security check, there's a short film of the history... first maid of the mist was in 1846! Then you walk down to the boats, getting your souvenir rain poncho. Boats have two levels, grab a spot anywhere near a rail... all great views and be prepared to get soaked! All part of the fun. Boat rides go past the American falls than Thales passages to the base of the horseshoe falls. Spectacular views and amazing photo opportunities. Tickets Adults $30.25 6-12 $19.75 Under 5 free Everyone should experience this adventure at least once!

This is a CAN'T MISS experience! I guarantee the first question that your friends will ask you…read moreafter your Niagara Falls vacation will be - "did you ride the boat?" Boarding experience was efficient. They have attendants to usher you into one of several elevators. Then a short walk down to the platform while you wait for one of two boats so the wait is not long. Red ponchos given to you which are complimentary. PRO TIP: you'll get the best pictures if you're lucky enough to be able to get a spot on the upper deck near the railing. We were so lucky to be "cut off" from the line ahead of us for one boat and had to wait for the next boat, which turned out to be excellent for us. I wonder if you can request to wait if it looks like you're going to be the last ones on a boat. Surely the last in line will be towards the back of the boat or on the lower deck. But even if that's you, don't be worried - the boat sails in, and then turns around to go out. So even if you are in the back, there will be an opportunity for a picture. No announcements from the captain. No demonstration of putting on life jackets or at least told where they are located. Any boat tour I've done in the US would typically have something like this. Guess it's different in Canada. Everyone loaded, the boat just goes. And what a spectacular view. Take your family pictures as you are getting close, because after a certain point, you will feel the power of the falls. Eventually all you'll be able to see is mist. And it will feel like you're caught in a rain storm. The crowd all yells, laughs, and screams in excited unison! At some point, you could even say you're just trying to survive. You'll be lucky if the poncho hood stays on your head and that it covers both of your arms. Our hats were soaked and shoes were drenched, but we had so much fun! Definitely an experience that my kids will remember for their lifetime! Highly recommend!

I'm going to get the bad news out of the way: do not, I must repeat, do not order a hot dog on…read moresite. It was one of the saddest, most repulsive things I've been served. Kid you not. Tasted like it had been boiled for hours then sprayed with grill marks. Simply awful. The one and only bite I took was already half way down my throat when I realized I wanted to get as far away from it as possible. That out of the way... Everything else was a charm! I boarded Niagara City Cruises with the confidence of someone who had never seen Niagara Falls and assumed the complimentary red poncho would keep me dry. Wrong. We got absolutely blasted by the falls! It was spectacular fun! The experience began innocently enough. The falls looked beautiful from a distance. People were smiling. Birds were flying. Families were taking photos. Then the boat moved closer and nature abruptly decided that everyone on board needed a shower. Literally thousands of gallons of water a second are crashing from the sky. The poncho performed admirably if its job was protecting approximately 60 percent of my body. My hair and face were soaked. My pant legs and shoes were drenched. My poncho kept bellowing in the wind. I looked around at one point and I saw that this was everyone's story. The closer we got to the falls, the less we could see. The magnificent view slowly transformed into a white wall of mist, wind and life choices. Conversations became impossible. Communication was reduced to pointing, yelling and laughing. The power is overwhelming. The noise is deafening. The mist is relentless. The memory is unforgettable. Yes, it was incredible and I wish to have this experience -- without the hot dog -- all over again!

The Mr. and I only had one full day in Niagara Falls so this comprehensive tour worked well for us…read more On the tour we were able to see the falls every which way possible. Above (Skylon Tower), behind (Journey of the Falls), and in it (Niagara City Cruises). Yes, we could have done each of these activities on our own but we enjoyed the commentary and insight Huzaifa was able to provide along the way.

Had the best time ever! We did more than we thought we were going to do and see. Shariq our tour…read moreguide was so fun, cool and kind. We liked that it was all under 4hrs long and it was very affordable. Highly recommend 10/10

Oh my goodness, I don't know why this is not highly rated on yelp - this is probably one of my…read morefavorite parts of Niagara Falls. It was beautiful, and I was so in shock how nicely maintained this place is! If you are planning to go to a bunch of attractions, I cannot recommend having the Plus pass. Because not only you get to have most of the attractions, transportation is also included. So yes, please do not skip this! It is worth it to go.

Located in Table Rock, this was my first major stop among my Niagara Falls travels, and it was an…read moreabsolute blast. The crowd was light when I got there (around 5 pm on a Sunday), so I didn't have to wait long going down or up, or to get views. Anyway, it's a great time. You don't really get that wet, just misted on, and if you go during the daytime, you should dry right off in a few minutes in the sun. Self guided was you go at your own pace, and take as long or as short as you want. There are a couple of small viewing areas at the end of tunnels, and a larger open area where most of the view is. It's a brief interlude if there are no crowds, like 20-30 minutes. Obviously, crowds will make it longer, but most of that is because of waiting for the elevator going up and down, and not so much the viewing areas themselves. If you do it, consider pairing it with Niagara Takes Flight; it's in the same building, and although I didn't like it, if you want to experience it or do it, it makes sense to knock them both out while you're right there.

We visited in April 2026. Park wasn't crowded which was lovely but no Maid of the Mist due to icy…read morewater conditions. We still had a nice time. Cave of the Winds was very cool. Pleasant walking around park. We were glad we stayed in downtown Buffalo as opposed to the town of Niagara itself. Buffalo appeared quieter and less cheesy/touristy/commercial.

The New York State Park is amazing! The majestic awe and wonder of Niagara Falls is truly a sight…read moreto behold. It's hard to imagine that people once attempted to go over the Falls in a barrel, or so the stories say! The Maid of the Mist takes you right to the base of the Falls and it is AWESOME... and WET! Don't let those little ponchos fool you. You are going to get soaked, and the roar of the water is incredible. The Visitor Center inside the park isn't nearly as impressive as the Discovery Center Welcome Center, but it offers clean restrooms, a refreshment stand, and an information desk. There are also plenty of fantastic photo opportunities throughout the park and along the viewing areas. The nightly fireworks display is spectacular, though it does get crowded. For wheelchair users, there is a fabulous, spacious ramp that provides easy access down to the viewing level. A must-see experience from every angle! #NYStatePark #Fireworks #MaidOfTheMist #WelcomeCenter #TysAdventures26 #AmericanFalls #InternationalFalls #NiagaraFallsUSA

I got soaked from head to toe and the boat went SUPER fast. The staff were super nice. They played…read moremusic so the vibe was also nice.

August 2025. Came for 3 rides. We had Lexi and Scott as our…read moretrip leaders. Captain Nick was great.

We happened upon this place by pure chance! The tour was great! Very informative and tasty…read moretreats at the end! The hostess was very nice to everyone.

You have to sign up for the free tour! Not only was the tour guide amazing, the chocolate tasting…read morewas phenomenal. You get to see how all of the chocolate is made and taste the chocolate as you go. My favorite was the melted chocolate. I could eat at least a gallon of it. The gift shop was really cool. They had tons of chocolate to choose from, and I really enjoyed the special occasion chocolate on the back wall that had decorative wraps on them. Lots of cute, funny wraps for every occasion. You really need to check this place out! It was a perfect fun stop on the way to Niagara Falls!

Jessica was an absolute A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Tour guide. She was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of tips…read moreand tricks about each site we visited (where to stand in the boat and when to wear and the quality of the ponchos). She was kind and patient with everybody in the group. Now for the attractions...the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds were definitely an AMAZING experience. On the Maid of the Mist, you get close to Horshoe Falls and just feel the loud roar and energy of the falls. Absolutely stunning! Went on the hurricane deck at Cave of the Winds and got a hydrotherapy massage underneath Bridal Veil Falls. The water was intense and so powerful. A magnificent experience. We had lunch at Maple Leaf Place. Food was ok. Couldn't really eat from the food court since I have IBS so I don't have much to say about the food. The steak poutine was recommended and I was told that it was good. ‍ I didn't skip out on the maple syrup and fudge tasting though. Yum! Delicious. Had no clue there were 3 different types of maple syrup and I found that I like the dark amber syrup the best. Bought some chocolate covered blueberries and jujubes. My husband loved them...me not so much. I prefer my chocolate with no fruit, but I did enjoy their tasty orange dreamsicle fudge. Because there was a big tour bus that arrived at Maple Leaf Place just a few minutes we got there, our time at the food court took too long since the lines were long and everybody in my family were hungry. This meant that it cut our time for souvenir shopping. I'm sure my hubby was happy about that. After lunch, we went to Skylon Tower and went to the observation deck. We got a bird's eye view of not just the Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil Falls but all of the town of Niagara Falls. Beautiful! Thank you Over The Falls Tour and Jessica! My family and I had a blast!

This is a classic case of mileage may vary, depending on the person. Here's my take on Over the…read moreFalls Tours: Good: -Picks you up and drops you off at your hotel, so that's a lot more convenient than having to get to a meeting point. -I wanted to do Cave of the Winds and Skylon Tower, and they were on the list of spots they do, so it was convenient, especially with having to cross the border for Cave the Winds. -David, our guide, was personable and pleasant Bad: -The 20% tip sign. Not so much so for the sign itself, but for the fact that, as a tourist, I didn't have any cash on me. They give you a card at the end to give the guide/company feedback; they could at least give you the option to send the guide payment through electronic means as well. -The hour-long lunch stop. I could do without the lunch stop. Again, some people probably really wanted it, but for me, I would've rather hit more up. -The guide basically just took us to the stops and said meet me back here at X. They say on the site that guides love taking pictures for you, well that's kind of hard to do, if you're way back up at the van. Not that I wanted my picture taken at any time, and if I did I could've asked someone in the group to, but it just seemed odd for him to stay back. Especially if somebody in the group got injured or something. -We didn't seem to do much. Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, lunch, the actual power station, whirlpool, floral clock, Table Rock, and Skylon Tower. I had done pretty much everything else, so I don't know what more they could've done. But maybe they could've done 1-2 more things if they shortened the lunch break. I got a couple of discounts when I signed up, but ultimately, I don't think it was worth it. I don't regret it, but if I could do it over, I would've just crossed the border myself to do Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist, and done Skylon Tower on my own.

The Niagara Parks Power Station is truly the best way to view up close and personal this natural…read morelandmark without actually heading onto one of those tour boats. On the top floor, you're presented with exhibits highlighting how energy is used to power the area and how the falls contribute to that flow of electricity. There were some fun moments of learning that I'd say were suited for kids 10 years and up. The real gem is the underground walking path that takes you right to the falls for a truly unique feel. We spent a good amount of time taking in the sites and seeing how massive the falls were compared to our small bodies. Be prepared for a little bit of moisture and splash back from the waves. While admission may seem steep at first at $35, it really was worth it to get such a wonderful view of the falls. I'd highly recommend this to anyone visiting Niagara Falls and wanting to commit to one of the major attractions for great views.

The Power Station/Tunnel at Night is an absolute blast. The presentation/montage projected on the…read morewall is a fun little time, especially for little ones. The tunnel also offers a little bit of a cool down as it's a consistent 60 degrees, so if you've been exploring Niagara during the day, it offers a little bit of a respite and cool down. It's also about a 5-minute walk, so prepare for that before you can get to the deck. It's another one of the spots where you really just get misted, and the poncho is sufficient. It's one of those things where something so simple can bring so much happiness. It's just a dimly lit old power station and a tunnel leading to an observation deck. There are comparable observation decks that are free, but walking the tunnel and hearing and seeing water leaking in, and after walking, coming to the opening and seeing the deck, it's just a fun time.

If you've got 4-5 hours in Niagara Falls, this tour is your best way to hit all of the hot spots…read more They show you exactly where to go for great photo ops, plus fast track admissions to Maid of the Mist and trolley.

We loved the walking tour! Our guide Diane shared so much history and information about the falls…read moreand area. Met at Murray Street welcome center and tour included the power station, journey behind the falls and the voyage of the falls boat ride. Tour was about 2.5 hours. Meeting place close to most hotels. Loved no lines as guide got your tickets and you could get in without a wait.