9 New York City Waterfall Tours to Book This Year

1.From New York City: Niagara Falls One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,138 reviews · 22 - 23 hours · from $180Our pick

Spend about five hours at Niagara Falls with Royal City Tours, visiting Goat Island, Luna Island, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The Maid of the Mist boat ride is the big thrill when operating, while guides such as Brian, Richard, Joel, and Adolfo add local stories. Expect a very long bus journey, limited free time, and seasonal fireworks.

“The trip was excellent. The bus was a bit inconvenient and it’s a long trip from NYC but it was okay. We had a lovely guide from the Niagara Falls but after the boat we decided to go to the Canada’s side to see the waterfalls. It was totally worth it. If I could I would spent more time there, it should be more free time to explore cause because of that we had to decide whether to stay with the guide on the American side or go to Canada. Overall it was a pleasant trip, it’s worth to see the falls ;)”

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2.Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,049 reviews · 19 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Leave Times Square at 4am for a full-day Niagara Falls outing with a bilingual English-Spanish guide such as Arturo or Roberto. Visit American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls, stop at Prospect Point and Terrapin Point, and add Maid of the Mist from late May to October. Expect 7 to 8 hours each way, rest stops, and about three hours at the falls.

“The trip is long with breaks for bathroom and eats Guide was very helpful knowledgeable and friendly Although it was. Old the sites we so beautiful”

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3.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Niagara Falls with a guide such as Peter, Paolo, or Yurika, stopping at Watkins Glen or Montour Falls. See the falls by day and after dark, cross into Canada if your documents allow, ride Maid of the Mist in season, stay one night, and shop at a large outlet mall before returning to New York City.

“This tour was very well planned and super organized. Bus ride was comfortable too! Tour guide kept us all engaged”

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4.From NYC: Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 706 reviews · 19 hours · from $269

Leave Times Square at 4:00 AM for a full day at Niagara Falls, with a comfortable coach, Wi-Fi, bilingual English and Spanish guidance, and about 2.5 to 4.5 hours at the park. Add the seasonal Maid of the Mist for the closest view of the water, or use the phone audio guide instead.

“It was an amazing experience. So beautiful Niagra falls❤️ Worth guided trip with Arturo. Thank you so much guide and drivers who did great job!”

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5.3-Day Best of Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $450

Travel from New York to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Corning, Watkins Glen, and Niagara Falls in three busy days. You get two hotel nights, guided sightseeing, a Niagara night visit, and seasonal attractions such as Maid of the Mist or Cave of the Winds. Optional upgrades add museum visits and other stops.

“It was worth the money and the time, a good value with a very friendly and interesting host Chloe, she’s the best.”

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6.2-Day Best of Niagara Falls, Corning, Finger Lakes Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $238

Travel from New York City or New Jersey to Niagara Falls with stops at the Corning Museum of Glass and Watkins Glen State Park. You’ll see the falls illuminated at night, stay one night in a hotel, and choose seasonal extras such as Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, and Old Fort Niagara. Guides such as Gladys, Kiko, Jay, and Cloe lead many departures.

“The trip was overall a pleasant experience bcos of the guide Gladys. She was very helpful & courteous & made sure we were ok all the time.”

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7.NYC: Niagara Falls, Toronto, Philadelphia & DC 5-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 157 reviews · 5 days · from $965

You will cover six major stops in five days by air-conditioned bus or van, with guides in nine languages. Expect early starts, long drives, four hotel nights, Maid of the Mist, a 1000 Islands cruise from May to October, an Amish buggy ride, and major sights in Philadelphia and Washington DC. Guides such as Naoko, Carlo, Victoria, Andrea, and Redi have led recent departures.

“We really enjoyed the itinerary and the tour guides, Naoko and Carlo were knowledgeable and super helpful. Just a heads up, the drives can be a little long at times, and be prepared for early mornings, since the tour usually kicks off around 7 AM.”

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8.NYC: Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 155 reviews · 4 days · from $805

Leave New York for Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Washington DC in four busy days. You’ll cross to both sides of Niagara Falls, ride the Maid of the Mist in summer, explore Independence Hall Square, take an Amish buggy ride, and visit major Washington landmarks. Multilingual guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese.

“I had a really good time, enjoyed the tour without problems, I recommend this activity”

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9.From New York: Niagara Falls and Washington DC 3-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $585

Travel from New York to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls in three days. You’ll visit Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the U.S. Capitol, major DC memorials, Watkins Glen or Corning, and Niagara attractions including Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, and a nighttime visit to Goat Island. Chinese and English guides lead the trip.

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