Get an insider’s look around Niagara Falls State Park during a 1-hour guided tour. Set at a leisurely pace, the short but immersive tour is the perfect option for all ages and attention spans. Skip the line and enjoy included admission to the Cave of the Winds. Learn about the history of the area and stop for photos of Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and more.

Enjoy a short but in-depth guided tour of the park
Get included admission to the Cave of the Winds
Skip the long ticket line on arrival
Photograph the falls from an ideal vantage point

What's Included

All activities
Guaranteed to skip the ticket line

Parking Fees
Gratuities (recommended $5/couple $10/Family)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Niagara Falls Adventures
Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Type into your GPS “Cave of the Winds”. The Tour Begins at the Large Stone Archway in between the Cave of the Winds and the Main Goat Island Parking Lot (The first parking lot you come to on Goat Island) Look for your Tour Guide with a Light Blue Shirt and Khaki shorts/pants.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Goat Island (Pass By)

The Power Portal (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
After October 15th the Cave of the Winds is called the Gorge Walk and is a Similar experience but for safety reasons customers are not allowed into areas to get wet.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

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 a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Traveller Tips

You have the freedom to walk around at your own pace!

Be prepared to take some great pictures, see views you can’t imagine, and getting wet at the end of it all if you choose.

Reviews

4.5

182 reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Amazing winter tour

Carol_U, Mar 2023

Amazing tour. The guide Billy the goat was so funny (if you like dad jokes) and full of information. Breath taking winter views. So glad we took the tour!

My husband and I enjoyed...

Tricia_K, Jan 2023

My husband and I enjoyed seeing the falls and Matthew, our guide, was very informative and friendly. Highly recommend him and the tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for the kind words and for touring with us!

Santa did an awesome job...

Eli_N, Dec 2022

Santa did an awesome job as tour guide! Highly recommend to any travelers to Niagara area. Very knowledgeable about the Falls and history.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you, Eli! Santa is SO busy at the north pole but when he has free time he makes his way to Niagara Falls!

A perfect family memory!

Amber_T, Nov 2022

We had a wonderful time with Caleb. He was very knowledgeable and we had a great time exploring Niagara Falls!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you! It was our privilege to take you on tour!

Nice experience - very...

Rajesh_P, Nov 2022

Nice experience - very informative .. great stories from the guide .. was a memorable visit inspite of the heavy rain

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you!

GREAT!

Michele_A, Oct 2022

To really appreciate the falls, this is a must! You WILL get wet, even with the ponchos provided. 😊

Response from Host, Oct 2022

I agree! Thanks for the review!

We had a wonderful time....

Amanda_M, Sept 2022

We had a wonderful time. The Cave of the Winds was an amazing experience. Sara was our tour guide. She gave us so much information about the falls and the history. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Awesome! Thank you for the recommendation!

Great guide

Dana_A, Sept 2022

Very knowledgeable . Just enough information without being overwhelming Good stories , friendly and funny Good pace and just enough free time at the stops

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Thanks, Dana! Glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing experience and...

Iris_G, Sept 2022

Amazing experience and Caleb made it very amusing with his funny stories and his tidbits of information.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Thank you for choosing us for the tour! It was such a pleasure to take you on tour and hope you can visit again soon!

Do it!

Joanna_S, Sept 2022

Absolutely incredible. We had Mandi, a school teacher who does tours in summer, the best, was funny and smart. She tied the whole experience together with her information.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Great to hear you enjoyed the tour with Mandi! Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Fun experience

Tina_R, Sept 2022

Mandi was a great tour guide! Very sweet and knowledgeable! This was a perfect length tour for young kids.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Awesome thank you!

It was a first time visit...

Charles_S, Sept 2022

It was a first time visit for the kids to Niagara Falls. Mandi helped make it an awesome memorable experience.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Awesome and memorable! Sounds like Mandi's tour to me! Thank you so much for joining us!

Great guide

Sumit_K, Sept 2022

My family had great time with guide Celab. He has tones of stories around niaga fall and Buffalo. Very informative and entertaining session.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Awesome to hear you enjoyed it! Come back to see us again soon!

Excellent tour guide

John_K, Aug 2022

Zak was an excellent tour guide. He knew a lot of history of the falls and the area. Very great experience. Also great at walking backwards, lol.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Great to hear, thank you for joining us!

Zak was an amazing tour...

JANAE_M, Aug 2022

Zak was an amazing tour guide - the tour was phenomenal! The scenery was spectacular, and the cave of the winds was a once in a lifetime memory!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

We are so glad you enjoyed your day with us!

getting hit by waterfall...

Kayla_D, Aug 2022

getting hit by waterfall was awesome! would definitely recommend and you get a souvenir poncho! worth the money

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you, Kayla! Nothing comes close to touching a waterfall!

Awesome Tour

Donna_K, Aug 2022

The tour guide was AMAZING!!! I believe his name was Sam. Great tour. The historical information given by guide was fantastic.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you Donna, Sam is a great guide!

Great tour and experience.

Alejandro_G, July 2022

This was a great tour and Nick, the tour guide, provided us with great history on the area. The Cave of the Winds was a great experience.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you!

First Timers

Brett_T, July 2022

It was amazing how close we got to the American Falls. The Hurricane deck was crazy and very fun! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative and funny.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you Brett!

Best part of Niagara Falls!

Pamela_J, July 2022

This was an incredible tour! Zak was such a great tour guide - funny, knowledgeable & helpful! And the Cave of the Winds is an amazing experience! Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you Pamela, Zak is a great guide!

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