How can you come to Niagara Falls without "doing it all", and this is maybe the best way to do that. Obviously you pay way more money to take this tour, than to do these destinations on your own, Pros and Cons? Certainly. Pros: -They pick you up at either your hotel, or a designated area. -You get to go to the highlight spots without having to purchase separate tickets. -You do not have to pay for parking, or attempt to find parking for each of the attractions. -Border crossing could not be more easy. Cons: -You may not get to spend as much time, or you may spend too much time for you, at each of the attractions. -You are tied to a group, so part of the pace of you journey is tied to the others you are bundled with. -The "Lunch" stop. Yes you can pack your own, you can purchase at the designated spot which has a store and a Maple Syrup tasting, but clearly this is a designated tourist trap and of course the stop here was quite long. -The sign in the front of the van to "Tip your drivers, that 20% is customary as this is how they make the majority of their wages" read more

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Our Tour Guide, Ed was very knowledgeable and told us about the points of interest and history of the area. He made sure all 20 of us that were taking the tour had a great time. We stopped for lunch and had bathroom breaks but more than that he made sure we were all taken care of--a few of us who had a more difficult time with walking he advised short cuts and places we could sit and wait. read more

If you're visiting Niagara Falls and want a truly VIP experience, look no further than Over the Falls Tours and ask for Nick! From the moment he greeted us, Nick brought incredible energy, humor, and deep knowledge of the area that kept us engaged the entire time. He made the history of the Falls come alive with fun facts, personal stories, and even some great photo tips. He was super patient, accommodating, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and included. You can tell he loves what he does -- and it shows! Nick didn't just guide us, he hosted us like we were family. My family and I walked away not just with amazing memories, but with a new appreciation for the beauty and power of Niagara Falls all thanks to Nick. Don't think twice. Book the tour, and if you get Nick, you're in for a treat! #TeamNick read more

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Everything we experienced was excellent. Our tour guide, Martine was knowledgeable, kind, polite, and prompt. The vehicle was clean and spacious. We got to see everything without many lines. The next time I take some of my grandchildren to Niagara Falls, I will absolutely use these people again. I would strongly recommend that if you do this, book early in the day before the lines start to form at the attractions. read more

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Amazing tour! So glad to have booked and found this on Viator as it gave us the chance to see both sides of the Falls. Pick-up may be earlier than the scheduled time depending on how many places are picked up so be sure to get up early for the morning tour and check your text messages. It is pricy but well worth it as it is the only way to see both sides of the falls without having to drive or taxi and meet other amazing people. Nancy was amazing and knowledgable and was also very accommodating of our disabilities. We bought snacks since we didn't expect to be able to get lunch but we did stop for a delicious lunch at Maple Leaf Place that had wonderful Canadian food as well as ice wine and maple beer and an amazing store attached. We started with Cave of the Winds and followed with a view of Three Sisters Island on Goat Island on the US Side and then went to Canada where we did the Hornblower cruise followed by lunch and then went to the Niagara Whirlpool on the north side of town and ended the day at Skylon Tower before heading back to our hotels. This is our favorite tour we have ever done anywhere and would highly recommend to anyone without a car or wants to visit the Canada side from the US without paying the extra cost for more insurance (as many of the US boarded customers did). read more

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The tour was fantastic! "Legendary Lenny" was our tour guide. He brought us to the Falls and did it with a humorous flare. He was also a master at time organization and managed to keep our group together and moving along. The attractions that we saw were breathtaking, but I'd honestly have to say that I've been on about 20 tours in my life and Lenny is by far my favorite! He will keep you entertained. I hope anyone reading my review is fortunate enough to spend part of their vacation with him as their guide. read more

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TEAM NANCY!!! She was amazing. She picked us up at our hotel and from the first introductions her energy was amazing. We picked up 14 more people and then headed to the Cave of the Winds. Only con is that they need better ponchos, esp. for fluffy people. So if you are fluffy BRING YOUR OWN. Plus the seagulls were everywhere so beware of being pooped on. Thankfully a gift shop was on site if you needed a change of clothes. Then we went to the Canadian side and THAT WAS THE BEST VIEW OF THE FALLS. Journey Behind the Falls/ Horseshoe Falls, and again when you get there the ponchos were SLIGHTLY better BUT...you will still get wet!! The "behind the falls" viewing windows were...MEH. The gift shop there was the best!! Better variety and even a clearance section. You don't get the Team Nancy discount there but I liked it way better. Then we went to lunch where I was able to try poutine and ice wine for the first time and it was amazing!! There is also a gift shop where you can try chocolate, fudge, and maple syrup. This is where you get the Team Nancy discount on lunch and souvenirs. Then we made a couple stops to see the rapids at the Whirlpool Aero Car (which was not in service because of the winds), The Floral Clock (which was not set right but still chimed at 3pm on time), The Canadian and American power plants, and a quick drive through downtown before we got to Skylon tower. Skylon tower was amazing!!! Such a beautiful view of the entire falls. It was VERY windy and cold though. But the Starbucks there warmed us up. I would def do this tour again when we can do the boat tour. I will request NANCY and bring a change of clothes and a bigger poncho!!! Thank you so much for being safe with us and giving us so many interesting facts about the falls!! read more

We booked an American/Canadian tour with them. It was amazing, they picked us up at our hotel, visited many sights without worrying about parking or paying and about eight hours later they brought us back to our hotel. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the falls and area. When you book ask for Nick's group. Team Nick for life ! read more

The Good: * they pick you up and drop you off * falls speak for themselves * Everything is arranged and you just go with it The Bad: * the company actually has a sign on the shuttle asking you to tip the driver the " customary " 20%! "As this is how they earn most of their pay" Excuse me, I believe the company should value their employees and pay a living wage! It is impossible to depend on tips from tourists! ( who carries cash?) There was too much time at some of the spots and too much time for lunch They should skip the 3 sisters island place as this is not crowded, easy to get over to and not high on the priority For Niagara Falls. read more

Jessica made our tour so much fun! Great info! Great tips! Communicated with us nonstop and made our day super fun! read more

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Amazing trip! Worth every bit of the price. We did so much, way more than we would have alone. Adam's Family was amazing! Thanks Adam you're the best!!! read more

Excellent and must have tour. Our guide Brian was very knowledgeable and was enthusiastic. He had planned the entire tour to the T- we never had to wait for any tickets in line, always had front of the line experience and overall very smooth journey. Brian told us many stories of historic context which were very helpful to gain insight in Niagara Falls. read more

We recently took a tour in Canada with Over the Falls Tours and had the incredible fortune of being guided by Nancy. Dawn was also very helpful on the phone and made sure everything was set up and we had all the information we needed! Great tip on the water shoes! Those were crucial! Our tour guide Nancy made our entire experience unforgettable! From the moment we met her, her warm and welcoming personality put us at ease. Her extensive knowledge of the area was evident as she shared fascinating insights and stories that brought each location to life. Nancy's expertise was apparent in her ability to navigate the tour with precision. She knew all the secrets and best routes, which meant we were able to see all the key attractions with almost no wait time or lines. This allowed us to make the most of our time and enjoy every moment without feeling rushed. What truly set Nancy apart was her exceptional level of care and attention to detail. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear that she genuinely loves what she does. She ensured we were comfortable and well-informed at all times. She always educated us on what to do at each stop to make the experience even better like where to stand on the Maid of the Mist, the best route while at the American Falls, etc. Multiple people from other tour companies commented to us in passing that we had the best tour guide in Niagara Falls and we wouldn't agree more. Everyone knew who she was no matter where we stopped! Nancy went above and beyond to make our tour special including add a few extra stops for personal reasons which didn't bother her at all! Overall, Nancy is the reason our tour was so great. Her passion, knowledge, and dedication made for an outstanding experience that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend Nancy and Over the Falls Tours to anyone looking for an extraordinary private tour experience in Canada. Thank you, Nancy, for making our trip truly memorable! read more

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We did a full day trip with David. Had a great time definitely worth the money. We only had 24 hours to see as much as we could. I'm so grateful we found the site it provided a great overall experience in such a short time. Money well spent read more

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We had the most amazing time but I think its mostly because of out tour guide Lenny!!! He also made my daughter feel special all day, it was her 30th Birthday...it was an amazing trip full of Wonderfull sites, fun and laughter , we couldn't have asked for a better day !! we went to the falls, parks, cave of the winds, a bakery, had a picnic , , so much fun...A Must DO!!! read more

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All day organized fun! Was only in town for a day and I wanted to make the most of it. They knocked it out of the park and our guide Angel was amazing! read more

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Love, love, love this tour! Definitely worth the tour! We traveled from California for this tour and we loved it! Our tour guide was Dale and he was amazing! A person full of knowledge and super nice! He taught us A LOT and he had a lot of good jokes! If you're looking to get this your I definitely recommend Dale. You will get lots of beautiful pictures and learn a lot! read more

It was a beautiful day to see the falls. We chose the tour that went to Canada to view the falls from Skylon Tower. Niagra, Canada is gorgeous. I recommend the America/Canada tour. Our tour guide, Roland, was funny and he provided a lot of history of the area and the falls. My only complaint would be the food options where we had lunch in Canada. Almost no gluten-free food available. read more

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We had such a wonderful time on this tour! from easy and quick pick up, to early tours with little waiting with Jessica! Jessica was super fun, informative , wasnt messing around getting us to and from and we were right on schedule, she did all the ticket, line, and driving work! Many people that weren't on tours stopped to listen when Jessica was talking to our group. I would highly recommend the tour, but also highly recommend asking for Jessica! #teamjessica read more

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We did the maid of the mist and Canadian side tour with Jairus (the ukulele guy!) and had a fabulous time! First off, major props to the customer service folks working behind the scenes. They responded to my emails quickly and when our flight got cancelled and we had to change the pickup time and location, they were able to switch things easily for us which was so helpful. We met our group of 15 at the aquarium in Niagara, NY (tip - parking is free on the weekdays, at least in May!) and headed to Luna Island and Terrapin point, both on the US side. The views were amazing! We then hopped back in the mini bus and headed to the maid of the mist. That was fun but you definitely get wet! We stood on the port side underneath and still got a bit wet, though the ponchos helped. We crossed the border which took maybe 25 min and stopped at a look out above the Canadian falls. We then did a lunch/souvenir stop at maple leaf place. Definitely touristy and overpriced. The food was just okay, so recommend bringing snacks and your own water! We then went to the whirlpool lookout and finished the tour going up the skylon tower. So many amazing views! I highly recommend picking a weekday and avoiding the peak season if you can! We chose a Friday in May (the first day the maid of the mist was open actually) and the crowds were minimal and weather perfect. The tour also can last longer than anticipated depending on the border, so we got picked up around 9:45am and were back to our car on the NY side around 4pm. We loved J though, he had great stories and his ukulele playing was unique! Highly recommend this tour to see all of the sights of Niagara. read more

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If you are going to see the falls, you must go on this tour ! It is more than worth it ! You will see everything and get all the information on the magnificent falls on the American and Canadian sides ! They cover more in one day than you can do by yourself. The bus is nice and comfortable the tour guides are so knowledgeable. Take the 6- 7 hour tour it's a great deal, timed to perfection. They have special deals depending on the season, and you will not forget that you saw and did everything! Thanks everyone you really made our trip comfortable and complete! read more

Must tour if visiting the falls for the first time. Our guide, David, was excellent. Chill demeanor, knowledgeable, and kept the tour on track. Must see from the Canadian side of the falls. The bus was clean and spacious, each stop was given plenty of time to explore and have photo ops. The booking staff also ensured that we would have no issues with our flight that same day. They made sure our guide David was aware of the time crunch, so he scheduled our return as the first drop site. From beginning to end, the team was professional, courteous, and made the experience memorable. read more

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I had an excellent experience with this tour group! Got a private tour, and my family of four loved the cave of the winds & the maid of the mist. Nancy was AWESOME and took us to all the sights within the state park & got us in front of all the lines. 5 hours long and truly and awesome way to experience the falls! read more

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This was money well spent! It is so nice to have someone else deal with all the logistics so you can just be in the moment and enjoy! Plus the added bonus of Pat R. being a hoot and amusing us all around town all day! Super fun highly recommend! read more

Randy was the perfect tour guide. He was exceptionally knowledgeable of the entire Niagara Falls region, took the chance to know and understand his clients and provided an exciting and fun filled day. Couldn't imagine doing this tour with any but Randy. read more

My experience from planning to coming home was spectacular. My family and I visited NYC for one week but we wanted to take a day to visit the falls. Upon research, I found this company that could help us get to NYC and back, and do a full tour in one day. Dawn was the person who scheduled our tour and helped me with flights. It was great that I didn't have to research flights myself. She just told me what airlines and which flights to book. (I recommend booking early so that it's not too pricey!) Dawn was so patient with me because I had many questions big and small, including should I bring a change of clothes and what kind of shoes should I wear (water shoes by the way is the best option for Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds). I told her I wasn't sure if I should spend more for the private tour or if I should stick with the big group tours. She carefully listed the difference between the tours and did NOT try to persuade me one way or the other. We decided on the private tour because Dawn was able to book us a reservation plus I liked the idea of having an SUV to leave our stuff in so we didn't have to drag all of our stuff with us. It was also the better way to see both the American and Canada side since we only had the day. So the day of the tour comes. We arrive to the airport in NYC and our flight was delayed BY THREE HOURS. We were going to miss HALF of our tour if we came back to NYC on the same day. I called Over the Falls immediately and they made me feel calm right away and I asked if we kept our returning flight the same, what would we miss? They were honest and said we'd only be able to see the American side but would not make it to Canada. They said if I could, to book a later flight or stay for one night. I then called the airlines (Jet Blue) and asked to rebook our returning flight for the following day. Luckily, I was able to do that so our plan totally changed because we ended up sleeping over instead of staying for just the day. Over The Falls support line was AWESOME. They helped me book a hotel room last minute with options for king bed or two queens, etc. I didn't have to call hotel or book online myself. They asked if they could give them my card on file and I said yes. Super easy. Also thankfully because Dawn had recommended bringing a change of clothes in case we got wet, we happened to have extra clothes! Amazing. The team including Dawn (who changed our lunch reservation to a dinner reservation) then re-adjusted our day plans since we had shifted times! They did it quickly and without involving me which made it so much less stressful. When we finally landed in Buffalo, NY, three hours later than we were supposed to, our wonderful tour guide, Neva, greeted us with a huge smile and positive energy. She apologized for our delay and made us feel so welcome. We got in the SUV and our tour started then and there. She gave us history while on the drive and got to know us while telling us about herself. She took us through Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds, and she knew all the ways to get us in asap and quickly out so that was VERY helpful. All the tips and tricks made our day better because we weren't stuck in long lines with the bigger groups, and we had an expert on our side. Neva was so amazing because she even took pictures of us while we were on Maid of the Mist boat and she was watching from afar, and when we were on the Cave of the Winds path. She kept flagging us to take pictures of us. It was so nice having her take pictures of our memories! She texted them to us right before we parted ways at the end. Then she took us across the Canada border and what was so cool was that the main entry (rainbow bridge) was packed with traffic so she was able to call dispatch and they led her to a less congested entry. We saved time there for sure. I mentioned to Neva that I wanted to buy maple candy and on the way to the Skylon tower, she brought us to a giant store with maple syrup, cookies, candy, etc. plus souvenirs! I was so happy because it wasn't part of our agenda but she made it a stop because I told her I wanted maple stuff. You will also notice touring with Neva that she is friends with EVERYONE. Everywhere we went, someone knew her and she would banter back and forth and make everyone laugh. She also made us laugh the whole time. After the Skylon tower in Canada, we went back across and she brought us to our dinner reservation. I wish she ate with us but she said it was just for us. Then she took us to our hotel and answered our questions. I asked her where we would go for the 10pm fireworks and where to go if we wanted to walk across the border. She drove us to each place so we wouldn't get lost when we did it on our own! Neva was so kind, funny, helpful and just a JOY to be around. Please REQUEST for Neva when you book your private tour. I am telling you it is worth every penny. read more

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My husband booked a trip for us to Niagara Falls. It was a great trip! We definitely enjoyed out tour with Skipper Tom. He is very knowledgeable and a very friendly man. All stops along the way, the park workers and he all had good interactions with one another. He was fun as a tour guide and we felt very blessed to have him show us the Falls and other parts of the park. Our tour was 10/11/23. Floyd and Susan Rinard, Iinois USA read more

TEAM NICK all the way! This tour was great! They picked us up from our hotel (Hampton inn) and headed to maid of the mist. They were very organized, offered lots of bathroom breaks, the observation deck, the whirlpools and cave of the winds. We celebrated a birthday and they even gave a certificate and sang on the bus. They did make a stop at a yummy bakery for snacks and quick lunch (not included) Nick was definitely the best there is. So fun and informative, kept the day rollin and we all had a blast! Highly recommend. read more

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Tour was great experience. It lasted about five hours. Our guide Linny was the best. He made jokes along the way and was very informative and interactive. His lunch recommendation was the best food I had on the trip. The bus was clean. The actual Bridal Veil Falls and Cave of the winds are must see and experience for anyone coming to Niagara Falls. Book this tour, it included multiple stops and made our weekend girls trip memorable read more

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Best first experience to Niagara Falls ever! Dayna was amazing on our "private tour" of 2, would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Canada. We decided to do this tour early December: our guide took us to the skylon tour, journey behind the falls, and visited table rock where the the pictures were so surreal. The falls are a sight to see, and you'll have plenty of photo ops of course! Be prepared with some warm clothes such as gloves and waterproof jackets because the wind and mist will get you,most definitely. We also had the chance to squeeze in lunch at The Hungry Moose (poutine meal is a must) here! Our guide (Dayna) made sure we were safe, happy, and having a good time throughout whole tour and we are so appreciative of her hospitality! Dayna is so knowledgeable, down to earth, spirited and welcoming. We learned so much on tour and it was such a life changing experience here in Niagara. Thank you so so much for a memorable first time to the falls, we couldn't be happier with our visit. If you can pick Dayna as your tour guide, please please do so. You won't regret it! 1000/10 would do it all over again! read more

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Just did our tour with Jim. He was amazing and had such great stories to share about the area. Even though he had some difficult passengers that didn't respect that we were on a schedule, he still made our tour very enjoyable. I highly recommend Jim and #overthefallstours read more

So much fun!! You will get wet so dress accordingly. They give you non slip water shoes to wear during the tour so you don't get your own shoes wet, would highly recommend using them. You get to keep them too! Lots of stairs to climb if you go the entire loop, but you could take someone who wouldnt be able to walk the stairs who could just stand at the bottom and still enjoy the view while you make the loop. Don't leave gramma and grandpa behind, they could still walk out on to the first level. Tickets were affordable at $18/person. read more

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Tour includes many views of the Falls throughout the 5-6 hr tour. Plan for a full day tour. It is a more local view and not just the touristy spots. Ideal if you stay in town so you can go back to your favorite spot the following day and are not rushed. The Maid of the Mist is certainly the highlight because you get very close, but it is only 30-45 mins. However, what really makes this tour unique is the many different views you get of the Falls. Which leads me to Tom. He was a very knowledgeable guide. He took us to great places for spotting the Falls and Lakes that were not crowded. He has interesting bits of info from the various locations we stopped by. He is a Buffalo native and has a ton of knowledge and funny stories to entertain you. Our family of 4 was joined by 3 senior couples and two other families w younger kids. With such a diverse group, Tom did a nice job to appeal to everyone and take care of special requests. He was very careful of time and gave us enough on each stop to absorb the views, take our pix. The tour includes going up the Maid of the Mist, Skylon tower, stop for lunch and probably 3-4 other stops. CARRY your passport and bring some snacks and water in case the border crossing is longer than usual. Note: the tour guides have no influence on border crossing times, so pls give them a break if the crossing is taking longer than usual. read more

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We were Nancy's group, she's a great tour guide. She was very sweet and even dropped us off at our hotel. Only got to see the American side but overall a neat tour! read more

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Lenny is such a wonderful tour guide, so humorous :) we all very enjoyed our trip. Thank you read more

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We had an absolutely excellent time with Jennifer as our guide. The company itself is a bit pricey, but we had a great time walking around the falls on both the U.S. and Canada side. read more

Looking for a quick escape on our first trip without kids, we thought we'd take advantage of lower crowds at Niagara Falls with the Canadian border still closed to tourists. We wanted to be able to just sit back and enjoy an experience and Dayna delivered! We were lucky to get a jump on peak season for our trip, but we could easily see why having a guide is so crucial when the crowds come. Even at lower capacity, Dayna's experience with the attractions ensured we had the best experience at each stop and her anecdotes and perspectives on the area added detail we wouldn't even had known to look for if we tackled the trip on our own. Even better, we came away with even more to do in the area than we planned, but with extra time to squeeze it in (since our Over the Falls experience was so efficient and enjoyable!). read more

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Great tour that covers a little bit of everything. Hotel pickup is convenient. There was a differently able person on my tour & they were able to access the activities & sites with some tips from our guide. Dayna, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable. She gave us the history as well as some fun facts delivered with a good sense of humor. She corralled folks & kept us moving without hurrying us. I would highly recommend taking the tour with her. read more

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Just found out Viator is not accredited by the BBB, had I known that I would not have used them. Tried to use them for four of us to do Journey behind the Falls on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and their instructions were so confusing that we missed the tour. They even scanned us through as if we boarded the boat to the falls. The tour operator said Viator will get paid and now we're out of 377.00!!! I will sue Viator if I have to....very disappointed and will not use them again. read more

Went today with the all day tour... OMG! What a great time! The tour guide, Dakota, was great. He gave us lots of back stories and kept the tour moving along. We had all the info we needed to make our way through customs into Canada as well as back into the USA. We made many friends as well from all over the place. The price was fair with all we did and it was relaxing to have someone else worry about traffic, tickets and timing. Lunch was at a Canadian stop. Much to choose from. Dakota you rocked! read more

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