Niagara Falls Evening Illumination Tour with Maid Boat Ride
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls from the American side with an unforgettable adventure! Start your journey by embarking on the iconic Maid of the Mist cruise and feel the exhilarating mist as you sail to the base of the powerful Horseshoe Falls. For a truly unique perspective, ride an elevator down to the floor of the Niagara Gorge and ascend the Prospect Point Observation Tower for panoramic views that will leave you speechless. Your day will end with an opportunity to witness the beautiful nighttime illumination of the Falls, creating a dazzling and colorful spectacle. This tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss!
This tour is only available from June 14 until Sept 27 on Friday's & Saturday's only. Limited spots available. Book Your Tour Today!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: hotel pickup is NOT available from Buffalo or Toronto
This tour takes place in Niagara Falls, New York, USA
If staying on the Canadian side, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Over the Falls Tours, Inc. reserves the right to reschedule itineraries and substitute attractions of equal value to better serve you as warranted by circumstances at the time of your tour. Tour durations are approximate. Tour schedules and itineraries during holidays and holiday weekends may vary. Over the Falls Tours, Inc. is not responsible for circumstances beyond our control. Over the Falls Tours, Inc. assumes no responsibility when delays in the park systems, traffic delays, inclement weather, vehicle malfunction or any other delays beyond our control cause late pick-ups, late drop-offs, service delays, or changes of the tour itinerary.
We have been experiencing longer than normal tour durations due to an influx of visitors to the Niagara region in-season. Tour schedules and itineraries during holidays and holiday weekends may vary. Extended service times and wait times are beyond our control.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Maid of the Mist boat ride (Late April - Early November)
Prospect Point Observation Tower
Porter's Bluff
Stedman's Bluff
Nighttime Illumination of the Falls
Free Pick-up & Drop-off Service at Your Niagara Falls, NY Location
Fireworks Over the Falls (June, July & August)
Transportation to/from Toronto or Buffalo hotels
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Maid Of The Mist
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the iconic Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, the oldest and most revered attraction at Niagara Falls. This legendary tour offers a thrilling and immersive experience, taking you up close and personal with the breathtaking power and beauty of one of the world's most famous natural wonders. ** The Maid of the Mist operates May - November. The NYPA Power Vista replaces the Maid of the Mist boat ride during the off-season.
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
Take in an unforgettable view at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, the premier vantage point for breathtaking views of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders. Standing tall at 282 feet above the Niagara Gorge, this architectural marvel offers a panoramic experience that captures the grandeur of all three falls in one sweeping glance.
Options
American Side Illumination
Duration: 4 hours
Pick up time: The tour time you booked is not your exact pickup time and the scheduled pick up time will be confirmed prior to the tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
manideepag2023,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent. Shelly has been informative, entertaining and witty. I'd reccomend this tour, especially with Shelly any day. Thanks.
Best Skipper we could have asked for!!
B7794QJconnies,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Skipper Tom was a fantastic tour guide his historical knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile made the tour well worth it. The maid of the mist boat ride is a must to experience the force of the falls was a 5 star experience! My only disappointment was that when looking at illumination tour online it made it look like you were on the boat at night. That is not the case. Also if you can the Canadian side IS for sure the better side to view from land.
A 4 hour tour w the skipper
O3899FJryanf,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Skipper Tom was awesome He taught me things I didn’t know about the Falls when I thought I knew it all Like a private tour to all the places you need to see
Best Bang for Your Buck!! Great tour
heatherlE4262JY,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Skipper Tom was the absolute best tour guide!! So knowledgeable and informative. I would go the same tour again if he was our guide. Great bang for the buck!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Illumination tour - great experience
lyndsies2025,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Skipper Tom was an incredible tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and made the tour fun and interesting! I learned a lot about the Falls and highly recommend him as a tour guide.
Sunset and Illumination
Latenite63,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing!! Illumination tour with Skipper Tom was spectacular. Sunset over the falls was more magnificent than the lightning Illumination but perhaps in more darkness that would too. Skipper Tom is full of knowledge and really looked after our group.
Niagara Falls awesome tour
641hafizd,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dayna, was an excellent tour guide. She was like traveling with family! Me and my wife really enjoyed her knowledge of the area and what and where to go for whatever you needed.
A must do tour the night illuminated tour with the company “Over the Falls Tour”ask for Kevin and be part of his Krew :)
DIANNA H,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with our tour. The tour started off with a warm welcome from our great tour guide Kevin. Our group was referred to as “Kevin’s Krew”. I thought that was really cool. Kevin provided so much history about Niagara Falls and the surrounding areas. I learned a lot from our tour guide. He kept the tour interesting and fun. He was mindful of the needs of his customers while on the van by asking if we were comfortable with the air conditioning. When we would stop and walk certain areas he always made sure he was walking at a pace that accommodated everyone. Kevin is a very thoughtful tour guide because he takes in considerations everyone’s well being.
Breathtaking experience
Namit A,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour operator David was good. He was knowledgable, insightful and professional. The operator showed us the best place to see Niagara falls lit up as well as the fireworks. I would definitely recommend this to those visiting Niagara Falls.
Great Tour
warrenw795,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was Susan Hogan. She was a great source of Falls information and history. She also went out of her way to make things easier for my wife that has mobility problems. Be awsre that later in the evening, restrooms may be locked. Also, snack shops are closed and the ones that are open are expensive (water for $5). Take water and snacks with you.
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