Niagara Falls USA and Underground Railroad Heritage Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

The Underground Railroad, the network that shuttled slaves to freedom, stretched all the way up to the Canadian border. It is estimated that between 30,000 and 100,000 slaves crossed the border to gain their freedom. This tour takes you back to the 19th century, with your guide and others in historical garb, to reveal what the Underground Railroad was like. Hear stories of great intrigue and see many sites that played a pivotal role in giving tens of thousands of people their freedom. This tour also affords you the opportunity to get a regional orientation by combining Underground Railroad sites with general sites of interest (i.e. the Falls) - truly a two for one experience!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please be prepared to be picked up at the location point approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour’s departure time

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

The tour requires a minimum of 12 paid participants to operate. If participation falls below the minimum, the tour will be canceled.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

24-passenger minivan

Hotel Pick-up

Guide in period dress

Guided Underground Railroad heritage tour

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Niagara Falls

Travelers will have an opportunity to visit Underground Railroad Heritage sites along with general sites of interest. Murphy Orchards Lockport - Erie Canal Historic Lewiston Historic Suspension Bridge Underground Railroad Interp. Ctr. Niagara Falls

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

10am Departs Niagara Falls NY

This tour departs at 10am. Pick up from Niagara Falls NY USA (American Side).
U.S.A. sites
24 passenger bus
Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Underground Railroad Tour Niagara Region USA
PapasandNanasTravels,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spent a full day with Kevin exploring the history of the Underground Railroad on the USA side of the border. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and we gained a significant amount of historical perspective through his teaching/guiding us in the region. We were very glad we spent this wonderfully enlightening day with him. Thank you Kevin!
If you think you know all about Underground Railroad or if you know nothing. Take this tour.
nancy a,
Oct 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were told a lot of history that I didn’t know. We rode in a comfy small bus Our guide really had amazing memory that was easy to listen to and stories that kept our interest.
Outstanding
Joni B,
Oct 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoy the tour guide. He brought a lot of life to history and the struggle of slaves going to Canada for there freedom. He had a lot of knowledge of that time period. I would take the tour again. Thanks
Depth of Freedom
margarita f,
Sep 14, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Visiting the McClew farm and seeing the cistern used to hide slaves seeking freedom. The reality of their struggle for what we take for granted hit me so deeply. The depth of their need to be free and what they were willing to do to reach freedom makes your heart beat for them.
Great tour for history buffs
Gigihoney,
Sep 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour. Very informative. Lots of history here. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and shared some amazing history with me. And we stopped at a great ice cream store by Erie Canal. I highly recommend this tour.
The tour provided lots of...
CYNTHIA D,
Aug 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour provided lots of valuable information in additional to taking us to site locations. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend it to others that travel to the area. The starting part at the museum was an extra bonus.
Tour was great. Kevin was awesome!!!
jeremygT7632XX,
Aug 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin was an awesome tour guide. His knowledge and humor were perfect. We had a great time and learned a lot about the history in our own backyard!! Would recommend this tour 100%
Super fun activity full of history!
Jo M,
Aug 29, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kevin was wonderful, knowledgeable and kind! We had an awesome afternoon full of history and fun - would recommend for any history buff!
A Nice Historic Tour
Rahdiah B,
Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour for history buffs and those seeking to learn more about the Niagara area. The tour guide is knowable and full of stories
History...Wine...Sights....Fun Learning Experience!
Cathy C,
Aug 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Kevin, was amazing! He had so much knowledge about the history. He brought it to life. He went out of his way to make this an opportunity for us to see historic and beautiful places, but also to learn while having a great time! I highly recommend any tours with Kevin.

From US$160.00