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Meet Your Guide: Join your costumed guide—a retired adjunct professor and seasoned tour professional—for this immersive 2½-hour experience that brings Niagara Falls and the region’s rich history to life. This unique “two-for-one” tour blends compelling historical interpretation with general points of interest, offering both a deep understanding of the area’s past and a practical overview to help you maximize your visit, save money, and discover all there is to do.
We also use electronic historic photos on a tablet, allowing you to see the past and present come together right before your eyes!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Place right out front of the Restaurant.
We end at the Iconic Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Itinerary
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1Niagara Falls State Park
Site of the Historic Cataract House Hotel: Step onto the grounds where brave waiters, abolitionists, and Freedom Seekers once stood. Discover how this extraordinary hotel became one of the most important Underground Railroad sites in the United States.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Niagara Falls State Park
Upper Niagara Rapids: Stand at the edge of the mighty rapids that once inspired pioneering hydro-power visionaries. Discover how early engineers harnessed this force of nature, how sections were dewatered to construct power systems, and how the river’s geology and flow were reshaped in the process.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Niagara Falls State Park
Prospect Park: Walk through a landscape where natural history meets human progress. Learn how this scenic bluff became a gathering place for social reformers—including members of the Niagara Movement—how its unique rock formations were carved by ancient forces, and how later dewatering efforts transformed both the shoreline and the visitor experience.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Niagara Falls State Park
Maid of the Mist Observation Deck: After your boat ride, the final presentation highlights the history of the Maid of the Mist, the daring exploits of Niagara’s famous daredevils, and the geological forces that shaped the Falls. You’ll also receive a regional overview—including what to see and do on both sides of the border—to help you make the most of your visit to the Niagara area, including Canada.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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