Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour from NYC with Corning & Finger Lakes
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2 days
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No Football Match Today? Here's the perfect way to spend your off-days around New York City.
Swap the city for roaring water on this two-day small-group escape from New York to Niagara Falls. The drive upstate eases you in, with optional stops at the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass and, in the warmer months, the gorge trails and waterfalls of Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes. You reach Niagara in the evening for the in-depth night tour, when the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls glow under colored lights. After a night near the falls, day two is yours to choose: add the optional Classic Tour for Whirlpool Park, the Cave of the Winds, and either the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride in summer or historic Old Fort Niagara in the cooler season, before the ride back to New York.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.
Hotel rooms are designed for 1-4 guests, offering: Two Full/Double beds OR one King/Queen bed (based on availability) .
You must contact the tour operator at least 3 days prior to the departure date to provide the pick-up location. If no information is received by the deadline, the default pick-up location and time will be automatically assigned: 7:00 AM at Red Lobster, Times Square--5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036.
The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans
For groups over 4 people or those needing multiple room types, separate bookings are required. Please send all confirmation numbers after booking.
Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.
For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Most tours operate with coach buses where booster seats are not required. However, for certain winter departures that may use vehicles such as minivans or vans, booster seats may be needed. Please contact the tour operator in advance if needed. Rental service is also available upon request.
For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.
U.S. Niagara Falls Boat Tour October 3 – November 2: Operates daily Last operating day: Sunday, November 2
Please check the operating schedule carefully when planning your visit. If you have purchased boat tickets for dates when the service is not available, kindly contact your tour operator for a refund.
Watkins Glen State Park, Maid of the Mist or Old Fort Niagara State Park are seasonal attractions, only visit in the season.
What To Expect
New York -- Corning -- Niagara Falls（Scenic Stops and Niagara Falls Night Tour）
Accommodations
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls NY–Riverside；Buffalo Marriott Niagara；Aloft Buffalo Airport or Similar
New York City
We set off from New York in the morning and head upstate, watching the skyline give way to rolling countryside as we make our way toward Niagara Falls. Day 1: New York → Corning Museum of Glass → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lakes → Niagara Falls Night View In-depth Tour [Ram Island & Moon Island; Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls & American Falls]
Corning Museum of Glass
Corning Museum of Glass (optional, 90 min): If you’d like, stop at the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass, the heart of the American glass industry. Some 100,000 pieces fill the galleries, from colorful artworks to crystal-clear sculptures, with live glassmaking demonstrations that turn a roadside break into something memorable.
Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lakes (optional, 90 min, seasonal): When the park is open for the season, you can detour into Watkins Glen, the “Millennium Valley” in the Finger Lakes region. Its roughly two-mile gorge trail winds past more than a dozen waterfalls carved by glaciers and streams. The surrounding Finger Lakes, fourteen long and narrow lakes set side by side like fingers, round out the scenery.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Night View In-depth Tour: By evening you arrive at Niagara for the night tour, “one park, two islands, three falls.” Heading deep into the park, you take in multi-angle views from Ram Island and Moon Island while Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls glow under shifting colored lights. When a fireworks show is scheduled that evening, we make sure you’re there to see it. Note: Watkins Glen + Finger Lakes is a seasonal summer stop, generally available May to October once the park officially opens. Please refer to the park’s official website for exact dates; when the park is closed, this stop is not available.
Niagara Falls -- New York（Niagara Falls and Thrilling Experiences）
Niagara Falls State Park
Add the Classic Tour to get up close to the falls. At Whirlpool Park you look down on a 125-foot-deep natural whirlpool, formed where the river makes a sharp turn and the rapids churn back on themselves. At the Cave of the Winds, an elevator drops you into the gorge and onto walkways at the foot of the falls, close enough to feel the spray. In summer the tour finishes with the Maid of the Mist, the storied boat sailing since 1846 that carries you right into the misty basin below the falls. In the cooler season, when the boat is closed, it swaps in Old Fort Niagara State Park, a historic fort at the mouth of the Niagara River with sweeping views over Lake Ontario. Note: the Maid of the Mist usually closes in winter and is not visited during that period; the winter itinerary visits Old Fort Niagara State Park instead.
New York City
From there it’s a comfortable drive back to New York, wrapping up the trip with the sights and sounds of Niagara still fresh in mind.
Options
Scenic Hotel Upgrade Tour|NF2J
Scenic Hotel Upgrade: Guests will stay at scenic hotel in the Niagara Falls area when selecting this option. Option Includes: Enhanced Experience to Niagara Falls Night Tour. Option Excludes: Admission tickets and enhanced experience to Niagara Falls Classic Tour,Watkins Glen, Finger Lake,and Corning Museum of Glass One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
Falls View w/Boat&Watkins Glen
Includes Falls Illumination: and Entrance Fees to Niagara Falls Classic Tour(Maid of Mist,Cave of Winds,Whirlpool State Park),Watkins Glen and Finger Lake Option excludes : admission fees to the Corning Museum of Glass One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
Tour w/All Inclusive(NF2)
Option Includes: Admission and Entrance Fees to Niagara Falls Classic Tour, Watkins Glen, Finger Lake, and Corning Museum of Glass. One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
Tour w/Falls Illumination(NF2)
Option Includes: Enhanced Experience to Niagara Falls Night Tour. Option Excludes: Admissions to Niagara Falls Classic Tour, Watkins Glen, Finger Lake, and Corning Museum of Glass. Must be purchase seperately One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
TOUR ONLY
Tour Only(NF2)
This option excludes: any admissions payable in itinerary.
What‘s Included
Ride in comfortable, professionally maintained vehicles, chosen based on the number of guests.
Gratuities for drivers and tour guides are covered.
One-night hotel stay for a comfortable rest after a day of exploration.
Niagara Falls Night Tour(Options selected except "Tour Only" option)Niagara Falls Classic Tour,Watkins Glen,Finger Lake,and Corning Museum of Glass Ticket(If “Tour w/All Inclusive”option selected)
Travel with expert drivers and guides for a smooth, insightful journey.
Fuel surcharge
Select pick-up and drop off locations available in New York City and New Jersey
Meals, Food and Drinks
Niagara Falls Night Tour(Mandatory and must be pay on the tour, if "Tour Only"option selected)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour, Watkins Glen, Finger Lake, and Corning Museum of Glass Ticket(If "Tour Only" or "Tour w/Falls Illumination" option selected)
Personal expenses and items not listed under "cost includes" are at your discretion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Niagara Falls tour...
Mrunal K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Niagara Falls tour with Nelson! The itinerary was well planned and covered all the major attractions. The only suggestion is to choose better meal-stop locations along the route with more vegetarian food options available.
Deceipfull Upgrade Accomodations. Not Worthy Views or close to Niagara Falls!!
patriciarT5514WW,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The following lies..."Scenic Area Hotel: Guests will accommodate in scenic hotel in Niagara Falls. This type of hotel is walking distance in the scenic area". ... I paid$ 671.0 9,($ 111.00 extra ) for that advertisement a room with a view. Not the view of an ugly parking lot also located far from the falls . It was all a lie, don't waste your money with any upgrade hotel options . You will be much better off with the regular hotel. The Wyndham Garden was dirty and smelly the mattress was old and uncomfortable . The tour is OK but way too fast . Patricia Ramirez palipe07@yahoo.com Booking reference # 1323893797
Great!
gal t,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jay was a perfect guide explained everything in detail and with patience warmly recommends on the trip and more warmly on jay!
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282jesmina,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mason is the best tour guide I ever had. He is always entertaining and very friendly. I enjoyed the tour fully. Thank you!
Tour was very well...
SohamVasuprad K,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was very well planned and managed by the guide. Anderson was really helpful throughout the tour. The bus was also great
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Sangita M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience visiting Niagara Falls, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful tour guide Nelson. From the very beginning to the end of the trip, he stayed with us the whole time, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable. His knowledge about the history and fun facts about Niagara Falls made the tour even more interesting and engaging. He was very patient, friendly, and always ready to help or answer any questions we had. What we appreciated the most was how he made everyone feel included and ensured we didn’t miss any important spots and the way he communicated both in English and Chinese to the group was commendable.
Niagra Falls
Sheryl P,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cici was fabulous. She was very patient and helpful to everyone. We would recommend this tour. We loved it.
It's a great experience.
Vacation35405390260,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The overall experience was good, the whole trip was smooth and not catchy. While it's a bit of a shame not to see the cruise, Fort Niagara is also beautiful and offers views of Lake Ontario. Guided tour of Koe professional Enthusiasm, meticulous service, likes 👍
Good experience
James S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jay was an informative, great and friendly tour guide and our driver was great. His company Jupiter Legend ran the tour really well. Tour has a lot of flexibility in booking that is helpful. It would be nice if Viator added the expected times of return and of activities to the listing so we had a better idea before needing to ask. Early April wasn’t the best option for different activities, better in summer
Niagara Falls tour is beyond the just tour
Daydream20036840222,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was spell bounding experiance with Sammy and Garry .They have Niagara trip most memorable . I would recommend to experience the tour with them.
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