Niagara Falls One Day Tour from New York City

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Spanish

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Experience the best of Niagara Falls with this one day excursion departing from NYC by land. It is an opportunity not to be missed.

Hear the roar of the falls, see the magnificent rainbows or witness the amazing light show in the night while you stand in awe watching the fireworks happen above the falls. Niagara Falls will take your breath away.

Travel with us for this one-day Niagara Falls Tour from NYC. Your tour will explore the New York side of the falls therefore visa is NOT required.

Departure times vary by date selected. Depart from NYC late at night 11:30PM, to arrive early morning and witness the morning mist rainbows and hear the falls’ magnificent roars. Or choose to leave NYC early in the morning (7:00AM) and spend the afternoon at the falls to witness the amazing light show in the night while you stand in awe watching the fireworks happen above the falls.

As awesome and spectacular your imagination thinks it is, it is so much more in reality.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Vehicle size depends on the number of reservations

Due to road and traffic conditions and/or any other reasons, the tour may last more than advertised times. Royal City Tours is not responsible for any delays that may affect traveler’s plans.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Spend more than 5 hours admiring the roar of Niagara Falls

Poncho / Raincoat

Admire the fireworks over the Niagara Falls*

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional bilingual guide

"Maid of the Mist” boat tour

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Souvenirs (available to purchase)

What To Expect

New Jersey

New Jersey may be small, but it’s packed with interesting history, culture, beautiful beaches, and plenty of diners. New Jersey produces a lot of fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries, tomatoes, and cranberries.

•Admission Not Applicable

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is steeped in history, industry, and natural beauty, making it a fascinating state.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour without Maid Of the Mist

Excludes: This option does not include "Maid of The Mist" Boat Ride

Tour with Maid of The Mist

Boat Ride "Maid of The Mist"
Tour Guide

Reviews

4.14

149 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome 10/10
Toa T,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Pack a charging block because you’ll need it for the bus as well as usb port. Waterproof phone case/pouch as well Pls carry some cash to tip your guide and bus drivers
Great well organised tour!
Nathan G,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Great tour once we finally got there - be warned it’s a 7 hour drive there and then when you leave 7 hour drive back . For some people this will be nothing but for me it gave me high levels of anxiety. The boat ride maid of the mist is a must do experience for all. Staff were awesome. Lots of free time to explore on your own - if you bring your passport you can cross the bridge to Canada. The fireworks over the falls are spectacular.
The guide tour got cut...
Larry l,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The guide tour got cut short citing weather. It's actually drizzling in a short duration in less than 5 minutes. The driver was late to pick us up for the return trip. The bus arrived at 10:22 pm instead of before 10:20 pm.
Long journey worthwhile
AnneMarie B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Niagara Falls are beautiful, walking tour and boat trip very well organized, in the end still possibility to go over to Canada. The bus ride is very long and overnight you can not really sleep on the bus (it was a bit cold and the streets rocky) but that is worth it to see the falls. Overall, the tour was done on time, bus was clean and modern and guides friendly.
Too long wait time after Maid of the Mist
VincentMichael V,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Bus seats were not comfortable. Aircon wasn’t working well. Maid of the Mist was spectacular but the wait time was too long. We were done by 5pm but the bus picked us up by 11. An hour late from the agreed time. Fireworks were underwhelming. Not worth it. Our tour guide Brian was so-so. Didn’t wear a mic so it’s hard to understand him. If wait time wasn’t that long, would rate better.