Niagara Falls Historic Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Niagara Falls Through Time WALKING TOUR: History, Power & Tourism - the perfect introduction to Niagara Falls! Follow Niagara's evolution from geological wonder to international tourist destination, exploring historic hotels, scenic parks, transportation systems, famous viewpoints and remarkable hydroelectric infrastructure hidden beneath the landscape. Discover connections to royalty, Marilyn Monroe, Sir Harry Oakes and engineering pioneers, while seeing the Falls from memorable vantage points. We stop multiple times for photographs and unforgettable views! Walk through over 200 years of Niagara Falls history with your guide “Bee” (of Tours by B), a local Public Historian & official Niagara Parks Tour Guide. Take this tour early to 'get your groundings' and help you decide which attractions you'd like to explore later at your own pace, as Bee discusses the PROS & CONSiderations of each attraction along the route, helping you make the most of your vacation dollar and travel time!
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided walking tour along the Niagara Falls parkway promenade viewing the falls and historic points
- Professional Guide: A local, licenced Niagara Parks tour guide, and public historian.
What's not
- No food or beverages are included.
- Gratuities: Tips are welcome, but not required - the best tip is a referral and/or a review!
- Personal protection: Weather protection like umbrellas, rain ponchos, or sunscreen.
- If you/your hotel is not with-in walking distance to the meeting point and the ending point - you may have to pay for parking or public transport to get to and from the beginning and end of the tour
- We do not enter any of the attractions - if you wish to enter any attractions after the tour, there are entrance fees associated with each attraction
Itinerary
On the first leg of our tour (30min), hear about the history of historic hotels, bridges, towers, and both tranquil & iconic viewpoints of the American falls from the Canadian side.
On the second leg of the tour (45min), experience the history of Niagara Parks, and see stunning views of both falls along the Niagara Falls Parkway, then get so close to the brim of the famous Canadian horseshoe falls at multiple observation points at Table Rock that you will be able to feel the mist and see the mineral green of the waters as they plunge over the gorge!
On the last leg of our tour (30min), hear about the incredible history of multiple pioneering hydroelectric power stations, and how their ingenuity changed the world, and made Niagara Falls not only the honeymoon capital of the world, but also the power capital of the world at the time!
ATTENTION history & photo enthusiasts: During each leg of the tour we will be stopping multiple times to allow for ample photograph taking time at numerous Niagara Falls historical points of interest, and incredible views of both the American and Canadian Falls!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet across the street from Hard Rock/Starbucks/Brock hotel, by the DutyFree sign. So you can spot me - look for my telescoping flagpole with mini flag, I usually have my hair in a side braid or top bun, wear a lanyard with my name on it & "TOUR GUIDE" and a headset/microphone.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- TOURS by B
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Niagara Falls & Around
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 248 experiences we list in Niagara Falls & Around.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Niagara Falls & Around
Niagara Falls is where the Niagara River drops between Ontario and New York, with wine country, historic towns and a deep gorge close by.
The Niagara River plunges over the Niagara Escarpment in three falls: the curved Horseshoe Falls, mostly on the Canadian side, and the American and Bridal Veil Falls across the border in New York. Boats carry passengers to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls, and walkways follow the rim of the gorge. After dark the water is lit in changing colours.
Top-ranked sights in Niagara Falls & Around: Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, Floral Clock .
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