Explore Niagara Falls at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour. Discover history, geology, and breathtaking views. Book now for year-long access.
Explore Niagara Falls at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour. Discover history, geology, and breathtaking views. Book now for year-long access.
-
Niagara Falls Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 - Welcome to the majestic Niagara Falls! Let’s jump right into exploring this breathtaking natural marvel! Our journey starts at the parking lot near the Visitor Center. When you’re ready, begin your walk into the park, following the blue route line on your map.
NOTE: This 3.5-mile tour highlights the key…
- Niagara Falls Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 - Welcome to the majestic Niagara Falls! Let’s jump right into exploring this breathtaking natural marvel! Our journey starts at the parking lot near the Visitor Center. When you’re ready, begin your walk into the park, following the blue route line on your map.
NOTE: This 3.5-mile tour highlights the key attractions of Niagara Falls in 1-2 hours.
-
Niagara Civil War Monument - This is the Niagara Civil War Monument. Despite being far north, the Civil War had a significant impact here in Niagara Falls. In fact, Niagara Falls was a vital stop on the Underground Railroad before the war! Enslaved individuals seeking freedom would come here as their final stop before crossing the border into the safety of Canada.
-
Niagara Falls Observation Tower - We are now at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, which stands 282 feet above the ground. If you have tickets for the Maid of the Mist, the elevators in this building will take you down to the boat docks. Before boarding the boat, be sure to visit the main observation deck, just ahead, through the enclosed area.
-
Prospect Point - Here we are at one of Niagara Falls’ most iconic viewpoints: Prospect Point. Don’t hesitate to approach the railing for a closer look! On July 28, 1954, a British newsreel captured a remarkable natural event here, known as the Prospect Point Rockfall. The day before, a nine-year-old boy noticed cracks in the ground and alerted authorities about the point’s stability.
-
Hells Half Acre - We are now crossing the rapids known as Hell’s Half Acre. Spooky! This site is infamous for one of Niagara Falls’ most tragic events. On the evening of July 18, 1853, three men who had been drinking were rowing from Goat Island to the mainland. Unfortunately, their boat capsized, and the river swept them downstream.
-
Luna Island - This small, uninhabited island is nestled between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, making it an ideal spot for an up-close view of Bridal Veil Falls. It’s as if you’re standing right on top of them, just at the river’s edge. It can be a bit intimidating if you’re not fond of heights!
-
Nikola Tesla Monument - Notice the statue of the man appearing to read a large map? That’s Nikola Tesla. If you look closely, you’ll see he’s wearing rubber overalls, typical for engineers in the twentieth century to protect against electric shock. Look even closer, and you’ll realize the large paper is not a map but blueprints! This statue honors Nikola Tesla’s contributions to the hydroelectric efforts at Niagara Falls.
-
Cave of the Winds Lookout - The Cave of the Winds Lookout offers spectacular views of the Bridal Veil Falls. “Views” is an understatement. At this lookout, you can taste, smell, hear, and be drenched by the waterfall, even if you try to stay dry. Visitors receive an iconic yellow poncho called the yellow sou’wester, but the lookout is so close to the falls that almost no one escapes the chilling spray of water misting up from where the falls crash onto the rocks below.
-
Terrapin Point - Welcome to Terrapin Point. It’s the closest American lookout to the Horseshoe Falls. If you look straight across to the observation point on the other side, you’ll see people on the Canadian side marveling at the same wonder as you. It’s like a reflection!
-
Three Sisters Islands - Through the dense greenery to our right, you might catch a glimpse of Three Sisters Islands. Before European settlement, these islands were significant to the Indigenous peoples of the region, especially the Iroquois Confederacy. They considered the falls and the surrounding area sacred, and the islands played a crucial role in their ceremonies and rituals.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Get up close and personal with one of the natural wonders of the world on this self-guided walking tour of Niagara Falls! This comprehensive experience along the American side of Niagara Falls takes you to the Observation Tower and Prospect Point for amazing views of the American Falls, but your Niagara Falls tour doesn’t end there! You’ll continue…
Get up close and personal with one of the natural wonders of the world on this self-guided walking tour of Niagara Falls! This comprehensive experience along the American side of Niagara Falls takes you to the Observation Tower and Prospect Point for amazing views of the American Falls, but your Niagara Falls tour doesn’t end there! You’ll continue through Niagara Falls State Park to Terrapin Point, boasting a close look at the Horseshoe Falls, too! Along the way, you’ll uncover the history and geology of this breathtaking landmark, ensuring you get the most out of your visit.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.