New York · NIAGARA FALLS TRIPS FROM NYC
Here are 15 niagara falls trips from nyc worth your money, each with its price, what travelers thought and the one detail to check before you pay.
Leave Manhattan late at night and spend the next day at Niagara Falls State Park, with a guide, time on Goat Island, and an optional Maid of the Mist ride. Guides including Emily, Amy, and Maria Clara have earned high praise for clear instructions and friendly group management. The long coach journey is the tradeoff.
“Thank you so much. It was fun tour. Maria carla was very friendly and kind.”
Spend about five hours at Niagara Falls after a long coach ride from Manhattan. See the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls, visit Goat and Luna islands, and ride the seasonal Maid of the Mist if you select that option. Guides such as Brian, Richard and Joel have led tours here, sharing park facts and stories along the way.
“Love the tour, the bus did not have toilet paper. The drivers were great and professional. Brian and Adolfo was great as the tour guides. Long day, but was well worth it.”
Leave Times Square at 4 a.m. for a long but direct day trip to Niagara Falls State Park. A bilingual English and Spanish guide leads you to viewpoints including Prospect Point and Terrapin Point, with time to explore independently. Choose the seasonal Maid of the Mist upgrade for a close-up ride, or select an audio guide instead.
“Arthuro was our tour guide, he was a very good, he make sure we renew what was going on. He was very helpful. We had a wonderful time.”
Leave Manhattan early for Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls, with a multilingual guide, an overnight hotel stay, and time at an outlet mall on the return. In summer, ride the Maid of the Mist; in winter, visit the Power Vista and Cave of the Winds. Bring the documents you need to cross into Canada.
“The bus leaved on time and took sufficient breaks on the way. Watkins Glen State Park was amazing - especially in the autumn. We arrived Niagara Falls late afternoon and took a quick tour alongside the cliff and enjoyed the view. Stayed in the US side and hotel was 100 meters away from the falls. If requested, the guide may take you to Canadian side for accommodation. Next morning took the Maid the Mist boat tour to have a closer look at the Niagara Falls. Be aware of getting extremely wet although you are provided a poncho. On the way back to NYC we stopped at Pocono Outlet for 1.5…”
Leave Midtown Manhattan at 6:30 am for a two-day trip through the Finger Lakes to Niagara Falls. Walk the American side, see the evening lights, and, if your documents allow, cross into Canada. The next day brings a seasonal falls attraction and 90 minutes at an outlet mall before the ride back to New York.
“Everything, was our first time there. Our tour guide was so good. She was a wealth of knowledge and great sense of humour. Our driver was also very good. Bus was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend”
Leave Times Square at 4:00 AM for a full-day coach trip to Niagara Falls, with Wi-Fi, a bilingual English and Spanish guide, and time to see the falls from the U.S. side. Add the Maid of the Mist boat ride when it runs, usually May through October, or explore viewpoints such as the Gorge Walk when it is unavailable. Guides on recent departures have included Roberto, Arturo and Jay.
“We enjoyed every minute of this tour thanks to Amigo Tours and Roberto especially. He was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge and positivity. He was very nice, kind and approachable. He helped us with taking pics, explaining what we see around us and making this long trip so worthwhile. I think he deserves all the stars in the world. We hope to book another trip with them in the future. Thanks, Amigo Tours!”
Leave Manhattan around 11 p.m. and spend the following day at Niagara Falls State Park, with stops at the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls. A guide leads the day in English or Spanish. The Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds cost extra, and the overnight bus ride is a long one.
“Perfectly organized. Emily was a Great guide. Don‘t miss Cave in the Winds!”
Leave New York for a fast-moving three-day route through Philadelphia, Washington, Corning and Niagara Falls. Expect major memorials, a glass museum, seasonal Watkins Glen, Niagara after dark and, depending on season and ticket choice, Maid of the Mist or Cave of the Winds. Two hotel nights and transfers are included; many attraction fees depend on the option you book.
“Sunny was the best, the energy was next level! Thank you. She has a good humor and definitely recommend it.”
Leave New York City at 7:00 a.m. for a two-day coach trip to Corning, Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls, with a hotel night and an evening view of the illuminated falls. You can add attraction tickets, including the Corning Museum of Glass and seasonal Maid of the Mist. Guides vary by departure; past trips have been led by guides including Gladys, Kiko and Jay.
“Great Niagara trip in Winter. Our tour guide, Lidi, was exceptional, pro-active, informative, and courteous!”
Ride from New York City or New Jersey to Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide, an overnight hotel, and a mandatory night-view tour. Add Corning’s glass demonstrations, seasonal Watkins Glen, and a second-day tour with Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist in summer, or Old Fort Niagara in winter. Guides have included Kitty, Vicky, Jay, and Rex.
“The two-day tour to Niagara Falls was amazing. Our guide, Kitty Huang 😸, was extremely kind and friendly! Very well prepared and very punctual! Thank you for the extraordinary experience!”
Leave Manhattan at 6:30 AM for a three-day coach trip to Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Toronto and the 1000 Islands. Expect a full schedule, guided sightseeing in several languages, a Maid of the Mist ride and an outlet-mall stop. Guides named in past groups include Peter and Mr. Okai, though your guide may differ.
“It was a great experience. Mr. Okai, our tour guide was very nice and Profesional. We learned a lot.”
Ride from Times Square to Niagara Falls, New York, for more than five hours at the falls, including the seasonal Maid of the Mist boat ride, a guided walk through Niagara Falls State Park, and time to explore. Guides have included Bryan, Brian, Joel, and Gustavo. Expect a very long bus journey and plenty of walking.
“Bus journey is approximately 7-9hrs each trip inclusive of 2hourly bathroom break and lunch. Niagara falls state park is pretty and an informative tour supported by Brian and Gustavo, our wonderful guides for the day. The challenge for this tour is to be able to sit a total of 16 hours bus journey back and forth back to New York City after the tour. We reached back to the City at 5.30am in the morning. Just perfect to see the sunrise along the way. A wonderful trip with history of the falls.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus or van from New York for five packed days of waterfalls, city sights and memorials. Highlights include Maid of the Mist, Toronto, a seasonal 1000 Islands cruise and an Amish buggy ride. Guides have included Andrea, Victoria, Redi, Naoko and Carlo. Expect early starts and long stretches on the road.
“We really enjoyed the itinerary and the tour guides, Naoko and Carlo were knowledgeable and super helpful. Just a heads up, the drives can be a little long at times, and be prepared for early mornings, since the tour usually kicks off around 7 AM.”
Travel overnight from New York City with a guide speaking English or Spanish, then spend the morning and early afternoon at Niagara Falls. Expect walks to Goat Island, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls, with the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds available at extra cost. Guides named in recent trips include Emily, Carlos and Amy.
“Breath taking views. Air con, comfortable transport, knowledgeable and friendly guide made the trip a highlight of our holiday. Would highly recommend as a must do if you can it will be a memory forever.”
Leave New York by air-conditioned minibus for Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Amish Country and Washington DC. Multilingual guides lead the sightseeing, with a Maid of the Mist ride from May to October, an Amish buggy ride and three hotel nights. Expect full days, long drives and limited time at many stops.
“Un bel giro vedi tanto, essendo tante ore di viaggio ovviamente le tappe sono molto ristrette, ottima il primo autista nella seconda tappa al contrario tremendo, le guide invece brave in modo differente.”
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