Niagara Falls Historic Walking Tour

Niagara Falls & Around, Canada
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

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!

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.
  • 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

What to expect

  1. Rainbow Bridge
    Pass by
    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.
  2. Table Rock Welcome Centre
    Pass by
    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!
  3. Niagara Parks Power Station
    Pass by
    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!
  4. Niagara Falls
    30m
    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!

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

We end adjacent to the Niagara Power Station at the Rakine monument marker, enabling attendees to continue to the Power Station or other other vacinity attractions (such as the Niagara Parks funicular incline railray, returning to the table rock falls viewing area, etc.) to explore on their own.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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