Cave of the Winds tickets with walking tour: Skip the line

Get closer to Niagara Falls than almost anywhere else

This is a ticket with a guided walking tour of Cave of the Winds at Niagara Falls, where you descend to the base of the waterfall itself. A knowledgeable guide leads you through the cave and along the boardwalks that run right up to the falling water. The tour runs about 90 minutes and solves the problem of the attraction's official website not accepting advance reservations online.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Cave of the Winds attraction

• Arrive at Niagara Falls
• Use pre-reserved tickets
• Walk to edge of waterfall
• Experience summer or winter views

The experience

The Cave of the Winds sits at the base of Bridal Veil Falls, one of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. In summer, you walk right to the edge of the water itself: closer than you can legally get almost anywhere else on either side of the border. In winter, the falls freeze enough that you get a view from below without getting soaked. Either way, a knowledgeable guide walks you through the cave and along the wooden boardwalks, pointing out what you're standing in front of and how the water moves through the space.

The real problem this tour solves is simple: the Cave of the Winds' official website doesn't allow you to buy tickets in advance online. That means showing up on the day and finding out the attraction is sold out, which happens. Booking through this page reserves your spot and your time slot ahead, so you know you're going when you plan to go. The tour itself takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed. Public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

Your entry ticket to Cave of the Winds and a knowledgeable guide leading the 90-minute walking tour through the cave and along the boardwalks.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour, so you walk with other visitors and follow the guide's pace and route. If you want to move through the cave on your own schedule or prefer a private experience, look for a private tour option. If you're happy to have someone point out what you're seeing and move as a group, this format keeps the price down and the knowledge high.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How close do you actually get to the waterfall at Cave of the Winds?

Cave of the Winds puts you at the base of Bridal Veil Falls, right at the edge of the water itself. In summer you stand as close as the boardwalk allows. In winter the frozen falls let you see from below without getting wet. This is closer than you can legally stand almost anywhere else on either side of the border.

Why book this tour instead of buying tickets at the gate?

The Cave of the Winds' official website doesn't accept advance ticket sales online. Booking ahead through this page reserves your entry and time slot, so you avoid arriving to find the attraction sold out for the day.

What does the guide actually do on this tour?

A knowledgeable guide leads you through the cave and along the boardwalks at the base of the falls, explaining what you're seeing and how the water moves through the space. The tour runs about 90 minutes.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair to Cave of the Winds?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.