Niagara Falls 5pm tour with Maid of the Mist boat ride

Walk the falls rim, then board the boat into the spray

A 2-hour guided walking tour of Niagara Falls at 5pm with Maid of the Mist boat ride included. A local guide leads you through the key viewpoints around the falls, then you board the famous boat that takes you into the mist at the base of the cascade. All fees and taxes are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Niagara Falls walking tour and boat ride

• Meet local veteran guide
• Walk to Niagara Falls viewpoints
• Enjoy Maid of the Mist boat ride
• Explore attractions with guide

The experience

The tour starts at 5pm and runs for 2 hours, pairing a walking route through the falls area with the Maid of the Mist boat ride: the one attraction most visitors come to Niagara Falls to do. Your guide is a live English speaker who knows the site and can point out the geography and the different falls as you move through the overlooks. The boat ride itself is the centerpiece: you'll descend to the water level and motor into the mist directly below the cascade, close enough to feel the spray and the power of the water.

The 5pm timing means you catch the falls in late-afternoon light, and the boat ride happens as the sun starts to lower. All fees and taxes are built into the price, so there are no surprises at the gate or the dock. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work on the walking sections. Public transit stops are nearby if you're not driving, and the accessible routes cover all the main viewpoints.

What’s included

• 2-hour guided walking tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• Maid of the Mist boat ride.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 9 Oct 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by 5 Star Niagara Falls Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 5pm departure if you want to see the falls in afternoon light and fit the full experience, walking tour plus boat ride, into a single evening slot before dinner.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is the Maid of the Mist boat ride?

The Maid of the Mist is a boat that departs from the base of the falls and motors directly into the mist below the cascade. You'll get close enough to see the water pouring down and feel the spray. It's the most direct way to experience the power of the falls from the water level.

Does the tour include time to stand at the overlooks and take photos?

Yes. The 2-hour walking tour takes you through the viewpoints around the falls rim before you board the boat, so you have time to look and photograph from the main spots along the route.

What time does the boat ride happen during the tour?

The boat ride is part of the 2-hour tour that starts at 5pm. Your guide will lead the walking section first, then bring the group to the dock for the boat departure as part of the same experience.