Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This tour takes about 1-2 hours.
Once downloaded, your Niagara Falls walking tour begins just outside Niagara Falls State Park. From there, you’ll head into the park and stop at the Civil War Monument for some unexpected history!
Then it’s time to head toward the falls. You’ll stroll out to the soaring Observation Tower, offering unparalleled views of the American Falls. Then you’ll walk over to Prospect Point for an up-close look!
Learn the difference among the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. Then discover the legend of Lelawala and hear how the falls’ power is harnessed.
Your journey continues over Hell’s Half Acre as you cross a bridge over these frightening rapids. Next, you’ll learn about the fearless daredevils who braved the falls over the years… many with only a barrel to protect them!
Visit the Nikola Tesla Monument and uncover this influential inventor’s connection to these falls. After that, you’ll experience the exhilarating Cave of the Winds Lookout, right next to the falls!
Next, you’ll stop at Terrapin Point, boasting amazing views of the Horseshoe Falls. Then you’ll loop past the Three Sisters Islands and head back toward the spot where you began.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
Points of Interest along the Niagara Falls:
- Visitor Center Parking Lot
- Civil War Monument
- Annenraes the Warrior
- Maid of the Mist & Observation Tower
- The Three Falls (American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls)
- Lelawala Legend
- Harnessing the Power of the Falls
- Hell’s Half Acre
- Iconic Prospect Point
- Luna Island and its Tranquility
- Nikola Tesla Monument
- The Ice Bridge Phenomenon
- Terrapin Point Scenic Views
- Exploring Three Sisters Islands
- The Great Serpent Legend
Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:
- This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
- The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
- The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
- Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
- Tour your way: choose when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind
- Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email
