• Niagara Falls Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 - Welcome to the magnificent Niagara Falls! Let’s explore this breathtaking natural marvel! The tour kicks off at the parking lot near the Visitor Center. When ready, proceed into the park by following the blue route on your map.

NOTE: The tour spans over 2 miles, includes more than 31 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to finish.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please verify opening hours before your visit.

New, Lifetime access, no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

⚠️ Note: Parking at Niagara Falls State Park lots requires a fee (varies by season).

• Hells Half Acre - We are crossing the rapids known as Hell’s Half Acre. Spooky! This site witnessed one of Niagara Falls’ most notorious tragedies. On the night of July 18, 1853, three men who had been drinking were rowing from Goat Island to the mainland. Unfortunately, their boat capsized, sending them downstream.
• Niagara Falls Observation Tower - We are on the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, towering 282 feet above the ground. If you have tickets for the Maid of the Mist, the elevators here will take you down to the boat docks. Before boarding, explore the main observation deck ahead through the enclosed area.
• Prospect Point - We have arrived at one of Niagara Falls’ most iconic viewpoints: Prospect Point. Feel free to approach the railing for a closer view! On July 28, 1954, a British newsreel captured a remarkable natural event here, known as the Prospect Point Rockfall. The day before, a nine-year-old boy noticed cracks in the ground and alerted others about the point’s stability.
• Niagara Civil War Monument - This is the Niagara Civil War Monument. Despite being far north, the Civil War significantly impacted Niagara Falls. It was a vital stop on the Underground Railroad before the war! Formerly enslaved individuals fleeing to freedom would come here as their final stop before crossing into Canada.
• Luna Island - Although small and uninhabited, this island is perfectly positioned between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, offering an intimate view of Bridal Veil Falls. It feels like standing right on top of them, just at the river’s edge. It can be a bit daunting if heights aren’t your thing!
• Nikola Tesla Monument - Notice the statue of the man appearing to read a large map? That’s Nikola Tesla. Look closely, and you’ll see he’s wearing rubber overalls, typical for engineers in the twentieth century to protect against electric shock. Upon closer inspection, the large paper is not a map; it’s blueprints! This statue honors Nikola Tesla’s contributions to the hydroelectric efforts at Niagara Falls.
• Cave of the Winds Lookout - Cave of the Winds Lookout provides stunning views of the Bridal Veil Falls. “Views” is an understatement. Here, you can taste, smell, hear, and be soaked by the waterfall, even if you try to stay dry. Visitors receive a yellow poncho, known as the yellow sou’wester, but the lookout is so close to the falls that few escape the chilling spray of water misting up from the falls crashing onto the rocks below.
• Terrapin Point - Welcome to Terrapin Point. It’s the nearest American lookout to the Horseshoe Falls. If you look directly across to the observation point on the other side, you might see people on the Canadian side admiring the same wonder as you. It’s like a reflection!
• Three Sisters Islands - Through the lush greenery to our right, you might catch a glimpse of Three Sisters Islands. Before European settlement, these islands were significant to the Indigenous peoples of the region, especially the Iroquois Confederacy. They regarded the falls and surrounding area as sacred, and the islands played a crucial role in their ceremonies and rituals.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Niagara Falls Tickets & Parking Fees

This is not an entrance ticket. Please verify the opening hours before your visit.

Experience the awe of one of the world’s natural wonders with this self-guided walking tour of Niagara Falls! This extensive tour on the American side of Niagara Falls includes visits to the Observation Tower and Prospect Point, offering stunning views of the American Falls. But the adventure doesn’t stop there! Continue through Niagara Falls State Park to Terrapin Point for an up-close view of the Horseshoe Falls as well. Along the journey, discover the fascinating geology of this magnificent landmark, ensuring a fulfilling visit.

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, as often as you like.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
• Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

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