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Tours of Niagara Falls Leaving Near Buffalo, New York

Since the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, Niagara Falls has welcomed a steady stream of international tourists. Millions of travelers visit the attraction annually, which spans the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls and its surrounding cities are home to state parks, year-round attractions and a variety of eateries and shops. Nearby Buffalo makes a convenient home base for those traveling on to view the falls, and several tour companies operate in and around New York's second most populous city.

Tours4Fun
- At its deepest point, Niagara Falls reaches a depth of 170 feet.
  
  Tours4Fun coordinates a full-day tour of Niagara from both the American and Canadian sides. By combining the Totally American and Totally Canadian tours, travelers enjoy views of Niagara Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Canada's Horseshoe Falls. This six-hour trip departs Niagara Falls, New York, around 9 a.m., and includes a ride on the Maid of the Mist and travel to attractions like the Table Rock House, Queen Victoria Park, Sir Harry Oaks Gardens, Cave of the Winds and Skylon Tower. Because the tour, which runs from mid-May through late October, enters the Canadian side, a valid passport or other valid identification is required.
Bedore Tours
- The Maid of the Mist has ferried passengers across the Niagara River since 1846.
  
  As Niagara Falls is just a short flight from New York City, Bedore Tours created an itinerary that includes transportation from a NYC-based hotel to the airport, where travelers depart for and are picked up from Buffalo. Upon their arrival, guests meet with a guide and begin a day-long tour of the falls. Tour highlights include a Maid of the Mist or Journey Behind the Falls ride, depending on the season, travel to a selection of both American- and Canadian-based parks and a buffet lunch overlooking Niagara. The tour concludes at the Buffalo Airport, upon which guests are then transported back to NYC and their hotels. Proper border-crossing identification is required to participate in this tour.
Niagara Majestic Tours
- Upon its formation 12,000 years ago, Niagara Falls was seven miles further down river at Lewiston/Queenston.
  
  Niagara Majestic's full-day Experience Niagara Tour begins with a tour of the Falls' attractions from the American side. Guests enjoy views of Upper Niagara River and Rapids, Luna Island and Three Sisters Islands, as well as Goat Island and Prospect Pointe. The tour breaks mid-day for lunch at the Wilson Boat House. Afterward, guests take a scenic tour through Niagara County past Old Fort Niagara and Lake Ontario. Stops are made at three separate wineries, where tourists may visit the facility and sample wine. Though the tour departs from Niagara, the company offers transportation services from both the Greater Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Toronto International, as well as from a selection of downtown Buffalo or Niagara Falls hotels.