Viator · group up to 57 pax

Best of NYC: Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Finger Lakes 2-Day Tour

4.4(291)New York City1 hour
VIATOR4.3(162)TRIPADVISOR4.5(129)

Description

No Football Match Today? Here's the perfect way to spend your off-days around New York City. Maximize your escape from NYC with this all-in-one, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Enjoy the perfect mix of nature and culture with expert guides, comfortable transportation, and overnight hotel accommodation included. From stunning waterfalls to world-class glass artistry, this experience offers customizable add-ons to match your interests. Designed for ultimate convenience and adventure, it’s the easiest way to discover the best of upstate New York in just two days.

Tour Options

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
  • TOUR ONLY
Tour Only(NF2)
  • This option excludes: any admissions payable in itinerary.
Scenic Hotel Upgrade Tour|NF2J
  • Scenic Hotel Upgrade: Guests will stay at scenic hotel in the Niagara Falls area when selecting this option. Option Includes: Enhanced Experience to Niagara Falls Night Tour. Option Excludes: Admission tickets and enhanced experience to Niagara Falls Classic Tour,Watkins Glen, Finger Lake,and Corning Museum of Glass One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
Tour w/All Inclusive(NF2)
  • Option Includes: Admission and Entrance Fees to Niagara Falls Classic Tour, Watkins Glen, Finger Lake, and Corning Museum of Glass. One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
Falls View w/Boat&Watkins Glen
  • Includes Falls Illumination: and Entrance Fees to Niagara Falls Classic Tour(Maid of Mist,Cave of Winds,Whirlpool State Park),Watkins Glen and Finger Lake Option excludes : admission fees to the Corning Museum of Glass One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.
Tour w/Falls Illumination(NF2)
  • Option Includes: Enhanced Experience to Niagara Falls Night Tour. Option Excludes: Admissions to Niagara Falls Classic Tour, Watkins Glen, Finger Lake, and Corning Museum of Glass. Must be purchase seperately One Room Selection: Max 4 guests per room per booking. Please make separate bookings if you need more than one room or have more than 4 guests.

Highlights

Ride in comfortable, professionally maintained vehicles, chosen based on the number of guests.
Gratuities for drivers and tour guides are covered.
One-night hotel stay for a comfortable rest after a day of exploration.
Niagara Falls Night Tour(Options selected except "Tour Only" option)Niagara Falls Classic Tour,Watkins Glen,Finger Lake,and Corning Museum of Glass Ticket(If “Tour w/All Inclusive”option selected)
Travel with expert drivers and guides for a smooth, insightful journey.
Fuel surcharge
Select pick-up and drop off locations available in New York City and New Jersey

What's included

Included
Ride in comfortable, professionally maintained vehicles, chosen based on the number of guests.
Gratuities for drivers and tour guides are covered.
One-night hotel stay for a comfortable rest after a day of exploration.
Niagara Falls Night Tour(Options selected except "Tour Only" option)Niagara Falls Classic Tour,Watkins Glen,Finger Lake,and Corning Museum of Glass Ticket(If “Tour w/All Inclusive”option selected)
Travel with expert drivers and guides for a smooth, insightful journey.
Fuel surcharge
Select pick-up and drop off locations available in New York City and New Jersey
Not included
Meals, Food and Drinks
Niagara Falls Night Tour(Mandatory and must be pay on the tour, if "Tour Only"option selected)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour, Watkins Glen, Finger Lake, and Corning Museum of Glass Ticket(If "Tour Only" or "Tour w/Falls Illumination" option selected)
Personal expenses and items not listed under "cost includes" are at your discretion.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
  • Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.
  • Hotel rooms are designed for 1-4 guests, offering: Two Full/Double beds OR one King/Queen bed (based on availability) .
  • You must contact the tour operator at least 3 days prior to the departure date to provide the pick-up location. If no information is received by the deadline, the default pick-up location and time will be automatically assigned: 7:00 AM at Red Lobster, Times Square--5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036.
  • The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans
  • For groups over 4 people or those needing multiple room types, separate bookings are required. Please send all confirmation numbers after booking.
  • Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.
  • For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
  • Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Most tours operate with coach buses where booster seats are not required. However, for certain winter departures that may use vehicles such as minivans or vans, booster seats may be needed. Please contact the tour operator in advance if needed. Rental service is also available upon request.
  • For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.
  • U.S. Niagara Falls Boat Tour October 3 – November 2: Operates daily Last operating day: Sunday, November 2
  • Please check the operating schedule carefully when planning your visit. If you have purchased boat tickets for dates when the service is not available, kindly contact your tour operator for a refund.
  • Watkins Glen State Park, Maid of the Mist or Old Fort Niagara State Park are seasonal attractions, only visit in the season.

Reviews(291)

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Mrunal_K
June 14, 2026
Great Niagara Falls tour...

Great Niagara Falls tour with Nelson! The itinerary was well planned and covered all the major attractions. The only suggestion is to choose better meal-stop locations along the route with more vegetarian food options available.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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patriciarT5514WW
June 10, 2026
Deceipfull Upgrade Accomodations. Not Worthy Views or close to Niagara Falls!!

The following lies..."Scenic Area Hotel: Guests will accommodate in scenic hotel in Niagara Falls. This type of hotel is walking distance in the scenic area". ... I paid$ 671.0 9,($ 111.00 extra ) for that advertisement a room with a view. Not the view of an ugly parking lot also located far from the falls . It was all a lie, don't waste your money with any upgrade hotel options . You will be much better off with the regular hotel. The Wyndham Garden was dirty and smelly the mattress was old and uncomfortable . The tour is OK but way too fast . Patricia Ramirez palipe07@yahoo.com Booking reference # 1323893797

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We take all guest comments seriously, as they help us improve our services. Regarding your comments about the hotel and the "waterfall view," we would like to kindly clarify the following: The hotel you stayed at was located on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls. Unlike the Canadian side, hotels on the U.S. side do not have rooms facing the falls due to the geographic layout of the area. The description "Scenic Area Hotel" refers to the hotel's location within the scenic district, not a guarantee of a direct waterfall view from the room. We sincerely regret any misunderstanding this may have caused. As for your comments about the cleanliness and condition of the Wyndham Garden hotel – we have noted your concerns. However, we did not receive any similar feedback from the other two guests on the same tour, nor did you report this issue to us during or immediately after the trip. Please know that we have still shared your feedback with our local operations team for their internal review. We are sorry to hear that the tour pace felt rushed to you. We will also take this into consideration for future improvements. Once again, thank you for your honest feedback.

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gal_t
June 10, 2026
Great!

Jay was a perfect guide explained everything in detail and with patience warmly recommends on the trip and more warmly on jay!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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282jesmina
June 8, 2026
Trip to Niagara Falls

Mason is the best tour guide I ever had. He is always entertaining and very friendly. I enjoyed the tour fully. Thank you!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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SohamVasuprad_K
May 29, 2026
Tour was very well...

Tour was very well planned and managed by the guide. Anderson was really helpful throughout the tour. The bus was also great

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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Sangita_M
May 28, 2026
Niagara falls tour review

We had an amazing experience visiting Niagara Falls, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful tour guide Nelson. From the very beginning to the end of the trip, he stayed with us the whole time, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable. His knowledge about the history and fun facts about Niagara Falls made the tour even more interesting and engaging. He was very patient, friendly, and always ready to help or answer any questions we had. What we appreciated the most was how he made everyone feel included and ensured we didn’t miss any important spots and the way he communicated both in English and Chinese to the group was commendable.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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Sheryl_P
May 10, 2026
Niagra Falls

Cici was fabulous. She was very patient and helpful to everyone. We would recommend this tour. We loved it.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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Vacation35405390260
April 10, 2026
It's a great experience.

The overall experience was good, the whole trip was smooth and not catchy. While it's a bit of a shame not to see the cruise, Fort Niagara is also beautiful and offers views of Lake Ontario. Guided tour of Koe professional Enthusiasm, meticulous service, likes 👍

Operator response

感谢您的反馈!我们很开心听到您满意我们的服务,期待下次旅程再会!

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James_S
April 5, 2026
Good experience

Jay was an informative, great and friendly tour guide and our driver was great. His company Jupiter Legend ran the tour really well. Tour has a lot of flexibility in booking that is helpful. It would be nice if Viator added the expected times of return and of activities to the listing so we had a better idea before needing to ask. Early April wasn’t the best option for different activities, better in summer

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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Daydream20036840222
April 3, 2026
Niagara Falls tour is beyond the just tour

It was spell bounding experiance with Sammy and Garry .They have Niagara trip most memorable . I would recommend to experience the tour with them.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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