24 Aug 2025
Overall - enjoyed the tour and so glad I went. Bus drivers were courteous and professional and I appreciated that they stopped about every 2 hours. The food choices on the drive are not great (fast food/convenience store). Brian - the tour guide - was absolutely awesome and he gave a great walking tour of the falls. The Maid of the Mist boat tour was absolutely incredible. The fireworks were a nice way to end the evening.
However, the bus ride was brutal especially on the way back as you are tired and trying to sleep and it’s difficult. While the bus is adequate, it rides rough and the seats are not great especially after several hours. They are definitely not conducive to sleep.
Would I do this tour again? Probably not unless I knew the accommodations were better. But it was a good value for my first time to the falls and I’m glad I made the time while I was in NYC. I would recommend if you have never been and have the time (it’s about 24 hours total). Just be prepared for a possible lack of sleep and schedule a massage the next day!