Retrace the route of the Underground Railroad in the city of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region – a secret network of people who assisted escaping slaves.
Location: Niagara Falls, Canada
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Price: View Price
This 3-hour tour will begin at the main pickup location of the Ontario Travel Information Centre. The driver/guide will be dressed in period attire and will have a tablet computer loaded with 19th century photos of the region from nearly 200 years ago.
Main Features of Tour:
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- History tour that takes you back in time.
- Private tour is available with just your party and a guide/driver.
- Family friendly.
- Multiple departure times and locations available.
- Small group, ensuring personal service.
On this tour, you’ll be taken on what was the second leg of the Underground Railroad. Visit various historical sites such as safe houses and crossing points on the Niagara River as you travel through the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara-On-The-Lake en route to St. Catharines.
Make a stop at the British Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem Chapel in St. Catharines, which was the last stop on the Underground Railroad for hundreds of slaves in the 1820s. This is where Harriet Tubman first set up her abolitionist stronghold.
See the cemetery for former slaves, listen to the stories and witness the sites that made up the African-Canadian experience.
Learn about the historic Suspension Bridge its association to Harriet Tubman while catching a panoramic view of the Falls.
We also provide a quick wine sampling of Niagara’s famed Ice Wine. This tour is not physically taxing (it involves very little walking, inside or outside) however, you will be frequently getting in and out of the vehicle.
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Schedule Details
Departure Point:
Hotel pick-up.
Departure Time:
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.
Duration:
3 hours (approx.)
Pricing Information
Tour Inclusions:
- Guided Underground Railroad heritage tour.
- Guide in period dress.
- 14-passenger van.
- Covers all admission charges.
- Hotel pick-up.
Tour Exclusions:
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (recommended).
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be sent to you at the time of booking.
- Please be prepared for hotel pickup approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure time.
- At the time of checking in, please present a printed copy of the confirmation voucher or have a photo ID along with the e-voucher (electronic voucher) on your smartphone/tablet.
- Tour departs from Niagara Falls, Canada.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Some walking has to be done.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly.
- Children aged 9-12 will be charged child rates.
Local Operator Information:
- Complete operator information, including tour operator phone numbers, are printed out on your confirmation voucher.
- Only experienced and reliable operators are selected at each destination.
Cancellation Charges:
- Cancellation at least 7 days prior to scheduled departure – no cancellation charges.
- Cancellation between 3-6 days prior to scheduled departure – 50% cancellation charges.
- Cancellation within 2 days of scheduled departure – 100% cancellation charges.
Note: This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by ToNiagara.
Updated on: December 14, 2017.
