Niagara Falls USA and Underground Railroad Heritage Tour

Summary

The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century African-American slaves in the United States to escape to freedom with the help of abolitionists and allies who supported their cause. This path from slavery to freedom ran right through Niagara, where tens of thousands of people crossed over into Canada in search of a better life. This particular journey begins with convenient transport from your Niagara Falls area hotel. Prepare to go back in time to the 19th century, when the Underground Railroad shuttled slaves to freedom across the border. The knowledgeable tour guides in period clothing emulate the “conductors” of the day — those people who transported the fugitives from station to station. Hear the stories and see the key sites in the area, like the suspension bridge over the Niagara River that led many slaves to a new life of freedom. Finally, stop at breathtaking Niagara Falls to gain a better understanding of how the mighty falls, too, played a role in the Underground Railroad network.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

The Underground Railroad, the network that shuttled slaves to freedom, stretched all the way up to the Canadian border. It is estimated that between 30,000 and 100,000 slaves crossed the border to gain their freedom. This tour takes you back to the 19th century, with your guide and others in historical garb, to reveal what the Underground Railroad was like. Hear stories of great intrigue and see many sites that played a pivotal role in giving tens of thousands of people their freedom. This tour also affords you the opportunity to get a regional orientation by combining Underground Railroad sites with general sites of interest (i.e. the Falls) - truly a two for one experience!

What’s included?

  • Guided Underground Railroad heritage tour

  • Guide in period dress

  • 14-passenger van

  • Hotel Pick-up

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Admissions

  • Entry/Admission - Motherland Connextions, Inc.

  • Entry/Admission - Niagara Falls

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Motherland Connextions, Inc.

About operator:

Go back in time to discover the fascinating and important history of the Underground Railroad in the Niagara region on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Hear the history and stories from guides in period outfits. See Harriet Tubman’s first freedom home and place of worship. Visit freedom crossing points like the suspension bridge over the Niagara River, which played a key role in shuttling tens of thousands of African-American people to freedom as they sought the best crossing points into Canada. Also included on the tour is hotel pickup and drop-off.

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