Niagara Peninsula: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable sight-seeing adventure with our innovative Smartphone Audio Tour of the stunning Niagara Peninsula. Seamlessly integrating technology with exploration, this tour transforms your smartphone into your personal tour guide. Using GPS, the audio tour syncs with your vehicle's stereo system, immersing you in the history, culture, and natural beauty of the region while you enjoy the convenience of a self-guided tour. An added delight is our special guest voices that bring historical characters to life, further immersing you in the vibrant tapestry of the peninsula's past. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary plays automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. Most points of interest have a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour takes you counter-clockwise around the Niagara Peninsula and back to the starting point.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Floral Clock
Created in 1950 it is one of the largest floral clocks in the world and features a different floral design each year.
2. 4W5R+924
The NIAGARA GORGE was once a mecca for thrill seekers. We'll tell you why.
3. Niagara Whirlpool
Hear about this incredible whirlpool which is formed due to the 'high velocity' water flowing downstream.
4. Botanical Gardens
The glass dome of the conservatory covers 11,000 square feet of lush jungle, meandering pathways and cooling waterfalls.
5. Butterfly Conservatory
99 acres of flowers, trees and aromatic herbs with paths and benches throughout the grounds
6. Walker's Country Market
Opened by the Walker family in the 1930’s, they offer fresh fruit, jams, pies, butter tarts or boxed lunches with everything in the shop sourced from their own farm!
7. Queenston Heights Park
In this historic park you’ll discover how the British Regulars, Canadians and First Nations allies fought off an American invasion in the war of 1812.
8. Queenston Heights Park
REDAN GUN.....You might be curious about the term 'Redan'. Well..... we'll tell you what it refers to.
9. 5WRV+JXW
WINE COUNTRY...... You don’t have to travel to Napa Valley or France for great wine!
10. McFarland House
The impressive Georgian manor was once Niagara’s finest residence.
11. Living Water Wayside Chapel
Folks around here claim it’s the smallest church in the world with its four pews, a tiny apse and two Bibles.
12. Niagara-on-the-Lake
Once the capital of Upper Canada, if history is your thing, you’re in the right place! Even if history isn't your thing, some say it is the prettiest town in Ontario and well worth a visit.
13. Happy Rolph's Animal Farm
Owned and operated by the City of Saint Catherines, the zoo is free and features farm animals, a parkland, picnic area, playground, walking trails and ponds teeming with waterfowl.
14. Port Weller
Port Weller is the northern terminus of the Welland Canal with two long breakwaters. We'll tell you a bit about it and its purpose.
15. St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3
If you want a close up look at ships in the Canal, your best bet is at the Welland Canals Centre and Saint Catharine’s Museum.
16. 6VW2+63H
FROM FRUIT TO NUTS.... Along this "road-less-travelled" you are in for some delightful surprises.
17. Port Dalhousie
As you enter here you'll be passing over the original northern terminus of the Welland Canal. We'll tell you a bit about it.
18. Lake Ontario
You might think we can’t do very much to regulate the water levels of rivers and lakes that make up the Great Lakes system. The answer to that is, well, yes and no.....
19. WW3W+66F
BESSIE: We'll tell you what In 1991, according to reports, a group of tourists spotted.
20. Ball's Falls
Now if you are into nature and history, we are coming up to a spot you may want to check out, Balls Falls. Situated in a Carolinian forest it offers two waterfalls and an early 19th century hamlet.
21. Marshville Heritage Society
Hear about the life of an early pioneer, DAVID MORGAN, who's original log cabin is at the Marshville Heriage Society in Wainfleet.
22. St. Catherines
As you get into St. Catherines we'll tell you about the Saylem Chapel, the last station of the underground railroad and the church of Harriet Tubman.
23. Port Colborne
We'll take you to Port Promenade, a charming walk beside the Welland Canal with restaurants, shops, and a great view of the giant ships waiting their turn to pass under Bridge 21.
24. Welland Canal Lock
But Lock 8 isn’t actually a lift lock! We'll tell you what it is....
25. Niagara Benchlands
Hope you’ve got some room in the trunk for some roadside shopping as we head into the heart of the "Benchlands" with markets, roadside farm stands and restaurants offering local fare.
26. VVRG+R7J
We'll tell you some of the history of the UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS and how they came to be in this area.
27. Kingsbridge Park
If you are interested, you can get an up close look at the two hydroelectric inlet towers at the north end of the park. There's lots of parking.
28. Old Fort Erie
At Fort Erie, 1,000 British and Canadian soldiers were killed in an attempt to seize the fort. Each year "re-enactors" from both sides of the border arrive to recreate this famous battle.
29. VRV3+XHG
You'll be driving across one of the biggest flight highways for migrating birds in North America and we'll tell you what that actually means.
30. Frenchman's Creek National Historic Site
Here there's a pull-off where you'll see a stone marker with a plaque in memory of the non-commissioned officers and men killed in action at this place.
31. Safari Niagara
We'll give you the history of Safari Niagara and tell you about the IBA and what it means.
32. Niagara River
You'll hear some of the interesting history of the Niagara River and the parkway that runs alongside.
33. Willoughby Historical Museum
It was a rebellion! Navy Island, just downstream from the museum is where...we'll tell you.
34. Chippawa Battlefield
The site covers 300 acres with a circle of panels guiding you around what was once a farmer’s field, retracing the events of the battle.
35. BIRDS, BOGS & BEACHES: Just to the south on Quarry Road, is what was once the site of a clay and limestone quarry. Now ahome for fish, birds, turtles, and snakes at the Wainfleet Wetlands Conservation Area.
36. W39Q+R8C
We'll tell you the history behind the INTERNATION RAILWAY BRIDGE.
37. Niagara Falls
Welcome to the eighth natural wonder of the world and the most powerful falls on the planet!! We'll give you some of it's awesome details.

Inclusion

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour

Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle

Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.

No signal required or data used during tour

Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download

Exclusion

**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

Smartphone or tablet

Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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