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Niagara Falls Canada - Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Heritage Tour

Niagara Falls Canada - Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Heritage Tour

Overview

Uncover what was the second leg of the Underground Railroad. Our Scholarly 3-hour tour guides you through the city of Niagara Falls Ontario and nearby wine country (Niagara-On-The-Lake) en-route to St. Catharine's, Ontario where Harriet Tubman set-up her abolitionist strong-hold and place of worship, - the British Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem Chapel. Listen to the stories and see the sites that made up the African-Canadian experience heard from decedents of Freedom Seekers. Experience various freedom crossing points. See the historic Suspension and its connection to Tubman while catching a panoramic view of the Falls, and the role it played in the slave trade all with the roar of the mighty Niagara at your feet. This tour affords you the opportunity to get a regional orientation while combining Underground Railroad sites with general sites of interest - a two for one experience!
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If you a history lover this tour is for you. if not, its gonna be a long day!

City: Niagara Falls

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $135.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $135.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided Underground Railroad Heritage Tour

24-passenger Mini-bus

Guide in period dress

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be prepared to be picked up from your Hotel approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure time. Because of rising gas prices there will be a $20 sur-charge for hotel pick-up
This tour departs from Niagara Falls USA
No minimums per booking, tour operates with no less than 11-passengers.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Child rate applies to children age is 9 and up

What To Expect

Niagara Falls Canada

Travelers have an opportunity to visit various UGRR sites along with seeing the Falls themselves.

St. Catharines

Experience the site of one one of the most famed Freedom Seekers - Harriet Tubman. There is an admission fee to the BME Church.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Experience this historic and beautiful 17th century village that play a pivotal role in the lives of the Freedom Seekers living there.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (29)

Stephanie_G

Nov 2019

The guide was well versed in relaying the historical information associated with the guided tour. However, the tour was a bit overpriced for what we experienced. Overall, we enjoyed the tour.

Travel11223344

Sep 2019

We had a great time with Kevin, he's very informative and friendly. We didn't have a great understanding of history prior to the tour and he encouraged questions to ensure we understood the background. We really enjoyed ourselves, appreciated how engaging Kevin was and highly recommend! Book directly through Motherland Connextions - if you're buying through Groupon or Viator, you aren't going direct.

KompassionateDr

Sep 2019

My husband and I are in Niagara Falls Canada for his work conference. Before we arrived, I booked this excursion for me to do on 9-5-19 via Viator.com. The representative from Viator did tell me that this tour is one of their top tours that sells out quickly. I soon learned that is a lie. I booked the tour that was on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 3pm. Representative stated that the operator of this tour would reach out to me via email to get my hotel information for pickup. On Saturday, I still had not received an e-mail from the operator so I took it upon myself to call them to give them my hotel pickup information. Glad I called, the guy did tell me that as of right now I was the only one booked on the tour, but hopefully others would book by then or the tour would be cancelled. He said he wasn’t at a computer and told me to text him my hotel pickup information. Fast forward to Monday, September 9, 2019 the operator text me at 11:46 saying that the tour was cancelled due to no one else booked and he could approve a refund if needed. I replied back asking if there’s a tour going on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 and if not then a refund could occur. I received another text at 4:37 saying they have nothing booked and gave me the number to Viator to call for a refund. I am highly disappointed because I was ecstatic to do this tour while my husband was in his conference seminars all day. I love culture and wanted to indulge in something related to my ancestral heritage. I also understand that if not enough people book, then the tour is off. I wish I could really believe the Viator representative’s statement that this tour was their top seller. Clearly the days I was available to go it was not. Advice to those who are interested in this tour, make sure you’re not a solo traveler, or you’ll be left with nothing to do but write a disappointing review.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We do apologize that you were not able to take the tour however, as you stated it is mentioned in the advertisement about sole travelers run the risk of having the tour cancelled if there are no others taking the tour and in your case it happened in the slow part of the season SEPTEMBER! I tried to make your refund as easy and seamless as possible by staying in contact with you up to the point of cancellation (customer service?) and providing you the number to call. Not sure I could have done more than that. Again, I apologize that you were not able to take our tour. You are correct though -sole travelers should be more aware when making reservations especially in the off season (sept., oct. nov.) The one solace for me was your complaint wasn't about the tour itself but the logistics of taking the tour -the latter was out of our hands as we don't go around rounding up people to take the tour. If your ever back in the area and we have enough people to take the tour I will comp your admission.So my sorry has an action component to it if you choose to take me up on it. The ancestors should and would be proud of how we treat each other in times of minor conflict - I believe!