Complete Niagara French Tour
About this activity
Join this Niagara Falls tour with a French-speaking guide. Enjoy a boat trip, a guided walk and a visit to the tunnels behind the waterfalls at Journey Behind the Falls.
Highlights
- Learn about Niagara Falls from a knowledgeable, French-speaking guide.
- Take a 20-minute Niagara City Cruises boat trip close to the powerful waterfalls.
- Discover the history and culture of Niagara Falls on a guided walking tour.
- Explore the tunnels behind the waterfalls at Journey Behind the Falls.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Niagara Falls from the outdoor viewing area.
Full description
Discover the beauty and power of Niagara Falls on this exciting guided tour. Meet your French-speaking guide at the meeting point at 10:45 am, then walk together to the Niagara City Cruises boat. Enjoy a 20-minute boat trip close to the falls, where you can see the powerful waterfalls and feel the water spray.
After the cruise, follow your guide on a walking tour to learn about the history, culture and natural beauty of Niagara Falls. The walk takes you to the Table Rock Visitor Centre, where you'll visit Journey Behind the Falls. Here, you can explore tunnels through the rock behind the waterfalls and experience their incredible power from close up. This tour combines a boat trip, a guided walk and a unique visit behind the falls.
Your Niagara Falls tour begins when you meet your French-speaking guide and the rest of the group at the meeting point at 10:45 am. Your guide will introduce you to Niagara Falls and lead a short walk before you board the boat. You'll then go down 19 storeys into the gorge, with your guide showing you the way to the Niagara City Cruises boat. A free poncho is included to help keep you dry as you enjoy an exciting 20-minute boat trip close to the falls. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
But the adventure doesn't end there. After the boat trip, your French-speaking guide will take you on a walking tour of around 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) along the scenic riverside walkway. Along the way, you'll see important landmarks, enjoy beautiful views of the falls and learn about the area's history, culture and natural beauty. Your guide will also share interesting stories about some of Niagara Falls' most famous events. The walking tour finishes at the Table Rock Visitor Centre, where the next part of your adventure begins.
You'll then visit Journey Behind the Falls, where you can walk through tunnels in the rock behind the waterfall. Listen to the powerful sound of the rushing water and look through openings in the rock for a close-up view of the falls. You'll also reach an outdoor viewing area beside the waterfall, where you can feel the spray and experience its incredible power at close range. This tour combines a boat trip, a guided walk and a visit behind the falls for a memorable Niagara Falls experience.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-reserved Niagara City Cruises Boat Tickets
- Journey Behind the Falls ticket
- Niagara City Cruises poncho
- Local French-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
6075 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
6075 Niagara River Pkwy, 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4, Canada
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. Your tour meets in the garden in front of the Niagara Parks Police Station at 6075 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON.
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Know before you book
- This tour is in French.
- This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace, you'll cover roughly 2 Km (1 mi). We encourage appropriate footwear for uneven surfaces.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
- Please note that this tour takes place entirely outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the season. Winter months in particular can be quite cold, be prepared to remain outside for the majority of the tour’s duration.
- Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
Know before you go
- This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Please don't go directly to the boat or go down the elevator without your guide
- This is a walking tour, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace, you'll cover roughly 2 Km (1 mi). We encourage appropriate footwear for uneven surfaces.
- Tours run rain or shine. Ponchos are available on City Cruises Boat and Journey Behind the Falls. You will get close to the waterfall. Be prepared to get wet.
- Limited restroom availability, please go prior to your tour and ensure you are ready for the tour when you arrive at the meeting point.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs.
- Please note: this tour is located in Canada, any guest arriving from the US will need a passport to enter Canada.
- Parking: We recommend parking at 5400 Robinson Street. Please note this parking lot is a 10-minute walk from the meeting point and includes a set of steep stairs on the route.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Chutes mythiques et impressionnantes mais les explications de la visite sont parfois inutiles et servent à combler le temps.
Activité tout compris avec bateau et vue des chutes des tunnels, la guide était très sympathique et apporte des anecdotes à la visite , merci 🙏🏻
If you’re gonna see Niagara Falls, this is the tour to do it on!
Additional information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (13-100)
Child (3-12)
Infant (0-2)