Journey Behind the Falls Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Journey Behind the Falls. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

• Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

• Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

• Niagara Falls From Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

• Niagara Falls Tour With Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

Currently, admission tickets to Journey Behind the Falls cost CA$28 for visitors aged 13 and up, CA$18.50 for kids aged 3–12, and children 2 and under can visit for free. Note that prices don’t include tax. It’s best to book tickets online to guarantee your admission to this popular attraction; you can choose a 1-hour time slot when booking.

Yes, Journey Behind the Falls is worth visiting. One of the most popular attractions on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, Journey Behind the Falls does what it says on the tin: it takes visitors down 130-year-old tunnels and to an observation deck, where they can feel the thunder of Horseshoe Falls up close. As a bonus, the attraction is open all year (unlike Niagara boat tours). Grab tickets early to make your visit hassle-free.

Per one customer who booked the Niagara Falls Tour With Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls, "It was a fantastic experience and our guide, John M, was the best. Combination of education and entertainment, and leaving us curious to want to find out more. The entire day was full of great information and great experiences both on and off the boat."

It takes between 30–45 minutes to complete your Journey Behind the Falls. This period includes your elevator ride down to the two viewing portals (Cataract and Great Falls) at the base of the falls, which you reach via a short walk through a tunnel.

While you don’t have to book your admission ticket for Journey Behind the Falls in advance, buying ahead is always a good idea. Not only will this save you time waiting in line on the day of your visit—particularly on busy public holidays—but you’ll likely get discounted rates.

It’s best to arrive at Journey Behind the Falls as early as possible—preferably in the morning, as soon as it opens. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and summer months, as that’s when all of the observation decks are open.

Even though you’ll be provided with the bright yellow poncho that’s become the iconic symbol of Journey Behind the Falls, it’s still worth wearing some waterproof trousers and footwear with good grip, as the observation decks can be slippery. You might also want to bring a change of clothes for afterward—you’re not guaranteed to stay dry.

The best parking for Journey Behind the Falls is at the Falls Parking Lot, just across the road from the Journey Behind the Falls. This parking costs around $30 per vehicle for the entire day—you can’t keep your car there overnight.

Yes, Journey Behind the Falls is mostly wheelchair-accessible—the only part that isn’t is the lower observation deck due to the stairs. However, elevators bring you to the tunnel located a third of the way down, and then there’s sloped access to the upper observation deck.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Journey Behind the Falls. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Niagara Falls and around:

• Niagara Falls, Ontario

• Skylon Tower

• Table Rock Welcome Centre

• Floral Clock

• Cave of the Winds

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Niagara Falls & Around.