Reversing Falls Tours and Tickets

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

• Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

• Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour

• Shore Tours

• Saint John Walking Tour

• 3 Different Tours To Choose From

Visiting the Reversing Falls is typically free, but there are lots of tours available to help visitors explore the local area with ease. Shared bus tours typically start at US$99, whereas private tours can be US$750 and above for a full-day tour with transportation included.

Yes, the Reversing Falls are worth visiting, particularly if you're a nature lover. This unique natural wonder creates whirlpools and rapids at low tide, and many visitors come here to take photos from the viewing platforms. It's also worth considering coming here on a guided tour to discover other outdoor highlights in and around the Bay of Fundy with ease.

Per one customer who booked the Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus, "Abdul was a wonderful guide. We were able to see the reversing rapids and the guide made sure we got to them early in the morning and then again later in the afternoon, plus the lighthouse.  It was a very enjoyable tour."

The Reversing Falls are a natural attraction in Saint John, New Brunswick, that are seen in the St. John River near the Reversing Falls Bridge. These waves, whirlpools, and rapids occur when high tides from the nearby Bay of Fundy collide with the waters of the St. John River.

The Reversing Falls occur in the St. John River near the Simms Corner riverbend. The Reversing Falls Bridge is the easiest landmark to find. From there, there are opportunities to see the Reversing Falls on either side of the bridge—at a lookout with a car park and Reversing Falls Restaurant.

Yes, the Reversing Falls Restaurant has views of the Reversing Falls. The restaurant is located just across the south side of the Reversing Falls Bridge at 200 Bridge Road. There are no other restaurants or cafes nearby, but you could bring a picnic to Fallsview Park.

There are two low tide, two high tide, and one slack tide period each day. The best times to visit are either a few hours after low tide, as the tide begins to increase, or soon after high tide, when the whirlpools and rapids are in full force.

Yes, visitors to New Brunswick have three options for viewing the Reversing Falls. The first is when taking a guided boat tour that sails near the falls. The second is when dining at the Reversing Falls Restaurant, and the third is when walking the Reversing Falls Trail to the lookout platforms.

While experienced whitewater kayakers do navigate the Reversing Falls rapids without harm, an inexperienced kayaker may feel at risk of injury when trying to maintain balance. The two safest ways to view the Reversing Falls are either from the platform or on a guided boat tour.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Reversing Falls. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New Brunswick:

• Bay of Fundy

• Saint John City Market

• Kings Landing

• Hopewell Rocks

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New Brunswick.