Old Faithful Geyser Tours and Tickets

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

• From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour

• Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + Lunch

• Yellowstone Lower Loop Full-Day Tour

• Yellowstone National Park - Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from Jackson

• Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

Admission to Yellowstone National Park, where Old Faithful is located, starts at US$20 for American visitors—with an additional US$100 fee for non-residents. There are also lots of great tours that can enhance the experience. Self-guided audio tours generally start at US$15, with guided tours from US$125.

Yes, Old Faithful is worth visiting. While there are hundreds of geysers at Yellowstone, Old Faithful is true to its name—it has frequent eruptions that jet steaming water up to 184 feet (56 meters) in the air. It's a fantastic place to see Yellowstone's impressive geothermal activity up close.

Per one customer who booked the Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour, "Old Faithful and the prismatic spring was amazing! Our guide was knowledgeable, took time to show us great sites along the way and very patient in making sure everyone was comfortable. We loved this trip!"

Old Faithful erupts about every 1-2 hours on average, with around 20 eruptions taking place daily. Each day a Yellowstone National Park worker will predict the next eruption time, which is then posted at the Old Faithful Visitor Center and online. The prediction is typically accurate within 10 minutes of the actual eruption.

Like all other geysers, Old Faithful is a hot spring that erupts with water and steam. Geysers are found in very specific locations, where there is heat below the ground—hence why they’re often in volcanic areas—and plenty of water. Eruptions are caused when underground cavities fill with water and steam, causing pressure that accumulates and leads to the release of jets of boiling water and steam.

Yes, there are viewing areas near Old Faithful. One of the most popular spots is the viewing boardwalk area, which has wooden benches. You can also watch eruptions from the viewing deck at the Old Faithful Inn.

Although any time the geyser erupts offers a great opportunity for photographs, some of the best pictures come at the first eruption of the morning and during the midday sunlight. The least crowded times are dawn until 11am, then later in the day after 6pm.

Yes, the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center is located at the Upper Geyser Basin. The center features information about the national park, including its geysers, while kids can enjoy the interactive Young Scientist exhibition room.

Yes, there are many hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park, including routes close to Old Faithful. Some popular options include Observation Point Trailhead, Artemisia Trailhead, Howard Eaton Trailhead 0K2, Fairy Falls Trailhead, and Monument Geyser Basin Trailhead.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Old Faithful. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Yellowstone National Park:

• Hayden Valley

• Yellowstone National Park

• Fountain Paint Pot

• Grand Prismatic Spring

• Lamar Valley

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Yellowstone National Park.