Historic Cave Tour

Park Event · Mammoth Cave National Park · Nov 1, 2026 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM

This classic Mammoth Cave Tour visits many of the historic areas that originally made Mammoth Cave famous. Going through tunnels that humans have used for thousands of years, this tour not only explores huge rooms that gave Mammoth Cave its name, but also descends to much tighter places deep inside the cave.

Please note that this tour ascends and descends hundreds of stairs and several steep inclines, which can be difficult for many visitors, as there are no alternative routes. This tour is ideal for people with an interest in history and a sense of adventure.

Portions of this tour are also seen on the Violet City Lantern, Star Chamber and Gothic Avenue Tours. It is seen in its entirety on the River Styx Tour.

• Duration: 2 hours
• Distance: 2 miles (3.2 km)
• Total Stairs: 540, including 155 at Mammoth Dome
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Ages: All ages. Youth under the age of 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
• Restrooms: Yes
• Tickets available for each tour time: 110

Source: National Park Service (public domain).