Domes and Dripstones Cave Tour

This classic tour visits areas of Mammoth Cave that have been used for nearly 100 years. This tour begins in a sinkhole, passes through huge domes, amazing breakdown, and ends in the dripstone section known as Frozen Niagara. 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. Focusing on the natural formation of the cave, this tour is ideal for people interested in science and wanting to see stalactites and stalagmites.

This tour requires a short bus ride to and from the visitor center to the cave entrance.

This tour includes the entire Frozen Niagara Tour route and a small portion of the Grand Avenue Tour route.

Duration:  2 hours

Distance:  0.75 miles (1.2 km)

Total Stairs:  640 , including 280 on the initial staircase descent and an optional 96

Difficulty:  Strenuous

Ages:  All ages. Youth under the age of 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Restrooms:  No

Tickets available for each tour time:  110