Extended Historic Cave Tour
Mammoth Cave National Park · Kentucky
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Thursday, Oct 8 · 8:45 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Discover the fascinating story of Mammoth Cave on this extended version of our classic Historic Tour. Explore the immense chambers that gave Mammoth Cave its name before descending into much tighter passageways deep inside the cave. Be prepared for a physically challenging experience, as this tour involves hundreds of stairs and steep inclines without alternative routes. This tour also includes a visit to the site of an 1840s-era underground tuberculosis hospital experiment. Ideal for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike, this tour is a great option for those wanting to delve deeper into the cave’s rich history!
Portions of this tour are also seen on the Violet City Lantern, Star Chamber and Gothic Avenue Tours.
Duration: 2.25 hours
Distance: 2 miles (3.2 km)
Total Stairs: 540, including 155 at Mammoth Dome
Difficulty: Moderate
Ages: All ages. Individuals under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
Restrooms: Yes
Tickets available for each tour time: 60
- Where to meet
- This tour departs from the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center.
- Good to know
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Thursday, Oct 88:45 AM
- Friday, Oct 98:45 AM
- Saturday, Oct 108:45 AM
- Sunday, Oct 118:45 AM
- Monday, Oct 128:45 AM
- Tuesday, Oct 138:45 AM
- Wednesday, Oct 148:45 AM
- Thursday, Oct 158:45 AM
- Friday, Oct 168:45 AM
- Saturday, Oct 178:45 AM
And 20 more dates. Schedule from the Mammoth Cave National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
81° / 59°
clear sky · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:19 PM
Thursday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
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