Tickets & tours
Entry to the national park is free. You must purchase tickets for guided tours to enter the cave system.
Top ratedSee our new exhibit, Jurassic Jungle with animatronic dinosaurs, pan for minerals at the Gem Mine and find authentic fossils at the fossil...
Most bookedLook out for the 50,000-year-old zygomaturus jawbone, a relic of a large wombat-like herbivore, still embedded in the cave wall. Wander along the gently sloping...
Best valueExplore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife habitat, historic...
Please Note: This is a self-guided audio tour of the park. The tour does not go into the Caverns and entry tickets to the Caverns are not part of the purchase. You’ll...
Small groupLeave Washington D.C. for a day among the caves, valleys, and mountain scenery of Virginia. Choose an optional visit to Luray Caverns to see stalactites, reflective...
Top ratedThe Crystal Palace Tour is a 45-55 minute guided walking tour through the first 1/4 mile of the cave. This section of the cave has been modified to include lights,...
Cave tour prices vary by route and age group. Book directly through Recreation.gov.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare the main cave tours available at the park.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dinosaur world cave city | 3 h | $19 | Compare | 4.1 (7) | families with kids |
| mammoth cave audio tour | 1 h | $18 | Compare | 4.6 (137) | independent explorers |
| wind cave audio tour | 6 h to 7 h | $9 | Compare | 5.0 (2) | self guided driving |
| carlsbad caverns audio | 1 h to 2 h | $13 | Compare | n/a | quick independent overview |
| luray caverns and shenandoah | 9 h | $99 | Compare | 4.7 (135) | scenic nature lovers |
| raccoon mountain walking tour | 45 min | $29 | Compare | 4.9 (108) | guided cave walking |
Entering the park and using surface trails is completely free. Guided cave tours require paid tickets. Prices depend on the specific tour you choose. You can also camp in the park for fees ranging from $10 to $50.
Yes, you should make reservations. Cave tours frequently sell out, especially during the summer. Book your tickets weeks in advance through Recreation.gov to secure your spot.
No, you generally cannot enter the caves without a guide. Park entry is free, but access to the cave passages requires joining a paid, guided tour led by park staff.
From Viator
137 reviews of the mammoth cave audio tour on Viator
It is all on little hills even so it was easy to traverse.my kiddos has a lot of fun with the gem mining and fossel find. They really liked the mimi excavators they got to dig with. The museum was good too. I would take my kids back
You can bring own drinks and snacks. Enjoyed it all. Only disappointing thing was the dinasaur dig at 2. Kids loved it, sifted thru picked out their favorite things, then we were told they could only keep 3. Been nice to have been told that at first. If it was told, we were back about 3rd or 4th fanily in line and was unable to hear. Place was clean, no trash around. Will probably go back sometime.
Great visit to Mammoth Caves. Really nice to walk through & learn about the caves. We really enjoyed it. There are quite a few stairs so if you have any issue with stairs maybe look into it first.
