Discovery Tour [Self-guided]
Many people visiting Mammoth Cave ask, “May we visit the cave without a guided tour?” The answer is yes! This self-guided tour ventures through large, open passageways with points of interest along the route. Participants can explore at their own pace through large open passageways featuring informational waysides and artifacts from the cave's early history. Rangers are stationed along the route to answer questions. This tour is ideal for those who want to move at their own pace or are looking for a cave experience without much time commitment. This tour is the self-guided version of the guided Mammoth Passage Tour.
Includes part of the Historic Tour and all of the Mammoth Passage Tour routes.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Distance: 0.75 mile (1.2 km)
Total Stairs: 135
Difficulty: Easy
Ages: All ages. Individuals under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
Restrooms: No
Tickets available for each tour time: Unlimited
Fees
$12 Adult | $9 Youth | $3 Child
Location
This tour departs from the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center.
Latitude and Longitude 37.187022, -86.101071
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This self-paced tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. The time on your ticket is the earliest time you can enter into the cave.
Event Type
- Other
- Walk