Mammoth Passage Tour
Mammoth Cave National Park Tours
Mammoth Passage
An introductory tour into the Historic Entrance, this section of cave houses many great artifacts left behind by early explorers of the cave. Staying in broad walkways in the cave, and some of the largest rooms in the cave, this tour is ideal for those who do not like tight spaces, have small children, or are looking for a tour with limited stairs.
You will see the large, dry limestone passages that have made Mammoth Cave famous. This tour follows the same route of the Discovery Self-Guided Tour.
Includes a steep outdoor hillside trail, to and from the natural entrance of the cave's natural entrance. This tour does not feature dripstone formations.
Includes part of the Historic Tour route.
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Need to Know
- Review before arrival
Tours depart from the visitor center at the time listed on the ticket. Ticket holders should arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time to prepare for departure.
No refunds for no shows or late arrivals. Check NPS website for road and ferry closures.
Visitors should review the "What to Expect on a Cave Tour" video on the park website here before arrival.
This tour will begin at Shelter A, located behind the visitor center.
- Safety
Many tours include numerous stairs and steep trails. Visitors with health conditions or limited mobility should carefully consider their limitations. Evacuation from the cave to a hospital for medical attention could take several hours.
- Time Zone
Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the central time zone and observes daylight savings time.
- Age Restrictions and Passes
Children 2 and under do not require a reservation or ticket.
Youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older on all tours.
Interagency Senior pass and Interagency Disability Access pass discount ticket pricing applies only to the passholder.
- Prohibited items
No weapons, tobacco, e-cigarettes, selfie sticks, tripods, child backpack carriers, food or drink (other than water) are allowed in the cave.
