Kentucky · United States
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981Mammoth Cave tickets: US$24
Main adult ticket: Historic Tour. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Mammoth Cave National Park.
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- Historic TourAdults are 13 and over; child price for ages 6 to 12, ages 3 to 5 pay $6Child US$18US$24
- Frozen Niagara TourAges 3 to 5: $7Child US$22US$26
- Domes & Dripstones TourAges 3 to 5: $8Child US$25US$30
- Cleaveland Avenue TourAges 3 to 5: $8Child US$24US$30
- Grand Avenue TourChild US$34US$42
- Mammoth Passage TourAges 3 to 5: $4Child US$13US$15
- Self-guided Discovery TourAges 3 to 5: $3Child US$9US$12
- Violet City Lantern TourChild US$27US$32
- Wild Cave Tour (ages 16+)US$79
- Park entryNo entrance fee: only the cave tours are chargedFree
Main ticket US$24 (about £18 · €21, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Entering the park is free; cave tours are ticketed. America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders get 50% off tour tickets (for the cardholder only). Under 16s must be with an adult aged 18 or over.
Opening hours
Tours change with the season: check the park's cave tour schedule before you go.
Booking
Reserving ahead is recommended, on Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Changes count as a cancellation ($1 a ticket); no refunds within 24 hours of the tour. The park takes cash, cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
World Heritage site
Part of Mammoth Cave National Park, on UNESCO's list since 1981. Listed as natural beauty, earth's history and wildlife.
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Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Site positions from UNESCO's open data. "In Danger": on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 297 km (185 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Mammoth Cave?
The main adult ticket (Historic Tour) costs US$24, about £18 · €21. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Mammoth Cave for free?
Entering the park is free; cave tours are ticketed. America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders get 50% off tour tickets (for the cardholder only). Under 16s must be with an adult aged 18 or over.
When is the Mammoth Cave open?
Tours change with the season: check the park's cave tour schedule before you go.
Do you need to book Mammoth Cave tickets in advance?
Reserving ahead is recommended, on Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Changes count as a cancellation ($1 a ticket); no refunds within 24 hours of the tour. The park takes cash, cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Is the Mammoth Cave a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Mammoth Cave National Park, on UNESCO's list since 1981, listed as natural beauty, earth's history and wildlife.