Walk Grand Caverns by candlelight and dig into its 1800s history
120 mins
Candlelight cave tour, Guide
Explore Grand Caverns by candlelight with a knowledgeable guide and focus on the cave’s history throughout the 1800s. Plan for about a mile of leisurely walking inside the cavern.
This tour includes several stairs. If you have difficulty walking, breathing, or navigating stairs, inquire before purchasing tickets. Gratuity for your guide is not included.
Cancel 24+ hours before for a full refund. Full refund if Grand Caverns cancels or closes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Less than 24 hours: no refunds. Late arrivals are no-shows with no refund. If rebooked, no refund; rebook limit: 2 times within 3 months.
Product ID: ZETNE8
Plan for about one mile of walking at a leisurely pace, with several stairs. If you may have difficulty walking, breathing, or navigating stairs, inquire before you purchase tickets.
Wear comfortable shoes and consider a lightweight jacket for comfort. The temperature in the caverns is 54°F year round.
Yes—bring a camera, but don’t use tripods or delay your group when taking photos.
Stone Lodge, 5 Grand Caverns Drive, Grottoes, VA 24441
America's oldest operating commercial cave delivers a genuinely impressive underground experience, and the guides are a big reason why. Evan, Kai, Anne, and Adrienne come up repeatedly in reviews for being knowledgeable, engaging, and great with kids. One parent specifically credited Adrienne for easing her nervous children into the experience and keeping the pace comfortable for everyone in the group. The geology tour in particular seems to be a standout option for curious visitors. The caverns themselves are massive, well-lit, and feel authentic rather than overly commercialized. Multiple visitors mention returning more than once, which says a lot. The cave stays a cool 54 degrees year-round, the walking path is mostly flat with some stairs, and the two-hour tour moves at a comfortable pace with rest benches along the way. For those looking for a less crowded alternative to nearby Luray Caverns, this is a solid choice.
Tours are hourly on the half hour. Tim was our tour guide and he did well with telling us all about the history of the cave and all its wonders. Very informative and we had a great time. You can buy tickets online but you definitely do not need to. All of the staff were helpful and informative and very pleasant.
Raveling Madness
August 29, 2026
Tours are hourly on the half hour. Tim was our tour guide and he did well with telling us all about the history of the cave and all its wonders. Very informative and we had a great time. You can buy tickets online but you definitely do not need to. All of the staff were helpful and informative and very pleasant.
Raveling Madness
August 29, 2026
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