Walk about a mile through Grand Caverns in 70 minutes
70 minutes
Guided tour, Cavern access
Explore Grand Caverns on a guided walking tour designed for ages 3 and up. You’ll cover about a mile at a leisurely pace and learn about the cave environment along the way.
No children under age 3 are permitted. Wheelchairs and strollers are not permitted in the cave. Food, beverages, and touching rocks or formations are not allowed.
Full refund with 24+ hours notice. Full refund if Grand Caverns cancels or closes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refunds with less than 24 hours notice. Arrive 20 minutes early; late arrivals are no-shows with no refund. Rebook up to two times within three months; rebooked bookings are not refundable.
Product ID: SDXK8R
No. Wheelchairs and strollers are not permitted in the cave.
You’ll walk about one mile and climb several stairs. If you may have difficulty walking, breathing, or navigating stairs, inquire before purchasing tickets.
No. There are no restrooms in the cavern, so use the above-ground facilities before your tour.
5 Grand Caverns Drive Grottoes, VA US 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
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