Moaning Cavern 45-Minute Guided Tour

Explore the largest vertical cavern chamber open to the public in California. Descend into Moaning Cavern and learn about its geology, history, and scientific discoveries with your guide.

• Descend a steep, narrow 91-step passage into the main chamber
• Follow a historic spiral staircase to a platform 165 feet underground
• Discover the cavern's human history and geology with your guide
• Visit the excavation site where human and animal bones were discovered

Important details

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time; late arrivals cannot join after the tour starts
• Complete a liability waiver before the tour
• Requires climbing 235 stairs down and 235 stairs back up, including steep and narrow sections, with no alternate exit
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult age 18+ throughout the tour
• Leave bags, food, drinks, flashlights, headlamps, and camera attachments in your vehicle
• Bring only keys, wallets, and phones or cameras into the cavern
• Carry children too small to walk in a front carrier only; backpack carriers are not allowed
• Wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction; open-toed and thong-style shoes are discouraged