Traditional Cave Tour

Every tour of Howe Caverns begins with a 156 ft descent below the earth’s surface… On your journey you will wind through limestone corridors, pass through cavernous galleries, walk under massive boulders, and take a serene boat ride on a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. The cave is 52°F (11°C) so a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flip flops are NOT permitted in the cave. The cave tour consists of a 1.25 mile walk with a 0.25 mile boat ride. There are 139 stairs throughout the tour. The cave is not handicap accessible; wheelchairs and other wheeled devices are not permitted in the cave. **Please Note: Food, Beverages, Strollers, or Bags of ANY kind ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CAVE.** All tickets for your party must be purchased for the same tour time. Tickets purchased for multiple time slots CANNOT be combined. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to use the restrooms. Gift shops close when the last tour comes out of the cave (specialty tours excluded).