Cavern Tour – Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks

Explore winding passageways and splendid rooms containing massive flowstones, thousands of delicate stalactites, pure white calcite and sparkling crystals.

New Winter Tours 2026

We will be open on Saturdays in January and February for pre-reserved tours at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased by 5:00 PM on Friday, as all Saturday tours are available by advance sale only. A Blacklight Tour will also be offered on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM; please purchase tickets under the Blacklight Tour tab. Saturday, February 14th is reserved for our Batfest event. Tickets for Batfest must also be purchased in advance.

Winter tours are weather-dependent. We will notify you by Friday evening if tours must be cancelled due to inclement weather. Thank you!

Discover

Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, where the splendor of nature's handiwork has been protected and preserved for your visit since they were first discovered in 1930 and 1941.

Explore

Winding passageways and splendid rooms containing massive flowstones, thousands of delicate stalactites, pure white calcite and sparkling crystals.

Experience

A fascinating and worthwhile family adventure where special attention is given to each and every guest - both the young and young at heart.

Enjoy

A one-hour educational and entertaining interpretive tour which includes both caverns for one reasonable admission.

Share

The tradition of three generations of hospitality, education and cave conservation. Your visit will remain a striking memory.

Additional Information

• Tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
• Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. This allows time for you to gather your coats and cameras and use the restrooms prior to the tour.
• The caverns are a comfortable 52 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. If you get chilly easily, a jacket or sweatshirt is recommended. Souvenir sweatshirts and jackets are available for sale in the gift shop if you forget to bring your own.
• There is no charge for children 3 and under.
• No Backpacks, strollers, child carriers/seats, tripods, tobacco products, food, pets or animals are permitted on the cavern tour.
• The tour is a leisurely, slow-paced walk, but there are several flights of steps, with handrailing's, in the caverns. The path between caverns is uphill with an additional flight of steps outside. Due to the natural features of the cavern, most areas of the cavern, including our general admission tours and special events are not handicapped accessible. Group tours can make special arrangements for wheelchair access to some portions of the cavern tour.
• Advance ticket purchase is recommended to guarantee your choice of tour time. Remaining tickets are available at the door.

Please note: We cannot offer single guest tours. If you are traveling alone we will do our best to accommodate you with other guests. It is advisable to call to confirm tour availability.

Groups of 12 or more should call ahead for tour reservations. We WILL take larger groups if they are traveling together.

On the following 2026 dates, tickets will be sold at the door only:

• Saturday, June 6 - Celebrating National Caves & Karst Day
• Friday, June 5 - Free Kid Friday (See our Summer Coupon)
• Friday, June 12 - Free Kid Friday (See our Summer Coupon)
• Saturday & Sunday, June 20-21 - Discovery Days Weekend - special historical tours and special pricing

On Saturdays, October 10, 17, 24 & 31, we are open, but only for our Ghosts & Goblins tours. Please purchase tickets for that event. Thank you!