Where is Great Onyx Lantern Tour?

Great Onyx Lantern Tour takes place at Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave.

When is Great Onyx Lantern Tour?

Great Onyx Lantern Tour is on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM.

How do I buy tickets for Great Onyx Lantern Tour?

You can find tickets and official links to buy on this NoTeLimites event page.

Is Great Onyx Lantern Tour kid-friendly?

Yes, Great Onyx Lantern Tour is a family-friendly event.

Outdoors · Mammoth Cave Family

Great Onyx Lantern Tour

Sunday, October 4Mammoth Cave National Park

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Sun4Oct9:15 AM Sun15Nov12:45 AM

When

Sunday, October 4

9:15 AM

Where

Mammoth Cave National Park

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Mammoth Cave National Park

About the event

A beautiful cave in its own right, Great Onyx Cave houses an abundance of beautiful geologic formations that sparkle in the lantern light of this tour. Visitors on this tour can see many stalactites, stalagmites, gypsum crystals, and helictites. This cave was also the site of very important cultural history in the early days of Kentucky cave tourism. This tour is ideal for people with an interest in cave tourism history and unusual rock formations. Please note: this tour is in Great Onyx Cave, which is separate from Mammoth Cave.   This tour requires a short bus ride to and from the visitor center to the cave entrance. Please Note: This cave is toured within Mammoth Cave National Park, but is not known to connect with the Mammoth Cave System. Duration: 2.25 hours Distance: 1 miles (1.6 km) Total Stairs: 82 Difficulty: Moderate Ages: Age 6 years and older. Individuals under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older. Restrooms: No Tickets available for each tour time: 38