Guided Tours
For the safety of our visitors and for the protection of the cave, all who wish to enter Niagara Cave must be on a guided tour.
Classic Guided Tour
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Niagara Cave
Our classic hour-long guided tour is offered 7 days a week From May 1st through November 2nd.
Travel far beneath the surface through stream-sculpted passages to experience the wonders of Niagara Cave. Within lies an underground waterfall, 450 million-year-old fossils, and formations both delicate and massive. Your underground adventure awaits!
In addition to our Classic Guided Tour, we also offer Lantern Tours and Black Light Tours as special events. Check our Availability Calendar for upcoming dates.
Black Light Tours
Glowing Cave Experience!
Take the classic mile-long hike through Niagara Cave and experience a section of the cave (approximately 15 minutes) with the lights turned off. We provide black lights for this section of the hour-long tour where you will be surrounded by cave formations that are naturally fluorescent and phosphorescent which means they light up and glow under ultraviolet light! This unforgettable addition to the classic tour is only available on select evenings.
Lantern Tours
We invite you to join us on a walk through the cave by lantern light! For the first section of the cave (approximately 15 minutes), see the underground stream and waterfall with the lights on; then, the remaining passageways on the hour-long, mile walk through the cave, will be lit by lanterns that we provide. This adventure is only offered on select evenings.
What to Bring
Niagara Cave is a constant 48°F (9°C); a light jacket or sweatshirt is recommended.
The tour consists of a mile-long hike in a damp environment with 550 stairsteps roundtrip; proper walking shoes are required.
More Information
Backpacks and backpack baby carriers are not allowed (front packs for babies ARE encouraged).
Food and drinks are not allowed (unless there is a medical necessity).
Proper walking shoes are required, flip flops and Crocs are not recommended. High heels and bare feet are not allowed.
Photos ARE allowed, but tripods are not.
ACCESSIBILITY: Because there are multiple sets of stairs to get into the cave and within the cave, wheelchairs and strollers can not be used on the tour. However, the gemstone mining and 9 holes of the mini-golf are wheelchair accessible.
CAUTION: If you have a heart condition, difficulty taking steps, severe asthma, or any condition that may hinder your ability to walk one mile, descend 275 steps, and ascend 275 steps in an environment with high humidity, we do not recommend that you take the tour.
PETS: For guest safety and comfort pets are NOT allowed in the gift shop nor the cave. Pets are welcome on the grounds but must be leashed or physically restrained. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets! Certified service dogs are allowed.
Niagara Cave is NOT a bat habitat.
Free parking!
If you make a reservation, please check in for your tour 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
Educational Group Tours (schools, scouts, etc.):
Please contact us for rates and availability.