Tours and Tickets to Experience Ruby Falls

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The cave walk tour to the falls costs about US$29 for adults, US$28 for seniors over 65, and US$19 for children aged 4–12. Kids aged 3 and younger are free. There are other tours available with varying prices, such as lantern tours, geology tours, and ghost walks.

Yes, Ruby Falls tickets are only sold online, and walk-up tickets are not available. Tours tend to sell out quickly, especially on weekends and holidays, so book your tickets at least a few days in advance to guarantee availability for your preferred date and time slot. Private group tours must be purchased at least three weeks in advance.

Plan to spend roughly 2–3 hours at Ruby Falls. The cave walk to the underground waterfalls typically takes about one hour, but you’ll want to leave plenty of time to admire views from the Lookout Mountain observation deck, too. Plan for longer if you might have a meal at the Castle Café.

Comfortable, stable walking shoes are highly recommended to navigate the cave’s uneven and sometimes slippery terrain; leave the heels and flip-flops at home. The caves remain a cool 60°F (15°C) year-round, even during Chattanooga’s hot summers, so bring a light layer to wear while you’re underground.

No, due to the cave’s naturally rugged terrain and narrow passageways, Ruby Falls is not wheelchair accessible. There’s very little seating inside the caves; visitors should be comfortable walking and standing for up to 90 minutes. Other parts of the Ruby Falls site are accessible to wheelchair users, including the Blue Heron Overlook.