Natural Bridge Caverns Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Natural Bridge Caverns. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Natural Bridge Caverns Discovery Cavern Tour

• 4 HR | Slingshot Ride and Natural Bridge Caverns Self-Guided Tour

• Natural Bridge Caverns Hidden Wonders Tour

The Natural Bridge Caverns offer several cavern tours, and ticket prices vary slightly by day. The popular Discovery Tour typically starts at US$29 for visitors ages 12 and older and US$19 for kids ages 3–11. Children younger than 3 visit for free. Above-ground activities are ticketed separately.

Yes, the Natural Bridge Caverns are definitely worth visiting. You don't need to be a natural science fan to be impressed by the site's two caverns—some of the largest in Texas—and their otherworldly rock formations. Guided tours are the only way to look inside the caves, so be sure to book your visit in advance. You'll learn how erosion formed the caverns' stalagmites and stalactites over millions of years, and you can also add on activities such as ziplining and rock climbing.

Per one customer who booked the Natural Bridge Caverns Discovery Cavern Tour, "The caverns were awesome to see! Tour guide, Kelsey, was fantastic. Took 2 youth to see it and we all enjoyed it very much. There is an adventure park right behind the cavern visitor center which we didn't know about but were excited to see. Kids did the maze and high ropes course and really enjoyed it. Had a fantastic day at the caverns."

A guided walking tour through the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio, among the largest commercial caves in Texas, takes about 75 minutes. On the tour, visitors head about 180 feet (55 meters) underground and walk about half a mile (.8 kilometers) through the cave.

No, it's seldom cold in the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio. No matter the temperature outside, the caverns stay at a remarkably constant 70°F (21°C) year-round. The relative humidity of 99 percent makes it feel warmer, with visitors often comfortable wearing shorts and a T-shirt inside.

Yes, the Natural Bridge Caverns are among the top places to take kids in San Antonio. The Discovery Tour takes them 180 feet (55 meters) underground, while the Adventure Tour, available to kids 13 and older, is an authentic spelunking experience.

No, you don't need reservations for most tours at Natural Bridge Caverns. However, you need them for large groups and the Adventure Tour, a 3–4 hour spelunking experience with cave gear. Also, popular days can fill up months in advance—book a tour online to reserve your time and price.

The weather won't affect your visit inside the Natural Bridge Caverns—they stay dry and a constant 70°F (21°C) year-round (and feel warmer due to the humidity)—tours depart rain or shine. Above ground, the Twisted Trails and AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup can close during rain. The Picnic areas, however, are covered.

Only service animals that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards are allowed inside the caverns on guided tours. Leashed pets under their human's control are welcome throughout the park grounds. Visitors with pets can also leave well-behaved pets in the provided outdoor crates for free while touring the caverns.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Natural Bridge Caverns. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Antonio:

• The Alamo

• San Antonio River Walk

• Tower of the Americas

• Spanish Governor's Palace

• San Antonio Zoo

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San Antonio.