Crystal Palace Tour with English Guide
Discover an underground side of Chattanooga on the Crystal Palace Tour at Raccoon Mountain Caverns. Follow your guide along illuminated pathways to see delicate soda straws, towering stalagmites, and rare shield and helictite formations. Along the way, hear the story of the caverns and learn how nature shaped the remarkable sights around you.
This 45–55-minute guided walking tour brings discovery and adventure together for families, couples, and first-time cave explorers. With a constant temperature of 58°F, the caverns offer a cool escape year-round. Bring your curiosity-and your camera-and make an underground adventure part of your Chattanooga getaway.
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Duration 45 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Admission fee
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The Crystal Palace Tour is a 45-55 minute guided walking tour through the first 1/4 mile of the cave. This section of the cave has been modified to include lights, pathways, steps, and handrails. Education is the focus of the tours and your guide will explain how caves form, provide a history of the cave, and point out a wide variety of formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and much more, including rare shield and helictite formations! Guests also have a chance to view cave wildlife including bats and salamanders, as well as ancient fossils. Photography is welcomed, however you must keep up with the group. As a reminder the cave is not wheelchair or child stroller accessible.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
We are located within the Raccoon Mountain Campground. Look for the signs as you enter the park for the Caverns and we will check you in for your tour at the gift shop. Thank you!
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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From $28.99 per person
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