Lantern Tours

Ruby Falls Lantern Tours

“With the flip of a switch, one of Chattanooga’s oldest and best known attractions takes on a new face.”

 

 

Ruby Falls Lantern Tours

This intimate experience allows visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited sized tours begin with a 260-foot elevator ride into the mountain. Upon arrival, there will be no staged lighting in the cave. Select members of the group will be equipped with a small hand-held electric lantern and the tour guide will have a fueled inspector’s lantern. As your eyes adjust to the low light, you will begin to see remarkable sites, dancing shadows, and feel a sense of mystery looking into the darkened path ahead.

The Ruby Falls Lantern Tour is not only a visually stimulating experience but it also a storytelling trip. As mysterious shadows dance on underground walls, your guide will share tales of folklore, stories of unexplained phenomena, as well as details on the rich history and geology of the Ruby Falls Cave. 

The highlight of the tour is at Ruby Falls, as the waterfall is illuminated through the use of a lantern and pulley system.

Availability

Lantern Tours are available by reservation only and have limited space available.

Ruby Falls Lantern ToursDates Available: 

January & February
 Saturday Nights
March – Mid September Friday and Saturday Nights
Mid September - October Not available
November Friday and Saturday Nights
December Not available


Group and off-night bookings are available with reservation 2 weeks in advance and a minimum of 8 participants.

 

Tour Time

Lantern Tours begin at 8:30pm Eastern Time. Please arrive shortly before to check-in.

Pricing

Adult $21.00
Children (ages 5-12) $21.00 price includes a miner’s helmet for children

*Children under 5 years of age are not permitted on the Lantern Tour.
Ruby Falls Lantern Tours
Reservations
To make reservations, call our group sales department at 1-800-755-7105 Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Eastern Time.

For questions regarding last minute availability on the weekends, check with the Ruby Falls Ticket desk either in person or by phone at 423-821-2544.

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