Tuckaleechee Caverns

Joe Patton

2024-04

The guide that told us the history of the caverns was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. We went as a school group. The caverns themselves were a sight to behold. The constant flowing water through the caverns was both awesome and soothing. Be prepared for some healthy walking. There are quite a few steps/stairs. But, continued railing to help you along.

Alex Bennett

2024-04

As someone that's been to Mammoth Caves, this is a small cave, but 100% worth seeing while in the area. The sounds of the stream running through it is beautiful, with an underground waterfall as well! I had seen another review saying the water in the stream was drinkable, I asked my tour guide and he confirmed. The water simply tastes like... water lol. Would be an excellent retreat from the heat in the summertime as it's nice and cool in the cave.

Jess Hogg

2024-04

This place is amazing! The caves are beautifully lit up and left natural in most places, and the walkways were relatively easy for cave walkways. The underground river and waterfall were beautiful, and there were lots of interesting limestone formations. The staff and tour guides are friendly and very knowledgeable and conversational. Our guide, Abby, was super fun to talk to! Entrance fee was $25 and we got out tickets by showing up on a less busy day, but they also have reservations if you feel you need them. They said they are usually busiest on rainy days. Gift shop is cool and reasonable as well, lots of minerals and memorabilia. 10/10!

Cam King

2024-04

This place had such a nostalgic feel to it, like the places my family would visit when I was growing up. The tour guide was great, funny, and informative. The story of how the cave was discovered was fascinating. The newest section includes a 210-foot high Silver Falls, which is actually a double waterfall. My son and I had a blast, and afterward, we still had time to drive to Cades Cove AND do the Hot Air Ballon show. Townsend is a very cute town, and it feels stuck in time in the best way, with a cool winery to boot.

Chris Cooper

2024-04

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Ruth Cornea

2023-12

Amazing, above expectations!Compared to other caverns, this one is very wide and open. The largest and longest we’ve seen so far!The Big Room was HUGE! And the waterfall at the end was a very pleasant surprise.The tour was not rushed, which gave us enough time to look around, appreciate the beauty of the cavern and take pictures.Our tour guide Chase was very kind and willing to answer to all our questions. (Remember to bring cash with you for tips!)A must do if you’re in the Smoky Mountains!

Lorelei M

2024-04

Been here twice, and it's always incredibly fun! We always get our tickets when we get there and it's a short wait and a small fee to get in. Their gift shop at the end is amazing and has a ton of cool stuff, even some fossils.The actual tour itself is jaw-dropping and being inside a massive cave like that is so cool! The tour guides are always great at explaining everything. If you are in the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg area, please make a stop here, you won't forget it!

irene young

2024-04

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George Byram

2024-04

Really cool caverns. Guided tour was an hour and a half and included large cavern rooms, underground spring, waterfall, and all sorts of rock formations. A must stop in my book. Great option for a rainy day during a Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg stay especially.

Whitney Frizell

2023-12

I have done a lot of caves, and this is one of the best! I absolutely loved it. Our younger male guide (blondish longer hair) was so sweet and very informative while keeping the cave protected. I loved it. If you can't do stairs very well, be cautious. There are like 200 plus stairs. I did t them easily. Don't miss out! Enjoy!!!

Jamie White

2024-04

The day we visited was very busy and had a line out the door, but we only waited in line for tickets about 10 minutes maybe. The tour lasted a little over an hour. The guides were very knowledgeable and did a great job managing group passings down below. My favorite part was the beach, but the big room was pretty cool too. There's a waterfall, and some very unique formations to see as well. In the lobby are fossils and animal bones on display that have been found in these ancient caverns. Theres also a gift shop with drinks and fudge for sale. Highly recommend putting this on your list of things to do while visiting the Smokey Mountains. There's also a horse riding place on your drive in and out to the caverns owned by the same family. Same level of expertise and professionalism there and another fun activity to do.

Greg Johnson

2024-04

Absolutely amazing spot. They are a guided tour which is actually a must, because this place is MASSIVE! you will have an amazing experience and love it! There will be a few times when u need to watch your head because it gets to about a 4-foot clearance. Well, worth the $22 to enter, and I don't say that lightly. You go over half a mile into the cavern. There is a double waterfall inside with crystal clear water and pictures that are amazing. 100% worth the entrance. Please try and bring some cash with you! We had no cash and felt terrible when we found out that a big part of pay for the tour guides is tip money. I felt terrible we didn't think of it ahead of time. My wife ended up running to the car quickly. But they deserve it, and you will see why! You learn massive amounts of knowledge... but fast. It never gets boring, and this place is stunning! Bring cash for a tip, bring a camera for photos, kids, adults, and whoever it is will be amazed. Walking disabilities and short wind? Not advised. By no means do you need to be athletic to do this, lol, but u better have some serious walking shoes on.

Brittney Van Kley

2024-04

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Kenneth Buzzie

2023-12

Never would have thought that this was a great MUST DO on my list.The family owned operations is welcoming and are so nice. The gift shop and history of the area are so interesting.It's well worth the money for something so interesting and a great exercise with over 400 steps and over an hour under the ground.

Cody

2023-11

This was a very cool cavern! It's very well lit, so bringing a flashlight is unnecessary here. The tour guide was very friendly and energetic and informative the entire time we were there. I decided to bring my two toddlers, which was a gamble that turned out well. The cavern includes a waterfall, a wishing well, and a spring running through it. The path can be a little damp and there are lots of stairs so make sure to wear good shoes.

Elian Onizuka

2024-04

Pretty. I liked the staff and the tour was very informative. But best of all, I found a little guy there. If you visit, tell him I said hi.

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2024-04

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Lisa Vaccaro

2024-04

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Professional reviewer

2024-04

This place was amazing our tour guide Lizzy was very helpful and nice she took us into this room in the cave and turned out all the lights it was pitch black and I recommend this to people that can climb stairs because there is a lot of them!

Justin Sanders

2024-04

Wonderful attraction. This was well worth stopping at. I would highly recommend this cave tour for all ages. There are some inclines and steps within the tour that can be challenging.

Billie Smith

2024-04

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Tara B

2023-11

I had a great time. Had I researched it/planned it and known what to expect.. I'm not sure I would have done it. 🤣😂 I have a lot of anxiety, and I'm a little claustrophobic. That was REALLY far down and a lot of steps through some sketchy but stable paths... Once I got to the bottom... panic set in... just how far down I was.. and I'm not in the best shape... I talked myself silently out of a panic attack... 😛 🤣 told myself people do this all the time!!!! -- BUT, I DID enjoy the tour! It was informative because the guide had a lot of information... It was amazing looking in there, and I can say "I did it!" It was very pretty!!!

Ryan Agnello

2024-04

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David Wolfe

2023-11

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annie sizemore

2024-04

If I could give this place 100 stars I would! My fiance and decided to bring our toddler and 3 month old out for a family day and chose the caverns! Every member of staff was so pleasant to work with. The tour guide ( I believe his name was Arlen) was absolutely phenomenal! He was so patient with our little family when our toddler started to get tired. He immediately took her in and made the experience so much better than I expected! The tour was great and the caverns are beautiful but if I could rave about anything it would be the outstanding customer service that we received! We are local and this will definitely be a place we will continue to bring our little family for fun days!

David keith Steege

2023-11

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Michael Scott

2023-11

This is my third trip back, 3️⃣First one in this century😲The walkways are redone. (So is the admission 🎟️ 😬)Good job on the no slip surface. It looks like part of it is even wheelchair 👩‍ accessible if you can do some of the steps.This is a huge underground tour. No worries about being claustrophobic It'd be nice if the groups were a little smaller though. 🤔There's a lot of people!

Brenda Gray

2023-10

Our tour guide was Jonah he was great! He was genuinely excited to show us the caverns and really loved his job. He made the experience even better. There are a lot of stairs and slippery paths and it's consistently 58 degrees so bring a jacket. There's lots of great views and opportunities for photos and you can even taste the spring water in the second part if you want. Would definitely recommend!

Neha Vl

2023-08

This was such a great experience!!!Very comfortable to get here from Townsend (lots of signs guiding you throughout) and they had ample parking space out front.We bought our tickets (no online reservation was necessary) in the shop and bought some fudge and a Smokies shot glass as we waited for our turn. The fudge is really good!Lizzie was our guide and she was very knowledgeable. We saw many formations in the caves that have developed so beautifully over the years. The highlights of the tour are when they switch off the lights in the cave and of course, the pretty waterfall. The cave has quite a few steps up and down and in some areas you'll have to bend and walk as the roof of the cave is very low.We highly recommend this wonderful experience!