Ruby Falls Geology Tour

Visit Chattanooga has a fantastic lineup of tours available to WITS attendees. These day tours are only for attendees with a confirmed ticket in their name to WITS 2026.

Learn about the incredible geology of the cave and ancient formations while exploring the cavern trail to the thundering waterfall. Led by a senior-level guide, guests will discover how Ruby Falls Cave was formed, the science behind many of the most curious geological formations in the cave, and how the cave and ancient formations have changed over time. After your tour, save time to enjoy sweeping, panoramic views of the Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee River from the top of historic Lookout Mountain Tower! Arrive a few minutes early as tours leave promptly on time. Cave tours are a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven pathways and 36 steps. Guests should be comfortable walking and standing for up to 120 minutes and keeping pace with the group.

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Meeting Point: Chattanoogan Hotel Lobby
Meeting Time: 6:35 AM
Return Time: approximately 10 AM
Tour duration: 2 hours
Accessibility: Cave Walk, Lantern Tour, Geology Tour, and History Tour guests should have the ability to stand for 1.5 hours and keep pace with their tour group for a 1-mile round trip walk. Due to natural formations, narrow passages and small groupings of steps, the cavern is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Spots available for each tour listed here: 12

Cancellations
• If you can no longer attend, you must cancel using the link in your confirmation email by May 19, 2026
• Late cancellations after this date will incur a $50 USD fee per tour

Detailed day tour policies can be found on the WITS Summit - Day Tours page.