Mercer Caverns

So i had this planned out for a while but never got to go until I was in the bay area and decided to just drive there first before I go back to LA. Let me say it was well worth it and my GF loved it.
The reason I am giving 4 stars was due to the surly lady who was selling us the tickets to the tour. She was pretty much scaring my GF into thinking it was going to be a climb like we were rock climbing. Other than that the tour was amazing. It is a bit chilly in the cave but since it was hot I did not care. The stairs do get steep and narrow, some people might get freaked out. They let you see part of the cavern in which they tell you, «you can leave cause you can’t go back» Then it becomes a bit of a challenge for tall people in some of the sections. You can take pictures but you can’t touch the walls must always use the rail. The tour guide was awesome and informative. The tour is about 45 minutes and its not bad for the 15 bucks you pay for. They plus is they also accept credit cards so it was good. I definitely recommend this place if you never been in a cavern.

A great spelunking adventure for everyone. A short drive from Murphys this is a great escape from the blazing summer heat of the foothills.
Getting an earlier tour will help keep the group size smaller. Our group was full around 1:00 but I noticed the tour group before us was only a family of 4.
The tour is very informative and captivating. Looking forward to exploring other caves.
I recommend taking a quick detour to explore the caverns and escape the heat.

This was an amazing tour. Our guide Bernard was excellent-​he knows so much about the caverns that he shared and was always very willing to answer any and all questions. I cannot imagine going down on ropes and candles and the first people did. Even tho the steps are steep and small it is well worth the trek down 16 floors. Would love to return this winter after the rains have returned.

Great tour, well worth the cost. Steep stairs, and a few places to bump your head. Lots of amazing formations. Couple things to note.
1. If you become easily chilled, bring a light jacket. Its about 45 minutes and approx 55 degrees so you are cooled off by the end.
2. If you have really bad knees/​hips… you may want to read some more reviews. It gets pretty steep and cramped in a few spots.
If you in the area, go check this place out! You may want to call ahead to see what times the tours are that day.