Guided Tours
Choose a Guided Tour for Your Rock City Visit
Uncover the secrets of the mountain with our VIP Guided Tours, an educational and enchanting journey through 90 years of botanical and geological history. This guided walking tour features iconic rock formations and unique scenic views along the Enchanted Trail.
While unveiling the rich history and fascinating stories behind this natural wonder, guides share the visionary development of Rock City’s founders and the enduring charm that has captivated visitors for generations. Explore the original pathways, learn unique history, and discover untold stories about this botanical wonder.
Guided Tours offer the chance to see Rock City like never before.
- Guided tour is approximately 1.5 hours.
- Each Guest will need their own tour ticket.
- Recommended for ages 13+.
- Tours are not handicap or stroller accessible and does require maneuvering up and down over 200 stairs over the length of the tour.
- Participating in the tour will require wearing an over-ear earpiece.
- Tours will start at the ticket desk.
- Tours will begin promptly. Late arrivals will have to reschedule for another open time.
- Pets are not recommended.
- Tours provided in English only.
- Tips for a great guide are appreciated, not required.
- Guests can stay and enjoy Rock City after the tour as long as they wish.
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FAQs
Tours are offered daily varying times throughout the year.
This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Participants should be able to keep a steady pace for the full hour and a half. Narrow squeezes, bridges, and stairs will be visited on the tour and cannot be bypassed with the exception of the swing-a-long bridge.
Book the guided tour online using the link below. Guests may also add-on the guided tour to their regular tickets at the ticket desk for $15 per person upon arrival, subject to availability.
Passholders will login to their account to book their tour. When the tour is added to the cart, the cost will be free at checkout for the first tour booked. Passholder free tours must be used during their membership timeframe and cannot be rolled over or transferred.
Tours have a maximum capacity of 10 participants per tour.
Yes! Your ticket includes regular admission to Rock City. Participants are welcome and encouraged to stay after their tour to enjoy food and beverages, do some shopping, or revisit some of their favorite points along the trail for photos.
Tours will happen rain or shine, however in the event inclement weather necessitates a change, a member of our team will reach out to reschedule.
Guests can book a group Guided Tour through our group sales team. Please note that there are capacity requirements and a 14-day notice to book group Guided Tours.
Get More Enchantment with Our 2026 Passes
Unlock unlimited adventure and natural beauty with Rock City’s 2026 Passes, which provide unlimited access to explore breathtaking rock formations, lush gardens, and changing seasons. Adult, Children and Family pricing options available. 2026 passes valid through December 31, 2026.
Silver Pass
$5 Off Additional Tickets
10% off Food, Retail, and Clumpies
One free guided tour
Select nights of Enchanted Garden of Lights &
All nights of Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Plus More!
Valid through 12/31/26
Gold Pass
$10 Off Additional Tickets
15% off Food, Retail, and Clumpies purchases
One free guided tour
Visit Enchanted Garden of Lights and Enchanted Pumpkin Patch ANY Night
Plus More!
Valid through 12/31/26
Family Pass
$10 Off Additional Tickets
15% off Food, Retail, and Clumpies purchases
One free guided tour per person
Visit Enchanted Garden of Lights and Enchanted Pumpkin Patch ANY Night
Plus More!
Valid through 12/31/26
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