Talking Rocks Cavern — Attraction in Branson

My husband and I went here because we wanted to go to a cave. I've never been to one in my life. And here I am 47, and I decided to try this. We went on Monday, Aug. 21st. The tour was 50 minutes long. I recommend that you please be hydrated and rested. My concerns are as follows:

The steps were narrow and VERY slippery. No children or claustrophobic individuals, please. It was explained that you can't touch the stones. If a person is somewhat "tubby," you won't be able to "NOT touch" the stones. It's unavoidable. (However, there are narrow parts where you have to touch the rock, and then it's OK. ) Tennis shoes are strongly recommended. None of this is explained until after you pay.

You start off at the top of the cave going down. You do go down 100 ft, so it starts off high up. Anyone not liking heights should not do this.

Even though it's 65 degrees in the cave, the humidity is 100%. This isn't explained until after you're at the bottom of the cave. THIS IS DANGEROUS!!!! Afterward, we were very dehydrated, and this left my husband lightheaded. It's even explained before you go on to use the restroom, but not about the humidity. Please be aware of this.

I recommend that a person be fairly fit. I don't advise overweight, elderly, or anyone with significant health issues. This is explained before the tour, but after you pay. Totally not cool.

Lastly, calculate the elevation. We are from Oklahoma, and Tulsa's elevation is 722'. Branson's elevation is 774'. But you do go up to the cave. So the elevation will be higher. And then you go down 100' in the cave. Even though you're not there but 50 minutes, the change of pressure can give you a mild headache. We went back to the hotel to lay down.

To the facility: These are not complaints, just information. This information should be explained on your site so people can make an informed decision. From one company owner to another, don't think in terms of making money. From the other reviews, you have refunded a LOT of money. This is sure to affect your overall revenue. When you take care of people, people will pay you the money. If you continue to be money-oriented, at some point, someone will be severely injured (or even a fatality). Transparency is always beneficial.

It was a unique experience. The gift shop was cool. You can buy a $10 geode and have it cut open. That was cool, too. Totally recommend that. The outside trails, children's activities, and mini golf looked fun. But not in August weather.

With everything being said, I don't think I'll EVER do the cave again. It was a little...

If you’re looking for a good way to kill an hour with the family, this is a fantastic option. If you want to kill more than an hour, they have options for that too with a nature trail, mini golf, and a trough for gold panning.

COVID-19: Talking Rocks Cavern requires masks when indoors and throughout the 45-60 minute cave tour. They are not taking temperatures and you will be in confined spaces very near other people so keep that in mind while planning.

Each tour has around a dozen guests and starts off with a quick “what to expect” from your guide before you go into the cave. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly throughout the tour.

Inside the cave there are plenty of steps and inclines but nothing most people would have an issue navigating. The cave is lit well for photos and toward the end of the tour you’ll have an opportunity to have your photo taken by the guide. They sell these photos at the end of the tour but they don’t pressure you to buy and the cost is reasonable, I think it was $10.

Once finished with the tour the guide does not guilt you for tips which was refreshing. The tour starts and ends in an extensive gift shop where you can buy snacks, T-shirt’s, rocks, etc.

As I said above, this is a great way to do something fun without burning through a whole day. Its also a fantastic spot on those extremely hot summer afternoons as the temp is constant and cool inside the cave, but not too cool. You’ll be fine in shorts and a t-shirt but DO wear shoes,...

Well my partner and I finally went here after months of discussing When we should visit this place... It was not at all what we thought it would be... The tour guide Cracked these God-awful jokes while we had to listen to her go on & on... not even be able to get a word in, She rushed through this 50 minute tour in about 15 minutes tops. Everybody who works there has a very dry personality. To sum it all up: Talking Rocks Caverns is not at all as it is advertised. We were highly disappointed. May as well throw $24 times 2 down the toilet and Flush.. That might be a little bit more gratifying even than experiencing this "cavern" tour. We are not even exactly sure how real this cavern really is. I posted some pics the husband took and what appears to be a mixture of quick-crete or mortar mix hand-slopped and gooped all over the "natural cavern" in various places. The giftshop was the coolest part and I'm sure the mini golf would have been pretty fun!..but the rocks don't talk..highly disappointing. Oh yeah, and inside the caverns are what appeared to be XL wax-dipped bath towels, beach towels and/or chevron throws of sorts & the only time my partner was allowed to ask a question, he asked "why are there blankets hanging from the ceiling?" And the tour guide simply replied "Looks like bacon and bacon makes me...