45–60 min
on the main tour
Robber's Cave
Lincoln, NE
Guided tour.
$22.99
adult ticket
Lincoln's only underground attraction: a guided tour of the cave led by local teacher and author Joel Green, who tells its story through a century of owners.
The story
The cave was closed to the public for years before reopening for tours. Joel Green, who leads them, wrote a 2019 Nebraska Book Award–winning book about it. Robber's Cave was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
History source: robberscavetours.com.
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $22.99 (2026 general admission)
- Kids
- $9.99 (6–12), $3.99 (1–5)
- How long it takes
- 45–60 minutes
- Booking
- Reserve by email or by calling or texting the guide, Joel Green.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- Several steps and uneven ground.
Good to know
- On site
- gift shop, restrooms
Getting there
925 Robbers Cave Rd., Lincoln, NE 68502
Parking: Free parking on site.
- Des Moinesabout 170 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Robber's Cave take?
45–60 minutes
Do you need to book Robber's Cave in advance?
Reserve by email or by calling or texting the guide, Joel Green.
Where is Robber's Cave?
925 Robbers Cave Rd., Lincoln, NE 68502
Checked on 2026-10-23 against robberscavetours.com (tour information). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.