Frasassi Caves: independent visitor guide
The Frasassi Caves are a show cave in Genga, in the Marche region of Italy. The standard guided tour lasts 75 minutes over 1,500 m, the temperature inside is a constant 14 C, and an adult ticket costs 20 EUR on the operator's site.
The caves lie in the Gola di Frasassi gorge, inside the Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi Regional Park. They were found by speleologists from Ancona in 1971 (Wikipedia). The best known chamber is the Abisso Ancona, described as about 200 m high.
Start with these pages
- Tickets and prices: 20 EUR adult, reduced rates, and the rules for late arrival.
- Opening hours by season: the slots from March to October, summer English tours, and closure days.
- The standard tour and the Abisso Ancona.
- Getting there, by car and train from Ancona or from Rome.
- Where to stay, with kids and a one-day itinerary.
Book a guided visit
GetYourGuide lists one product for the caves, the official guided tour with entry ticket, rated 4.7 from 709 reviews (GetYourGuide data, November 2026). The operator also sells tickets directly.
Plan the day around a tour slot. Online buyers must arrive 15 minutes before the slot, and tickets are non-refundable if you are late or do not use them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Frasassi Caves website?
No. Frasassicaves.com is an independent guide. The operator's site is frasassi.com and tickets are sold at tickets.frasassi.com. We do not sell cave tickets.
How long is the tour?
The standard visit takes 75 minutes and follows an equipped route of 1,500 m with several staircases (frasassi.com, checked November 2026).
What should I wear?
The operator advises a sweater and non-slip shoes, because it is a constant 14 C inside.