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Doolin Cave

Roadford, Doolin, Ireland
+353 65 707 5761
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Great trip to see a stunning stalactite!

I thoroughly enjoyed my trek into the cave and around it. The stalactite is the 3rd largest in the... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
AimeeLeigh1313
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Bettystown, Ireland
Down under in the Caves

While we were in Doolin we visited the Doolin Cave. The guide was very informative and it was well... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Siobhan0810
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Cork, Ireland
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A Stunning Underworld Experience, the Great Stalactite at Doolin Cave is one of Europe's most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly unique and breathtaking experience:- the largest stalactite in the Norhern Hemisphere. Doolin Cave has a Farmland Nature Trail, which is FREE for its visitors.We have unusual breeds of chickens, sheep, cattle and alovely pygmy goat called Minnie, with her little kid called Vincent Van Goat or Vinnie for short.We have also planted lots of native trees and shrubs and wildflower meadows. Our cafe serves lovely fresh salads, soups, breads and homemade cakes We are very proud to announce that we have recently been awarded a Gold Award from Ecotourism Ireland. Hurray!
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  • Average6%
  • Poor1%
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Hours Today: 10:00 - 17:00
Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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Roadford, Doolin, Ireland
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I thoroughly enjoyed my trek into the cave and around it. The stalactite is the 3rd largest in the world! Be prepared for a little hiking. Wear appropriate footwear because it can get slippery! Also, there is a LOT of stairs to climb in the...More

Thank AimeeLeigh1313
Helen B, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave and for your lovely review. We are delighted you got to see the goats eating from the green patch on the roof and how you got to feed the chickens. Glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

While we were in Doolin we visited the Doolin Cave. The guide was very informative and it was well worth the visit.

Thank Siobhan0810
Helen B, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave. I will pass on your kind remarks to our tour guide. We are glad you enjoyed your visit.

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

They offer a discount if you book in advance online so if you know when you would get there it’s worth booking online 20% discount the day we visited. It has the third largest stalactite in the world and the largest in Europe - you...More

Thank David S
Helen B, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your visit to Doolin Cave and for the good advice to book online to save 20%. It is important to take a break at each landing, every 10 steps. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit.

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

I'll be honest, we stumbled upon this while looking to kill a little time while we waited on the fog to lift from the Cliffs of Moher but we were so glad we stopped. The stalactite is cool and amazing and all but what really...More

Thank Melanie T
Helen B, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave and for your great review. We are delighted you stumbled upon our hidden gem. I will pass on your great comments to our wonderful tour guide, he may not fit through the cave entrance after reading this review :)

Reviewed 1 October 2017 via mobile

Must see! We arrived early because we stayed at Ballinalacken Castle and got a private tour that was truly amazing.

Thank Deserttrain
Management response:Responded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave. We are glad you enjoyed your visit to see the Great Stalactite and lucky enough to get a private tour! We hope you were able to see the lovely views of Ballinalacken Castle from our farmland nature trail.

Reviewed 30 September 2017

We enjoyed the tour through Doolin Cave. The guide was very informative. Of course you can't be claustrophobic to do this tour.

Thank Ronald W
Management response:Responded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave. We are delighted you enjoyed your tour. For the ones that prefer to stay above ground, we have a 1 Kilometre Farmland Nature Trail and a lovely Cafe to enjoy.

Reviewed 28 September 2017 via mobile

This was one of my favourite stops on my journey around Co.Clare. Great sorry behind the history of the Cave and the Cave itself is amazing. The cafe and staff were outstanding.

Thank Vincent K
Management response:Responded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave and for your wonderful review. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience with us!

Reviewed 25 September 2017

We stopped in at the Doolin Cave to see the stalactite. I wasn't quite sure what to expect as far as the trek down to see it, hardhats were worn and for good reason, I definitely bumped my head on the cave more than once!...More

Thank mikeyslocks
Management response:Responded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave and for the good review. We are delighted you enjoyed your tour. We appreciate the the good advice on the footwear. I will pass on your kind words to our tour guide.

Reviewed 20 September 2017

On the way to the Cliffs of Moher we found the cave by chance. It is worth for to stop and take a look inside. The guide was pretty inspiring and fun. We really enjoyed the tour and recommend it completey to everyone who wants...More

Thank antiahofmann
Management response:Responded 22 September 2017

Greetings from Doolin, Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave and for your wonderful review. We are delighted you found us while on route to the Cliffs of Moher. We are privileged to show case a true natural beauty the "Great Stalactite".

Reviewed 19 September 2017

This is a wonderful activity to do, we got a great day for it as it was warm and not raining, which made the most of the acoustics n the cave. Our guide was excellent, spoke clearly and passionately, great speaker. The cave itself is...More

Thank Amanda G
Management response:Responded 27 September 2017

Hi Amanda, Thank you for visiting Doolin Cave and for your great review. We are very proud to have this stunning underworld experience in County Clare. I must agree the pictures do not do it justice, it's a must see! I will pass on your...More

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Hunnie76
13 July 2016|
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Response from Rachjackson | Reviewed this property |
Hi. I don't know, you'll have to message caves. Sorry, I can't answer correctly. Only to tell you theres a lot of steps to go down into the cave.
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caleb g
25 February 2016|
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Response from JHBrowne | Property representative |
Hi Caleb, the adult discounted rate is now €13.50, children pay €7 and under 5s are free, just remember there are 120 steps down to the cave and the same back up
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caleb g
25 February 2016|
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Response from Jennie B |
Hi Caleb, Thank you for your inquiry. An adult ticket is €13.50 and a child is €7.00. Children under 3 go free however it may be difficult to bring very young children into the caver as there are 125 steps in and back out of... More
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