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Doolin Cave

Roadford, Doolin, Ireland
065 707 5761
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in the cave
AMAZING STALACTITE
Stalactite photo
the great stalactite
16 visitor photos
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Doolin
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Owner description: A Stunning Underworld ExperienceDoolin Cave is one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience:- ‘The Great... more » Owner description: A Stunning Underworld ExperienceDoolin Cave is one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience:- ‘The Great Stalactite’. It is your only opportunity to see the largest free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world and is one of the most important eco-tourist attractions in Ireland.A new visitor centre opened in July 2010 at the Doolin Cave. Visitors can now drive directly and park onsite.Our latest additions to the site are four donkeys: Daisy, Delilah, Mammy Dora and baby DinkieWe also have a varied collection of chickens: Polish, Bantams, Favorelles, one Derbyshire Redcap, one Wellsomer and a Pecan. They are very entertaining « less
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Laois, Ireland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Interesting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Didnt really know what to expect when we went here but had a great time. Our tour guide Brian was briliant. Full of information and really enthusiastic about the caves. Fantastic place. Great seeing how the cave was found and the giant stalacmite was the centrepiece of the tour. The hour flew past and brought back some stuff i learned... More

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Fair Haven, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“Fun for the whole family”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Worth a visit - the kids loved it and the tour guide was very entertaining for the adults. Not for someone with mobility issues.

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Kansas City, Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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“Wonderful tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Our B&B owner recommended we take this tour and we are happy we did. We arrived right before it closed (which we didn't realize until they closed up right after we left) and had a wonderful tour guide, who was very knowledgable about the cave.

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Bunratty, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“A must see if in Doolin”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Myself and my boyfriend took a spur of the moment road trip through county clare and decided to go to doolin cave. It was well worth it. The cave is amazing and the guide was informative and witty. I really look forward to the day where they can extend the cave because it sounds like there are even more treasures... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Facinating”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Doolin Cave is well worth a visit. Our guide who took us down into the Cave was passionate and very informative about the history of the cave. The giant stalacitite has the wow factor. There are a few stairs to climb but it is well worth the experience. If you are unstable on your feet it is not the tour... More

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Huntersville, North Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fascinating!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The tour guide was excellent and the gentlemen in the front lobby/restaurant was wonderful.

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Richmond, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Interesting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Worth a look if you have some spare time. The giant stalactite is pretty spectacular, as well as the story of how it was found. For the less physically inclined people, be forewarned that the tunnel to the cave is short so you need to walk hunched over for a short bit, and there are 80ft of stairs back to... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Well developed, interesting experience.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

History of how cavers found the staligtite in the chamber, under very tight, dark conditions, was so interesting. Now the experience is available to all of us.

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Galway, Ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Worth Doing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Different from other cave experiences but liked the rawness of it. Feels more like caving than other show caves. Stalagtite very impressive and liked how you are allowed to wander around unlike other caves. Guide very friendly and knowledgeable. Could have done with better batteries in his torch though! The 125 steps at the end a nice workout!

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Kingston, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Worth the Trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Sure it may be a simple tour in a cave to look at one Stalagmite, but wow is it ever impressive! Great lighting effects to make it that much more impressive. Also to note, there are plenty of signs to get you to the cave; much appreciated.

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