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Doolin Cave

Roadford, Doolin, Ireland
065 707 5761
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Doolin
4.5 of 5 stars 58 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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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

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

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Richmond, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
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
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. More

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Galway, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
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! More

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Kingston, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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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. More

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DoolinCave, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Always great to hear feedback, thanks. More

Baltimore, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The only real big claim to fame here (so far) is the 10-ton stalactite. However, the tour guide was incredibly friendly and genuinely enthusiastic and proud of their new blooming attraction here to make it worthwhile. Be prepared for the 100+ stair descend/climb until they work a lift into that bad boy. More

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DoolinCave, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Thanks for reviewing us! More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We were there right when it opened, so my wife and I were the only ones on the tour which was nice. I saw pictures of the stalactite, but it was nothing compared to seeing it in person...very impressive! I REALLY liked how they presented the stalactite to the tourists....very creative and cool!!! Be prepared to walk down (then up)... More

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DoolinCave, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Delighted to see such a great response, glad you enjoyed it. More

Cork, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

It's well worth a visit- I wont spoil it by telling you!! More

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2 May 2012

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Portland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Last year, while on my umteenth trip to Ireland, I saw the fantastic Doolin Cave stalactite for the first time. (I hadn't even known about it on previous trips but had done 2 other cave experiences in Ireland---both very good but this one was my favorite!)--it has only been open for a few years. I was with my oldest son... More

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DoolinCave, Manager at Doolin Cave, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Thnaks for your review. Just to mention our tours take up to 20 people. Glad to see you and your family enjoyed it. More

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