Guided Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite

4.5
(96 reviews)

50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discovered in 1952, the Cave itself sits 200ft (70 m) below the Burren limestone landscape. Equipped with a hard hat and in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable guide, you’ll take the journey through an intricate system of passages and pathways, learning as you go how the Cave was formed. It’s an awe-inspiring experience – and you’ll immediately feel the excitement and wonder of the Cave’s early explorers and adventurists, way back when.

As you complete your descent, prepare for a moment of eerie calm, pitch black and complete silence – giving way to a sudden flood of light within the majestic cathedral-like dome of the Cave. The force of nature that is Europe’s Largest Stalactite takes centre stage: a vast structure reaching down from the roof of the Cave, catching the light, reflecting colours and detail like a massive, ornate glass chandelier. This showstopper is 7.3 metres long and weighs around 10 tonnes. An unforgettable experience.

What's Included

On-site Parking
All visitors must wear a hard hat, which will be supplied to you at the beginning of the tour, as the cave passage is low in places.
Expert Guides
Access to the Doolin Cave Eco Trail - 1km looped trail
Food and drinks available to purchase at the on-site cafe

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Doolin Cave

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Go to the reception desk at the visitor centre with your mobile or printed tickets.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

EXPLORE THE POWER OF ONE

ONE drop of water that kept falling over hundreds of thousands of years to form ONE mighty, breath-taking wonder: the largest, most awe-inspiring stalactite in Europe. ONE dramatic underground experience like no other in Ireland – offering up a limestone wonderland 70 feet below ground. And ONE multi-faceted destination that combines the thrill of a descent into the depths of the earth with a wealth of above-ground attractions. – from the wild beauty of an indigenous walking trail, to fascinating glacial clay pottery to take home and treasure. This is Doolin Cave, a deep dive into a world in ONE. Once experienced – never forgotten.

Doolin Cave is a very special world in ONE – discover it for yourself NOW.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There are 125 steps down and up from the cave. Every ten steps there is a landing and a handrail all the way.
  • The temperature in the cave remains a constant 11°C (52°F) so it appears cool in summer and warm in the winter. A light jacket or warm sweater will keep you cosy for the tour.
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Extreme Sports
Caving
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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