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Welcome to Doolin Cave Visitor Information! Here you will find everything you need to ensure a most enjoyable, comfortable and safe trip. If you’ve any questions, we’d love to help!

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opening & tour times

January

1st – 8th: Open daily from 11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.
9th – 31st: Open on Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun from
11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.

February

3rd – 14th: Open Thurs – Sun from 11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.
15th – 29th: Open daily from 11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.

March

1st – 16th: Open daily from 11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.
17th – 31st: Open daily from 10am. Last tour of the day leaves at 5pm.

April – September

Open daily from 10am. Last tour of the day leaves at 5pm.

October

Open daily from 10am. Last tour of the day leaves at 5pm.

November – December

1 – 4th Nov: Open daily from 10am. Last tour of the day leaves at 5pm.
5th – 30th Nov: Open daily from 11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.
December: Open daily from 11am. Last tour of the day leaves at 4pm.
Closed for Chistmas week: Closed 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 December. Reopen 27 December.

Tours depart on the hour, every hour, with the last tour departing 1 hour before closing time. During busy times we can run a tour on the hour and every half hour. Tours always run on time so we can not accommodate late arrivals.

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admission rates

Adults

€18.50

Child Admission (Aged 4 – 16)
*Tour not recommended for under 4s

€9.50

Senior / Student

€16.00

Enquire for groups rates.

Descend 125 steps into the enchanting depths of Doolin Cave, and ascend the same number to return to daylight—equivalent to an 8-storey building. Inside, the cave can be cool and damp, so we recommend that infants and children under 3 years of age do not enter.

However, very young children and their guardians are warmly invited to relax in our café or enjoy a gentle stroll along the Eco-Trail, while others in your group explore the wonders of this remarkable underground world.

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TIPS FOR A GREAT VISIT

Always book your tickets in advance.
There are 125 steps in and 125 steps out of the cave so a reasonable level of fitness is required to visit Doolin Cave. See here to ensure the cave tour is right for you.
Give yourself plenty of time to soak up all Doolin Cave has to offer. Explore our delightful self-guided 1km Eco-Trail. Visit our onsite café and gift shop and check out Doolin Cave Pottery.
Take some holiday snaps and videos! Don’t forget to share them with us via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on Trip Advisor using #DoolinCave
Discover the many things to see and do in our incredible local area here
Doolin Cave Tour is not suitable for babies and small children, and not recommended for children under the age of 4 years old.

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Getting here

Doolin Cave is located 15 minutes drive from the Cliffs of Moher and 5 minutes from Doolin on the R479 (Doolin to Fanore Road). Car parking at Doolin Cave is free.We cater for small group tours and we offer free parking for small buses. If you’d prefer to sit back and let someone else do the driving, Doolin is served by a national bus service. There are other options if coming from different areas.

Location

Doolin Cave is located:

20 minutes’ drive from the Cliffs of Moher
5 minutes from Doolin on the R479 (Doolin to Fanore Road).
1 hour from Shannon Airport
3.5 hours from Dublin
1 hour and 15 minutes from Galway City
3 hours from Cork

Fly into Shannon Airport

Where possible we recommend flying to Shannon Airport, a small, modern and accessible airport, located under 65km (40 miles) from Doolin – less than an hour’s drive. For direct routes, timetables and information check out the Shannon Airport website. shannonairport.ie

Hire a Car

If you’re anxious to ‘see it all’ at your own pace, it’s best to hire a car. There are a number of hire companies located at the arrivals terminal in all Irish airports.

Top Driving Tips

We drive on the left, you’ll soon get the hang of it!
It’s mostly ‘stick-shifts’ so you can expect to pay a premium for an automatic car, particularly in high season.
Irish roads can be narrow, particularly along the Wild Atlantic Way, so opt for a smaller car and say no to ‘upgrades’!
Don’t forget your GPS! We are Lat / Long Co-ordinates: 53.0419, -9.3450

Taxi & Private Transfers

Hiring a private driver is a popular way for small groups and families to see Doolin and the Burren. Tours are built around your ideal Irish holiday and are a great way to immerse yourself in the culture and meet the people who know and love the area.

Local operators include:
Burren Tours: Sean Taxi & Minibus Service +353 (0)86 4029997
Private Drive Chauffeur: Jonathan +353 (0)87 6247805

Public Transport

If you’d prefer to sit back and let someone else do the driving, Doolin is served by a national bus service and Transport for Ireland Local Link. There are other options if coming from different areas.

From Shannon Airport take the Bus Eireann Route 343 Bus to Ennis, then transfer to the Bus Eireann Route 350 which stops in Doolin Village.

From Galway take the Bus Eireann Route 350 Bus to Doolin.

From Dublin / Dublin Airport via Galway by bus take the Dublin to Galway City Link express bus to Galway City, then transfer to the Bus Eireann Route 350 Bus to Doolin. By train via Galway, take the Irish Rail Dublin Heuston to Galway City train, then transfer to the Bus Eireann Route 350 Bus to Doolin.

Once in Doolin Village you will need to get a local taxi from the village to Doolin Cave. You can alternatively walk the 5kms but beware of oncoming traffic on the narrow roads.

Check out this handy journey planner for public transport information here.

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accessibility

Unfortunately due to the cave structure Doolin Cave is not accessible to people with mobility issues. There are 125 steps into and out of the cave, every ten steps there is a landing and a handrail all the way down. Therefore a standard level of overall fitness is required to experience the guided tour.

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