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Aillwee Cave Tour + Burren Birds of Prey Centre

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Ballyvaughan

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Aillwee Cave Tour + Burren Birds of Prey Centre

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Duration 3h

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With this tour of the Aillwee Cave, you'll discover one of the most important geological treasures of Ireland and see a Burren Birds of Prey show. Plus, you'll taste the region's typical cheese and fudge. What a complete experience!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the entrance of the Aillwee Burren Experience, a magical place that will amaze you. Once we're all gathered, we'll set off to the Aillwee Cave, one of the oldest caves in Ireland. Ready? Let's go!

For 45 minutes, we'll go on a tour of this cave, enjoying its surprising underground landscapes, which will take us back in time to see how the wild nature of the Atlantic has evolved through the centuries. Located in the heart of the state of Clare, the Aillwee Cave houses different galleries, bridges, fascinating formations, and even a frozen waterfall and the bones of the extinct brown bear.

After the cave tour, we’ll head outside to the Burren Birds of Prey Centre, where you can attend a show lasting 45 minutes. In this exhibition, you'll learn about these fascinating animals, their way of life, and interesting facts about their species. It's an unforgettable moment for the entire family!

You can also take the opportunity to explore the centre at your own pace and enjoy strolling around the area's forests of holly, ash, and hazelnut trees.

To conclude the experience, we recommend visiting the farm's store, where cheese from Burren is made, a culinary specialty that you shouldn't miss. You can enjoy a cheese tasting! Additionally, a fudge tasting will also be included, featuring the most typical desserts of the area.

After 2.5 hours of exploring the Aillwee Burren Experience, we'll say our goodbyes and conclude the activity.

Opening Times

The Aillwee Cave is open at the following times:

  • From June 30 to August 31: open from 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • From September 1-28: open from 10 am to 5 pm

Once you reach Aillwee Burren Experience, you'll be assigned to a group for the tour of Aillwee Cave.

The birds of prey show takes place at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This tour offers a two-part experience: a guided tour of Aillwee Cave followed by a live birds of prey show at the Burren Birds of Prey Centre.

What's Included:

  • Guided tour of Aillwee Cave
  • Entry to Burren Birds of Prey Centre
  • Birds of Prey show
  • Cheese and fudge tastings

What's Not Included:

  • Transportation to Aillwee Burren Experience

Meeting Point:

The meeting point is at the entrance of the Aillwee Burren Experience. Ensure to arrive on time to join the scheduled tour.

Admission to the Aillwee Cave

English–speaking guide to visit the Aillwee Cave

Admission to the Burren Birds of Prey Centre

Birds of prey show

This experience takes place in Ballyvaughan.

Plan about 3h for this activity.

A good fit for travellers visiting Ballyvaughan — solo, as a couple or with family.

Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).

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Frequently asked questions

The activity lasts 3h.

Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.

No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.