Cliffs of Moher, Aran Island & Burren tour from Galway. Guided.
Description
Join this spectacular journey along the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way, through the lunar-like landscape of the Burren and on to the iconic Cliffs of Moher. See medieval ruins, 16th century tower house castles, churches, graveyards, drystone walls, quays, harbours, ponies, calves, cows, lambs, sheep and maybe even a leprechaun or two! Driving along the coast of Clare, witness the power of the Atlantic Ocean as it battles the coastline. Board the ferry in Doolin for Inisheer, the smallest and nearest of the Gaeltacht Aran Islands. Keep an eye out for local bottlenose dolphins that occasionally follow the ferry. On Inisheer, explore ancient castles, churches, narrow lanes, stone walls and deserted white sand beaches. The return ferry takes you on a guided scenic cruise beneath the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Returning to Doolin, you go to the top of the Cliffs of Moher where you can take a stroll along the Cliffs. Departing the Cliffs you return to Galway.
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The Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the Atlantic for over 350 million years and their beauty is incomparable – it is Ireland’s most visited tourist attraction and when you visit you will understand why. The Cliffs rise to 702 feet (214 m) at their highest point and range for 8 kms (5 miles) over the Atlantic ocean. The sheer scale and dramatic impact of the cliffs never ceases to amaze and delight in equal measure
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Important: A voucher will be supplied after booking with departure times, departure point, directions and details. Please print out and bring with you to validate
- Return time is approximately 19h00
Reviews(64)
Our tour driver Alan filled our day with history, the Great Famine, geography, terror ("Banshees of Inisherren" (sp) movie), and comedy. He was great. People questioned about why go to the Aran Islands, but it makes so much sense when learning that it was the last place in Ireland to hold its old traditions. The boat ride was at first concerning, but do consider sitting outside as you go by the Cliffs of Moher.
We loved visiting the cliffs from the sea. Very different perspective. Gerry our driver was absolutely wonderful. Told great stories and jokes. Sang us some songs and told us lots of history. I was there with 3 of my sisters and one brother. My brother had never been to Ireland before so it was a novel experience for him. My sisters and I have been to Ireland many times but this was a very good experience for us. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!
We had a spectacular day with Alan and Wild Atlantic Way! Great info on bus ride thru the Burren to Doolin. Easy transition to ferry from Doolin to Inish Oir. Great and easy access to bike rental on Island and efficient transfer back to the bus. The island is lovely to explore - no matter the weather. Great boat tour below the Cliffs of Moher - really up close. And closing with a tour of the cliffs topside on our own completed the day! Highly recommended!! Especially with Allan as your tour guide!
Alan was an amazing tour guide and we were so thankful for the lovely weather. So glad we decided to do the cliff of Moher boat ride
Fantastic bus tour with a well-read and knowledgeable guide/driver Jerry on Wild Atlantic way day tours. We visited the smallest of the Aran Islands where we also had lunch. Then out on the water and watch the Cliffs of Moher from the water. Then on with the bus and hike up on the rocks. Very beautiful. A full day tour well worth the money.
Everything about this trip was enjoyable. The guide, the sites, the comfort of the bus. They allowed enough time to relax and explore the sites without feeling rushed. I would def recommend this tour!
This was a lovely tour!! The only critique I have is I wish the tour listing had more info on how to prepare and an actual itinerary, so I shall list some helpful pointers here. Itinerary: 9 - 10:45 a.m.: Bus ride through the Burren on your way to the Aran Islands. 11 a.m. —11:30 a.m.: Ferry to the smallest Aran Island, Inisheer. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Free time to explore Inisheer. I highly recommend taking the horse and buggy tour, followed by a hike up to the castle, then lunch at the pub. 1:45-2:45 p.m.: Ferry + tour around the bottom of the cliffs of Moher. 2:45-3:00 p.m.: Bus ride up to the Cliffs. 3-4 p.m.: Time to explore the cliffs. This is not much time at all so I recommend going up to O’Brien’s tower for the best views. 4:15-6 pm: Bus back to Galway Tips: - Wear hiking boots or high traction tennis shoes. I slipped wear regular street tennis coming out of the castle and wish I’d been more prepared with better footwear. - Wear layers. It’s warm on the bus but gets very cold on the ferry. - Being motion sickness meds if you get sick on boats. The ferry ride is rough due to the Atlantic waters. - Bring cash. (€30/person). The locals on Inisheer prefer Euros for the buggy rides and such. - Wear comfy clothes you can walk in a long ways. Overall, I loved this tour. Just wish there had been more info beforehand.
Our flight arrived 30 minutes late so we message the operator that we were going to be a couple minutes late. We got there at 9:02am for a 9:00am tour and the tour guide told us that our bus had left and he never got my message. After explaining the situation, he said our only other option is this other tour which involved extensive hiking but since we had a toddler with us and am 4 months, we weren’t able to commit to that tour. After requesting to the guide, he let us wait and see if there is room for 2 more on the 9:30 tour. After waiting for 30 minutes in the cold, we realized that the same tour was calling late comers and waiting until everyone showed up for that tour rather than departing on time at 9:30. At 9:35, we were told the tour was full and that there was nothing they can do for us. I understand that if you miss the time, it is what it is but when the same standards are not held all around, it can be frustrating. I would not recommend this tour since they are completely unreasonable.
Hi Naveen Its not great when flights get delayed, but when you messaged us at 9.05am to tell us this, we advised you then that the bus leaves at exactly 9.00am (as clearly stated on the booking as well as your ticket, for you to board the bus by 8.45am as we leave at 9am exactly). This is to travel and make the ferry departure at 11am in Doolin. As stated on your ticket too, this is a group tour, we cannot wait for late comers as it affects the rest of the people on the tour, as then they miss the ferry to the Aran islands. We did try see if we could accommodated you on different later tour to the Cliffs of Moher (which is not affected by a ferry sailing), this means we can wait 5 mins for latecomers. In this case all the people booked arrived and there were no seats left available to join the tour. Hopefully you can see now we tried our best to help the situation and were very reasonable.
Hands down one of the best tours I've done! The four of us had a wonderful time. Seeing the Cliffs from both the bottom and top was an incredible experience. We had fun exploring the island and stopping for a photo shoot in the Burrens. Phil was an amazing guide and full of knowledge!
Wonderful visit to Inisheer and Cliffs of Mohr. Alan our driver and guide was great! Beautiful day and one of the best tours on our trip.
