Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Cork: Including Wild Atlantic Way
Description
Depart Cork for a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most popular natural attractions. This guided tour also includes a brief visit to the city of Limerick, and a road trip through part of the lunar-style landscape of the Burren stopping by medieval Bunratty Castle on the return.
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Check in at 7.30am with our friendly Paddywagon Staff at our Tourist Office located on Bridge Street. Ready for a 7.45am departure. We depart Cork and enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful golden vale of Cork, to historic Limerick city. This city is the setting for blockbuster novel and movie Angela's Ashes, and is also the home of the Munster rugby team.
We will view and learn about King John's Castle and the River Shannon. We continue via County Clare to the west coast of Ireland.
We spend 1.5 hours at the Cliffs of Moher - one of the world's greatest natural attractions. These cliffs stand 1/3 the size of the Empire State Building and have large populations of puffins and gannets. You can enjoy a hike or a relaxed walk, while gazing in amazement at this geological and natural beauty. The Cliffs of Moher also have shops and restaurants, anything from snacks and souvenirs available in plenty. Visitor charges at the Cliffs are included in the tour price saving you EUR 10.00. You will also receive a complimentary ticket to the award winning Atlantic Edge exhibition that examines all aspects of the mighty Cliffs of Moher.
We depart from the Cliffs of Moher for a stop in Doolin or Liscannor, tiny west of Ireland villages where you may wish to enjoy a delicious local lunch (optional), maybe a seafood chowder or lamb stew with a local craft beer (optional). There are options to suit all diets and tastes, including vegan. On the way we will have superb views of the Atlantic coast and the Aran Islands.
This afternoon we'll round off the day by taking a spectacular drive along the coast as far as Black Head and romantic Galway Bay. This wonderful area is known as the Burren, a lunar landscape dating back 300 million years. Sit back, take in the scenery and imagine how the locals lived on this incredible land over the centuries.
We stop at Bunratty Castle, for a photo stop and a chance to grab a coffee and refresh yourself. You can easily imagine Norman knights, Gaelic warriors, and jousting chieftains at this hallowed spot.
We return to Cork after a fun filled day.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be held under the coach and are the responsibility of the passenger
- Alert us at the time of booking and we will have a bootser/baby seat waiting on board.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
Reviews(365)
Paddy wagon tour was well-organized, on-time and staff were very friendly. Our driver Conor was great. He was funny and informative. We enjoyed his stories and folklore he shared. He was a safe driver too. Wish we had more time at the Cliffs of Moher.
It was fun, we enjoyed it a lot, specially with Connor (our tour guide/driver) no dull moments and we learned so much about the history, mythical stories and legends about Ireland.
The cliffs are beautiful as is the Irish countryside but most of the time is spent riding in the bus. I would have liked an added stop to break up the travel.
Very long journey with very short stops. 2 hours to Limerick to pick up more passengers, then 1.5 hours to destination. We were given just 75 minutes at the cliffs, which did not allow time to get round the exhibition centre. Then a rushed lunch stop (but sufficient on reflection) - followed by a further miandering drive around The Burren, then another too short a stop at Bunraty Castle and shops. There was no stop in Limmerick, no walk at The Burren, and the advertised photo used to show the cliffs from below was not even on the agenda. Operators tried to fit too much into the agenda, with little time to enjoy the sites - far too long on the coach
Dress in layers as the weather is unpredictable and rain can appear suddenly. The driver provided a wonderful litany of expertise as we traveled pointing out important historical monuments, buildings, and legends along the way. Bring some cash for a hot or cold lunch. If tipping is not in your culture, please remember to tip the driver who has provided you with a safe, fun, relaxing, and day full of memories.
Outstanding day with Alan on this trip. He is knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Chuck & Jeannine Phelps
Declan was a wonderful guide that made our days great!!!
It was a lot of driving with little time at the cliffs. The driver’s driving was aggressive and made some of the passengers uncomfortable.
Connor our guide was amazing- he adjusted to some unforeseen circumstance with great skill. Scenery was truly lovely.
It was a great tour. Only thing I would change was where we had lunch. I would have rather spent that time in the area where we stopped for only 45 minutes with restaurants, castle and shops. I would have enjoyed spending more time there.
