Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Tour from Galway
Description
We depart Galway at 10:00 and begin your tour by exploring the Burren region. The first stop is Dunguaire Castle and Kinvara, where we take approximately 15 minutes to view the outside of the castle. Continuing on to Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of the most ancient religious sites in Ireland at 5800 years old, we make another short stop of approximately 10-15 minutes. We then stop in the quaint fishing village of Doolin to enjoy some lunch for around 45-50 minutes (lunch is NOT included in the ticket cost). After that, we arrive at the Cliffs of Moher where we have a stop of 2 hours of free time. This is the highlight of the day with ample time to walk the cliff edge and enjoy one of the most incredible natural sites in the world! Once finished, we return to Galway via the Coast Road with spectacular views over the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, returning to Galway city centre at 18:15.
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Our Burren day trips reveal the loveliest and most fascinating parts of Ireland. Experience the rugged coastline and the rare flora and Irish culture that makes the Burren unique. As you travel through the Burren, our expert guides onboard our luxurious coaches will share information on all you can see. You’ll also get to take breathtaking photographs and explore this 320 square kilometre area too. The Burren has a history dating back to the stone age, and the extraordinary flora and wildlife, as well as megalithic tombs and monuments, must be seen. A stop on the edge of this Unesco World Geo-Park is a must while there.
Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of the most ancient religious sites in Ireland at 5800 years old
Dunguaire Castle (Irish: Dún Guaire) is a 16th-century ( 75-foot (23 m)) tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara (also spelled Kinvarra).
We make our lunch stop in the coastal village of Doolin also known as a gateway to the ancient sites on the Aran Islands, lunch is not included
Cliffs of Moher – Ireland’s No. 1 Tourist Attraction- recently appeared in Harry Potter’s Half-Blood Prince and of course the movie classic The Princess Bride!
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public car park near ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Seats are not assigned
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(2,041)
Our tour guide Tommy was amazing. He knew a lot of history and me and my friend loved the jokes and the scenery.
Wonderful tour with a terrific guide! Thank you Gary for immersing us into Irish history and keeping smiles on our faces😁
Great tour guide! His choice to stop for lunch at a local restaurant instead of the cafeteria at the Cliffs was brilliant. We were so lucky that the heavy fog cleared and we had a prefect view of the Cliffs! Spectacular!!
The trip was to the cliffs and that was great, but bus seats were smaller than I expected from this kind of bus. The guide talked for all 4 hours of driving. It is not that it wasn't interesting, but he repeated a lot of things (I think I got it that dry stone walls are a thing in Ireland) and for non-native speakers his commentary eventually became exhausting. Perhaps they should consider headphones so those who want to listen can. Otherwise, I recommend earplugs for some people.
Hi Craig, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the Cliffs, as they are the highlight of the tour for many of our guests. Our coaches are equipped with ergonomically designed, European-manufactured seats that meet industry standards for modern touring coaches, providing a balance of comfort, safety, and seating capacity expected on full-size sightseeing vehicles. Our tours are live guided experiences, and this is clearly stated in the tour description before booking. More generally, when people book a guided day tour, they should reasonably expect live commentary throughout the journey. In fact, one of the aspects most frequently praised in our reviews is the knowledge, personality, and storytelling of our guides, and many guests specifically choose us because they enjoy that experience. We appreciate that not every travel style suits every person, and some guests may prefer a quieter journey. However, providing live commentary is a core part of the service we advertise and deliver. Guides may also revisit certain topics throughout the day to ensure everyone has the opportunity to hear and understand key information, particularly on a moving coach where interruptions are common. For travelers who prefer to explore at their own pace or would like complete control over the level of commentary, we also offer private tours, which can be tailored to individual preferences. As for headphones, this is unfortunately not practical on a coach tour where the guide also needs to communicate important travel and safety information to the whole group. We're glad you still enjoyed visiting the Cliffs and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Kind regards, Tatiana
A wonderful trip along the Wild Atlantic Way. Gary, the driver and guide, is exceptional: knowledgeable and friendly!
The scenery is magnificent, we were lucky with the weather, and our very competent and friendly driver pointed out many special things to us and took plenty of time to explain everything. It was a wonderful day and well worth it.
Gary was a great guide. All super well organized. The cliffs are worth the detour although would love to hike to "the end" of them.
It is best to where proper shoes which makes for the best experience Loved how driver’s banter and knowledge of the sites.
Really nice trip to the cliffs. Awesome pub stop en route with best seafood chowder we ever had. Bacon (ham) and cabbbage was just like mom used to make. The cliffs are a good hike so be prepared. The tour was well run and organized. We had several stops which helped for the long ride.
This was an amazing experience! We really enjoyed the various stops we did. Our driver and guide, Patrick, was an incredible source of information. He made it fun to learn about this history of this incredible country. He was hilarious, and extremely informative. Unfortunately we were unable to see the cliffs because of the dense fog, but he took us to another area that had awesome cliffs. That was really kind of him to go out of his way to make up for us not seeing the cliffs. We can’t control the weather so all in all it was a fantastic experience!
