Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Dublin: Including The Wild Atlantic Way
Description
The Original & Best since 1998, our guests enjoy Quality Mercedes- Benz Paddywagon (painted Emerald Green) and professional tour guides to guarantee a fun, safe and memorable day for family & friends alike. Explore the world famous Cliffs of Moher on a 12-hour day tour from Dublin, where you will marvel at Ireland's famous landscape on a scenic driver along the world famous Atlantic. There will be time to stop en route for photo opportunities in Kinvara fishing village and the lovely Bunratty Castle. Your journey on this Cliff of Moher tour will take you from the banks of Dublin’s river Liffey to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. You’ll see the biggest visitor attraction in all of Ireland and experience the nature, geology, history, culture and music of the region as we travel together. The Cliffs of Moher are 66% as tall as New York's Empire State and stretch for almost 10km. Forming part of the edge of Western Europe, this landscape really is a "must see" on a visit to Ireland.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful midlands of Ireland, your 100% Irish tour guide will keep you entertained and informed with songs and stories. We will take a 20 minute mid-morning comfort and coffee stop in the midlands of Ireland and make our way towards the West Coast!
On reaching the west, we stop in the small picturesque village of Kinvara. This colorful village is famous as an ancient fishing village, and we can admire the harbor and the beautiful landscape. We can also admire nearby Dunguaire Castle, and get some great photos.
We enjoy a coastal drive along the shores of Galway Bay. This dramatic road ensures we see amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. This drive is part of the "Wild Atlantic Way" which is a driving route that follows the entire West Coast of Ireland.
We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland! It is famous for its Limestone Rock, as far as the eye can see, and reaching down to the sea shore. We will stop at the "Mini Cliffs" which are a great site to experience this area, and enjoy the coast.
We pass through the beautiful landscape of the Doolin region, with uninterrupted views of the Aran Islands and Doolin Harbour. We'll stop at the charming local village with ample time to enjoy lunch for those who are hungry. There are a selection of delicious local food options to choose from including traditional meat and seafood dishes, sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan options. Why not pair with a delicious local beer or soft drink (local seasonal menus subject to change. Food not included).
We arrive at the world famous Cliffs of Moher, one of the world's great natural attractions where you can enjoy a relaxed walk, and breathtaking views. EUR 10.00 skip the entrance fee is included with the cost of your tour. We are proud to be a tour company that includes the amazing Atlantic Edge Exhibition! Atlantic Edge is the exciting interpretive exhibition at the Cliffs of Moher and its award-winning new Visitor Experience. Housed in an innovative underground building a huge domed cave contains images, exhibits, displays & experiences that will delight young and old alike. We stop at the Cliffs for 1.5 hours.
We stop at the village of Bunratty, with the opportunity to take photos of Bunratty Castle, famed for its medieval banquets. There will also be a chance to visit the nearby Woolen Mills store, or for those who prefer, you can get a snack or maybe even a pint of Guinness in "Durty Nelly's" - a famous traditional country pub. We then depart from Bunratty and make our way back to Dublin! **PHOTO STOP**
Arrive back in Dublin city center with your thirst for knowledge quenched after a fun and relaxing day out in the west of Ireland. We arrive into the city center at 8 pm approx - in plenty of time to enjoy an evening meal and a night of fun and entertainment.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- As is typical in the industry, there are no restrooms on tour vehicles for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, there are ample restroom stops throughout the itinerary.
- Some customers are concerned about the duration and intensity of walking required on this tour. This tour is suitable for guests of all levels of mobility. The tour arrives at the visitor center which has elevators, viewing platforms, buggies / golf carts, telescopes and cafes overlooking the entire area affording excellent views. For those who wish to walk or hike there are several kilometres of footpaths and trails allowing you to enjoy the countryside and coastal areas at your own pace.
- If passengers are intoxicated at any stage of the tour they will not be allowed on/back on the bus
- Just like scheduled trains and flights, the tour will not wait for late passengers, even if they call ahead. Please be punctual so that we can maximise the experience of all guests
Reviews(1,275)
We had an absolutely wonderful time. Gerry was a great driver, kind, and very informative.
Very impressed with Liam, our guide, as he navigated the bus on the narrow roads and sharp turns. He knows his history and kept it entertaining. The tour was great and we saw amazing sites!
Driver and tour guide Dave was great!!! He made the trip there and back very enjoyable!!! Highly recommend this tour!
We only made two stops out of the 4 planned, shameful for the price. Tripadvisor sells a dream.
Very good tour guide and easy trip out to the cliffs of moher and back. Bus was comfortable and stops for stretching your legs.
Disappointing experience with misleading description! This is JUST a bus to the Cliffs of Moher. If that's what you want, it was fine - bus was fine, driver was fine, process was fine. And the Cliffs are spectacular. We thought we would get to visit some sites in the Irish countryside between Dublin and the Cliffs. The description is misleading at best. We expected commentary from a tour guide - the tour guide is the bus driver, who didn't say too much because he was focused on driving (that's good!). Most of my family was fine with that, and you might be, too. I was hoping for a little more. Kinvara is a nothing stop. The castle has been closed for years and is too far away from the stopping point unless you power walk. So we asked the driver to recommend a place to go in the village, and he laughed. There's one block. At some point we drove through the Burren. I don't blame Paddywagon for the fact that it was rainy and we couldn't see anything, but I have no idea what I was supposed to see or when I was supposed to see it - I am wondering if you can get anything but a glimpse even on a clear day. Liscannor stop is not a stop in a village, it is a stop at a cafeteria-serve restaurant (The Frantic Chef) where you are shuttled inside to buy their food. Is there anything else to see? Could I have eaten anywhere else? I have no idea - we had only 40 minutes there parked directly at the place they wanted us to eat. Bunratty Castle looked interesting, but you don't have time to enter (and park 10 minutes from the entrance/exit anyway). In all, we "saw" two castles, "visited" two villages, but did get our 90 minutes at the cliffs. If you just want to get to the Cliffs, this tour is fine - and the Cliffs might be worth it. But that's all you get!
A beautiful day trip to the Cliffs of Moher 💚 Our driver (unfortunately I don't remember his name anymore) was really great, told us something every now and then but wasn't annoying. The short stops were perfect for stretching our legs. And the cliffs, well, they are simply impressive and always worth a trip.
We had a wonderful day with Gerry our driver and guide. We got to visit the Cliffs of Moher, drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and The Burren, such jaw-dropping scenery........ Gerry's Irish History lesson and wealth of local knowledge all along the trip made it a very enjoyable day for two Dubs being tourists for the day. Highly recommended.
Good experience with a very good driver and guide: Connor! He offered us a unique visual and cultural experience in good spirits and in the rain!
Karl was great, and the trip itself has the most bangin restaurant half way through. Moher was definitely beautiful, and the accomodating spots definitely made it all the more fun.
