From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

About This Tour

This is the second-bestselling day tour from Dublin for good reason. In a single day, you get to experience three of Ireland’s greatest hits - the towering Cliffs of Moher, the alien landscape of the Burren, and the irresistible charm of Galway city. It is a long day (13 hours door to door), but every mile of the journey counts.

The Cliffs of Moher are the undisputed star of the show. Rising 214 metres above the crashing Atlantic, they are one of the most photographed natural landmarks in Europe. You will have a full two hours here - enough time to walk the cliff-top paths, visit O’Brien’s Tower for the highest vantage point, and explore the award-winning visitor centre built into the hillside. On a clear day, you can see the Aran Islands and even as far as Connemara.

After the cliffs, your coach winds through the Burren - a vast expanse of cracked limestone that looks like the surface of another planet. Despite appearances, this landscape is home to an extraordinary variety of wildflowers, including species that normally only grow in the Arctic or the Mediterranean. Your guide explains the geology and folklore as you pass ancient dolmens and ring forts. The day finishes with free time in Galway, where colourful shop fronts, street musicians and cosy pubs make it easy to fall in love with the west of Ireland.

What’s Included

• Return coach transport from Dublin city centre
• Air-conditioned luxury coach with Wi-Fi
• Expert driver-guide with live commentary throughout
• Two hours at the Cliffs of Moher
• Access to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
• Drive through the Burren
• Free time in Galway city
• Optional guided walking tour of Galway

What’s Not Included

• Lunch and drinks (bring cash for pubs and cafes along the route)
• Entry to O’Brien’s Tower (small additional charge)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (central meeting point only)

Good to Know

• This is a full-day tour departing early morning and returning around 8pm - wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain jacket
• The coach makes a comfort stop at Barack Obama Plaza in Moneygall, where you can grab breakfast
• Galway has excellent lunch options ranging from fish and chips at McDonagh’s to sit-down restaurants in the Latin Quarter
• The Cliffs of Moher can be very windy - dress in layers and bring something warm even in summer
• Seating is first-come, first-served on the coach, so arrive a few minutes early to grab a window seat