Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Tour from Galway

Two hours at the Cliffs of Moher and a guided drive through the Burren, departing Galway daily. Rated 4.9 out of 5 by over 3,600 travellers.

Mountains reflecting on still waters near Kylemore Abbey, Connemara

Start Point

Merchants Road, Galway

Duration

8 Hours

Price

From €54 per person

Difficulty

Easy

4.8 ★ (560 reviews)

Tour Overview

Running daily all year round, this Cliffs of Moher tour from Galway takes you south along the Wild Atlantic Way to two of Ireland’s most striking landscapes: the otherworldly Burren and the towering Cliffs of Moher. Departing Galway at 09:30, the day includes a stop at the medieval Dunguaire Castle, lunch in Doolin, and two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, one of the Wild Atlantic Way’s Signature Points, before returning along the Clare coast on this popular Burren tour.

For a longer day that also takes in the Aran Islands and a Cliffs of Moher cruise by sea, see our Aran Islands tour from Galway.

Tour Highlights

Two-hour stop at the Cliffs of Moher, the heart of this Cliffs of Moher day tour from Galway and one of Ireland's most spectacular natural sights
Visit Dunguaire Castle, a 16th-century tower house with links to Ireland's literary revival
Cross the Burren, an extraordinary limestone landscape covering 160 square kilometres
Lunch stop in Doolin, known for its traditional Irish music and seafood
Entry to the Cliffs of Moher and the Atlantic Edge visitor centre included
Wildlife spotting: puffins, guillemots, dolphins, seals, and occasionally whales
Coastal drive home via Fanore Strand and Black Head, part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, rounding off one of the most scenic Cliffs of Moher tours from Galway

Explore Our Gallery

The Cliffs of Moher rising above the Atlantic Ocean at golden hour

Cattle grazing among the limestone rocks of the Burren

View across the Burren valley towards Galway Bay from a limestone hillside

Entrance to the Atlantic Edge visitor centre at the Cliffs of Moher

Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours coach parked overlooking the Burren landscape

Road winding through the Burren countryside towards Galway Bay

The observation point at the Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare under blue skies on a clear day

Visitors taking photos at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher

Dunguaire Castle on the shores of Galway Bay

Doonagore Castle overlooking the coastline near Doolin

Traditional white thatched cottage with red-framed windows in rural County Clare

Tour Itenary

09:30 - Depart Galway

Meet outside Kinlay Hostel, Merchants Road, Galway (arrive 15 minutes early). Your driver/guide takes you south along the Wild Atlantic Way and through the Burren on this guided tour to the Cliffs of Moher from Galway, with commentary on the geology, history, and landscapes along the way.

10:00 - Dunguaire Castle

A 20-minute photo stop at this medieval tower house on the shores of Galway Bay, once a meeting place for literary figures including W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.

12:30 - Arrive Doolin Hotel

Your lunch stop for the day (lunch not included). Doolin Hotel offers a range of food outlets.

13:30 - Depart Doolin Hotel

Back on the tour vehicle for the short drive to the Cliffs of Moher.

13:45 - Arrive Cliffs of Moher (2-hour stop)

Entry to the Cliffs of Moher and the Atlantic Edge visitor centre is included. Standing 214m high and stretching 8km along the coast, the cliffs are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction and home to a seabird colony of over 30,000 birds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Dolphins, seals, and occasionally whales have been spotted in the waters below.

15:45 - Depart Cliffs of Moher

The return journey follows the Wild Atlantic Way via Fanore, Black Head, and Ballyvaughan, through part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, with photo stops where possible.

17:30 - Arrive back in Galway

Tour concludes at Merchants Road, Galway.