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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Important Information
- 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(2,049)
Our guide Gary was fantastic! Always had a story or fun fact to share during the drive. The journey to the Cliffs was filled with beautiful stops and views. We had enough time to walk around and take in the sights at the Cliffs and at every stop along the way.
A great experience! TOMMY was our tour guide and told us the best stories along the route. Highly educational and learned so many things never knew, especially about the geographical history of Ireland and the bond between American Choctaw natives and Irish!
Full-day tour with a series of short and long stops. The longest stop was at the Cliffs of Moher. Many buses are parked in the bus parking lot there. So there is a lot of competition. However, it is advantageous to start from Galway, as the journey from here is the shortest. My expectation was to quickly experience the Cliffs of Moher and gain insight into the region, relying on the knowledge of a local provider. These expectations were completely met; in fact, I heard many interesting stories about the land and its people. I had to concentrate to follow along, so it was good that the tour guide asked everyone at the beginning to be considerate of those for whom English is not the first language, for example, by refraining from disruptive phone conversations - which everyone adhered to 😊 - Thank you for that. I gladly recommend this professional organizer. Perhaps the best moment was when he reacted to light and weather effects that cannot be planned in advance (stopping, allowing people to get out) and thus conveyed a deeper understanding of the beauty of Irish nature.
Our driver and guide Gary was so funny and knowledgeable. We got to see wonderful sites and had a great day.
Amazing trip, stress free and enjoyable, driver and our Tours Guido was just fabulous, thanks a lot xxx
If you're visiting Galway, book this tour. From the moment we arrived, everything was incredibly well organized. The meeting point was easy to find, making for a stress-free start to the day. Our driver and guide, Gary, was kind, funny, and exceptionally knowledgeable. He shared so much history, local folklore, and fascinating facts throughout the journey that the drive itself became just as memorable as the destinations. The route through the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher was absolutely breathtaking, and we were lucky enough to have mostly good weather with only a brief shower along the way. One of my favourite memories from my entire trip to Ireland was enjoying proper fish and chips by the roadside while sipping a Guinness after taking in the incredible scenery. It's one of those moments I'll never forget. I can't recommend Galway Tour Company highly enough. If you're visiting Galway and want to experience some of Ireland's most spectacular landscapes while learning from an engaging local guide, this tour is an absolute must.
This was a wonderful tour that gave us ample time to explore the cliffs, stopped for an efficient lunch, and included two other interesting historic stops as well. Our driver was friendly and professional.
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!!
