Marvel at the natural majesty of the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher on a full-day trip to one of Ireland’s most popular attractions from Galway. Accompanied by a professional guide, travel south by luxury coach and pass through quaint fishing villages like Doolin and Kinvara. Admire the ancient fortress of Dunguaire Castle; immerse yourself in the Burren, a limestone landscape reminiscent of the moon’s surface; and then spend a leisurely two hours walking the trails surrounding the colossal Cliffs of Moher.

Full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher from Galway
See Dunguaire Castle in the picturesque fishing village of Kinvara
Admire the eye-catching landscape of the Burren and see Megalithic monuments like Poulnabrone Dolmen
Explore the Cliffs of Moher at leisure before returning to Galway by luxury coach

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Visiting the cliffs from Galway rather than Dublin means that there’ll be fewer crowds at each stop.

What's Included

Professional Local Driver/Guide
Cliffs of Moher Entrance Fee

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Kinlay Hostel Galway
Merchants Rd, Eyre Square, Galway, H91 F2KT, Ireland
Please check in at the Galway Tour Company Office located on a ground floor of the Kinlay Hostel

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Greet your guide at a central Galway location and climb aboard a luxury coach destined for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cliffs of Moher. Admire scenic coastal roads as your guide shares intimate knowledge of the picturesque region, and then stop in the charming fishing village of Kinvara to admire the ancient Dunguaire Castle.

After delving into the structure’s rich history, continue your journey through Burren National Park, a fascinating limestone landscape reminiscent of the moon’s crater-pocked surface. Be mesmerized by the colossal Megalithic monument of Poulnabrone Dolmen, and then stop just outside the town of Kilfenora to admire some Celtic crosses during a brief interlude.

Refuel with a hearty Irish lunch in the lively Doolin pub, Gus O’ Connors, esteemed for its great food and vibrant atmosphere, and then continue to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, a natural monument that is sure to take your breath away. Spend two hours exploring the UNESCO-listed site at your leisure, hiking trails that afford spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean’s crashing waves.

Return to your luxury vehicle after exploring thoroughly and relax during the journey back to Galway, where the tour concludes.

Cliffs of Moher

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Burren (Pass By)

Poulnabrone Dolmen

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dungaire Castle

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Doolin

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 61 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What is the pick up location?

A:We offer pick ups from most hotels in Galway City. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

Q:Where is the meeting point?

A:The meeting point for this tour will be at Kinlay Hostel Galway

Nov 2022

Q:What is the meeting time?

A:Please be at our departure point by 09:45 AM.

Jul 2019

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Josh_R

We had a great trip to the Cliffs! Even with the wind and rain, we were lucky enough to get a good view. We took some nice stops along the way, including a castle, a burial site and lunch in Doolin. Gary, our tour guide, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing the cliffs. Worth the money!!

Reviews

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1,228 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Guide was an amazing storyteller

Mollie_F, Sept 2023

Tommy, our guide, is a brilliant story teller. We had pretty bad weather (I don’t care about the wind and rain, but it was too misty to see much at the Cliffs) but Tommy’s history and commentary throughout the drive made up for it!

Irish landscape beauty

Robert_V, Sept 2023

The Burren, the coastal drive, the lunch at McGann’s and the wee Irish mist at the Cliff’s along with our informative and entertaining driver Dave at Galway tours. It was a memorable day.

Fun day

Karen_W, Sept 2023

The rocks and the water crashing against them. Gary pointed out many attractions along the way. Gary drove the bus safely, told stories and kept us engaged and entertained. He did an excellent job. Rate him a 10

We have a good time. My...

Hartini_W, Sept 2023

We have a good time. My guide Gary is very nice and excelent guide. He gave good information about the area, history, and some stories.

Great Day Trip to Cliffs of Moher

Sandra_R, Sept 2023

Our driver, Gary, made this tour amazing. We truly learned a lot about Irish culture and history as well as information about the sites along the way. Gary has a wonderful sense of humour, ran a tight schedule and answered any of our questions. What a great day we had! Recommend to one and all.

Our driver Anthony was...

Borbala_K, Sept 2023

Our driver Anthony was very informative and funny. We had lots of fun on this tour and the views were breathtaking. We even stopped for a little lunch, that was also good. I recommend this tour and also the company.

Gary was the best! I was...

Brittney_P, Sept 2023

Gary was the best! I was able to see so much in one day and learn so much! We stopped a lot so it didn’t feel like you were driving much!

Awesome!

Ralph_S, Sept 2023

Gary our tour guide was knowledgeable, witty and accommodating. Enjoyed the ride through the countryside

Amazing place- Viator page is confusing information

DANIELA_B, Sept 2023

Be careful to check your trip goes from Dublin and not from Galway if you are in Dublin. The page is confusing. Unforgettable views and landscape not to be missed

Cliffs of Mohr

johanna_b, Sept 2023

Gary the bus driver was great, entertaining and made me feel safe. Our only issue was we could not get into the Dunlieve Castle.

Spectacular views of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren plateau

Roger_G, Sept 2023

Pick-up in Galway was well organized. Our tour guide was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. The coach was comfortable and the drive was enjoyable, with wonderful views of the coast and the Burren landscape. The Cliffs of Moher are spectacular! The visit to the Poulnabrone Dolmen was also well worth the time. By contrast, the visit to Dunguaire castle was a waste of time - just a visit to the castle gift shop! The time would have been better spent at the Cliffs. Lunch was OK. Viator sent an email with an offer of 25 Euros off our first tour booking. However, this offer never appeared during the payment process and we paid the full price for the tour. Attempts to contact the company about this at their "Help Center" went nowhere.

Great day at Cliffs of Moher

Michelle_R, Sept 2023

Our driver & tour guide Gary was fantastic, witty, informative & caring. We were blessed with great weather & the main attraction Cliffs of Moher was stunning. We enjoyed the stops although it would have been nice to have lunch options other than just the pub.

Stunning bus trip

Anne_M, Sept 2023

What a fun trip with Gary our driver. He was so knowledgeable about everything along the way. So even though it was foggy at the cliffs he stories made the day. I learned a lot Thanks Gary (even though you blew up my water)

I enjoyed the side trips,...

Wayne_C, Sept 2023

I enjoyed the side trips, and of course the cliffs themselves. The driver was skilled and informative. Unfortunately I was at the back of the bus and with the noise of the engine it was difficult to hear everything that was being said.

Trip to be Remembered

Michael_H, Sept 2023

Guide was highly knowledgeable and attentive to custoner’s safety and comfort. Sights were beautiful and guide enunciated well so we could enjoy the tour.

A great tour of the Cliffs of Moher!

Paul_M, Sept 2023

Tommie, our driver & guide was outstanding. He did a wonderful job explaining Irish history and proving background for all the stops we made. We were very fortunate to have him as our guide/driver.

Visitors from Connecticut

Michael_S, Aug 2023

I am sure you have every possible view of the Horcrux cave by now, so here are 2 of my favorite pictures from the trip. Our guide Gary was wonderful. Clear and full of enthusiasm, he could write a book sharing the wide range of Irish history, customs and society. Never a dull moment! Thank you, Gary. - Michael and Mika Stetson

Cliffs of Mohr experience

George_M, Aug 2023

There was so many. Gary was a excellent tour guide. The cliffs of Mohr was fabulous and the Atlantic ride home on the bus was phenomenal.

A Good Time

Jacob_L, Aug 2023

Our tour guide was Gary, he was great at showing us interesting points and information about them. The Cliffs were a great sight to see and the weather was good.

Fantastic tour!

Andrea_I, Aug 2023

Fabulous day! We saw not only the Cliffs of Moher (out in full sunshine) but also the Burren, the gorgeous Irish countryside, many thatched roof houses, medieval castles, prehistoric tombs, and a return trip partially along the Wild Atlantic Way. The weather was great and our guide, Gary, could not have been better!

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