Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Day Tour from Galway

  • From Galway
  • 8 hours
  • Run by Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours

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The day, stop by stop

  1. Start

    Depart Galway

    Leave Merchants Road at 9:30 am, passing Clarinbridge and Kilcolgan.

  2. Stop 2

    Dunguaire Castle

    A 20-minute photo stop at the 16th-century tower house outside Kinvara.

  3. Stop 3

    Hazel Mountain Chocolate

    A 30-minute stop with a look at the chocolate-making and time to shop.

  4. Stop 4

    The Burren

    Scenic drive past Corcomroe Abbey and Aillwee Cave, with an optional photo stop at Corkscrew Hill.

  5. Stop 5

    Lunch at Hotel Doolin

    Around 45 minutes to 1 hour for lunch at your own expense.

  6. Stop 6

    Cliffs of Moher

    Two hours of free time on the cliff walks and at the visitor centre.

  7. Last stop

    Coast road to Galway

    Return via Fanore and Black Head Lighthouse, arriving on Merchants Road at about 5:30 pm.

A guided day trip from Galway through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher, with two full hours at the cliffs plus stops at Dunguaire Castle and Hazel Mountain Chocolate.

About this tour

Run by Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours, this eight-hour trip leaves Galway at 9:30 am and works its way down the coast of County Clare with a local driver-guide providing commentary along the way.

The first stop is Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara, a much-photographed tower house, followed by a visit to Hazel Mountain Chocolate where you get a look at the chocolate-making and a chance to buy some. The road then crosses the bare limestone of the Burren, passing Corcomroe Abbey and Aillwee Cave, with optional photo stops such as Corkscrew Hill.

After a lunch break at Hotel Doolin (food at your own cost), the main event is a generous two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, with entry to the visitor centre included. The return leg follows the coast road past Fanore and Black Head Lighthouse, getting you back to Merchants Road at around 5:30 pm.

FAQs

How long do you get at the Cliffs of Moher?

Two hours, which is longer than many day tours allow, and entry to the visitor centre is included.

Is there hotel pickup?

No. Everyone meets outside the Kinlay Hostel on Merchants Road, where the tour starts and finishes.

Is lunch included?

No. The group stops at Hotel Doolin for lunch, but food and drinks are at your own cost.

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