Cliffs of Moher and Galway Tour: Discover Breathtaking Landscapes and Irish Culture from Dublin
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7,696 Ratings
Hugh Lane Gallery
Discover the breathtaking landscapes and rich Irish culture on our Cliffs of Moher and Galway Tour from Dublin. Immerse yourself in nature's grandeur at the Cliffs of Moher and explore the enchanting Burren. Experience the vibrant city of Galway and create cherished memories of Ireland's West.
Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Barack Obama Plaza visitor centre - The Barrack Obama Plaza is a memorial and service station in County Tipperary, Ireland, honoring Barack Obama’s ancestry, featuring a visitor center, bathrooms and restaurants.We will do a short stop here where you can strecth the legs and get a few last minute items for the rest of the day.
What's Included
  • At least 1.5 to 2 hours in Galway City
  • Exploration of The Burren’s unique landscape
  • Air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
  • Included admission to the Cliffs of Moher for a minimum 2-hour stay
  • Journey along the renowned Wild Atlantic Way
  • Dedicated tour guide sharing Irish folklore, music, history, and entertainment
  • Free app and audio guide for the Cliffs of Moher - available upon request
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the heart of Ireland’s west coast with our Cliffs of Moher & Galway tour, starting from Dublin. The trip sets off with a unique 15-minute stopover at Barack Obama Plaza, echoing the significant imprint of Irish-American heritage. We journey through the picturesque towns of Ennistymon and Lahinch, teasing the excitement for the Cliffs of Moher – a spectacular natural landmark where two hours are allocated for your complete enjoyment and exploration, inclusive of exclusive access to the visitor centre. Our trip pauses for a while at the mystical Burren, a spot for finding unusual plant life and admiring its alien-like terrain. As we navigate sections of the Wild Atlantic Way, we pass the quaint village of Kinvara with an external view of the scenic Dunguaire Castle. Our adventure ends in the city of Galway, where you are given a couple of hours to absorb the local Irish ambience. Our knowledgeable guides will keep you engaged with fascinating bits of stories and history throughout the tour. Opt for our Cliffs of Moher Tour to witness unforgettable landscapes, experience cultural nuances, and recall treasured moments. Join us to feel the true spirit of Ireland’s West!

  • Not recommended for small children. If they are very used to travelling on a bus tour (up to 2 hours between stops, up to 13 hours for the day) and very used to walking, please book 1 seat per child and bring your own child seat.
  • Not recommended to those with walking disabilities (a fair amount of walking involved)
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems, with heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
  • Galway may or may not be the last stop before returning to Dublin. The locations might be visited in a different order, depends on traffic and weather.
  • If passengers are late to the pick up the bus will not wait for them even if they call the office before hand. Must make sure they are on time.
  • If passengers are intoxicated at any stage of the tour they will not be allowed on/back on the bus.
  • The pick up point is in the City Centre so there is no parking available for passengers to leave their cars for the entire day.
  • Use the bathroom prior to coming to the pick up point.
  • Bring a packed lunch and also wear comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes as well as a rainproof jacket.
Location
Hugh Lane Gallery
Parnell Square North
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: 12 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 TE81, Ireland Between 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anna_g
Apr 8, 2024
Wolfpack for life - Had such a great time today on the trip. Organized, informative, fun and beautiful would highly recommend to anyone visiting Ireland!
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Kimberly_f
Oct 18, 2023
Great way to see the country without having to drive! - Brian and Fred were a great team. Brian was full of "crack" and provided a wealth of information. Fred got us there and back safely even in the rain and wind! My only suggestion would be to update the description of the tour. We had coaches with a toilet and there was plenty of food along the way. The description makes it sound like we had to pack up food in advance for the day and there would only be intermittent stops available for biological needs.
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Leane_h
Jul 28, 2022
A great time with Steven! - We really enjoyed the narrating by Steven and the driving by Fred. We learned so much about Dublin, Irish history, and many more things. Steven was so kind when my daughter got carsick and made a way for her to sit in the front. He is so funny and enjoyable to listen to.
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Gay_l
Jul 17, 2022
Great experience - We had great time but don’t remember the name of our tour guide:-( overall it was fun! The wish there is more time at Galway to shop!
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Flahertyrising
Jul 6, 2023
A Fun Way to Explore Ireland - Overall, this was an amazing tour. The tour guide was fun and very knowledgeable and shared folklore and history as we were on the journey. the bus driver did a wonderful job of maneuvering small Irish roads and traffic. We had about 1 1/2 hours at the Cliffs of Moher, which was enough time to hike around, get some great pictures and do some shopping. It also included two more stops, at the Barren and the Abby, both of those were only about 15 minutes, so just enough to look around and get some pictures. However, we did get two hours at Galway, which was a nice bonus, and I am glad we had the extra time there than the two additional stops. In Galway I would recommend going to Murphy's Ice Cream shop. They have unique ice cream flavors, including gin flavored ones. I got the Honeycomb Carmel and Dingle Gin cone and it was yum. I also liked getting the chips from Pratai. They pride themselves on using local grown potatoes and offere different sauces and seasonings. I got the Nut Butter Satay with Irish Sea Salt and it was fabulous. There are two reasons I did not give this a five-star review. The first, was the write up said to bring food/drink with us. We brought with us the extra items, but in reality, we didn't need to. We stopped at a very large gas station/store on the way out which had food and drink at it. Also, at the Cliffs of Moher there was food and drink, as well as at Galway. The instructions made it sound like if you didn't bring food, you would have very little options all day, and I wish I had known the reality and not brought the extra items with us. Secondly, the bus. It was awful. While it did have features such as plugs to charge your phone and a bathroom on it - that was the only good thing about it. I have done many tours and this bus had the least amount of leg room on a bus I have ever been on. For short trips, it's not as bad - but considering this tour was 12 hours, we were very sore from not having extra leg room. Other busses also have the drop-down feet rests and even table trays. This bus did not. While it did have Wi-Fi available, it wasn't very consistent. In our group were tall and short people, and we all agreed that the leg room was lacking. Overall, I would recommend this tour for anyone looking to see some beautiful Irish scenery, just be aware that the bus may be lacking for the long trip.
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Sucheng_b
May 14, 2023
Great Day Out - Cliff Of Moher was breathtaking, could have a bit more time there as we were unable to cover the castle on the other side of the cliff. We are not impressed with our tour guide though.
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Deborah_t
Aug 3, 2022
Questionable experience. Hard time recommending to others. - This trip was disappointing for us. The weather wasn’t great, but that didn’t bother us. The countryside was stunning, as expected. It was our tour guide that made it less than it could have been. We would have preferred an Irish native with history and passion about the country, not just a high schooler from a different country that has just read a lot of history books. It was a regimental tour and not very lighthearted. The guide was also borderline inappropriate with jokes about cheap hookers. Know your audience. Quite a few were offended but I don’t think he even noticed. The route itself was lovely, but I have a hard time recommending due to the guide.
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Aditya_e
Aug 2, 2022
Good trip - Beautiful places and great tour guide. I visited the cliffs when the place had a dense fog unfortunately but the other places in the trip added value to the journey. My main and only issue was that I had to be seated away from my wife because of lack of availability of seats next to each other
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Sylvevl
Jul 26, 2022
So-so - This was a pretty good tour, beautiful sites, and friend staff. What we didn't love was that some of the information was inaccurate.We googled some of the information by the end because we knew it was wrong. But what they lacked information, they made up for in friendliness.
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Emma_m
Mar 6, 2023
Gross drivers - The driver was incredibly misogynistic through the trip. He repeatedly made comments about how “women should not be allowed to drive” and other remarks about womens appearances and their atttactiveness. He also mocked the other passengers accents when it was obvious English was not their first language. Do not recommend.
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