Ireland · Castles & Palaces

8-Hour Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle Tour in Ireland

8 Hours Round trip from Bunratty West Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey through Ennistymon and Lahinch, soaking in the picturesque Irish countryside
  • 02 Marvel at the vistas from the Cliffs of Moher, overlooking Galway Bay and the Aran Islands
  • 03 Witness the sunset from the North Platform over the Atlantic Ocean
  • 04 Explore the ancient wonders of the Burren, with megalithic tombs, flora, and wildlife
  • 05 Immerse yourself in Ireland's medieval history at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Go on a private 8-hour guided tour of Ireland's top tourist attractions - the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Marvel at sweeping views over County Clare's west coast, Galway Bay, and the Aran Islands, and watch the sunset from the North Platform overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Continue through the Burren's dramatic limestone landscape, rich in flora, wildlife, and ancient monuments, before exploring the medieval grandeur of Bunratty Castle and the charming Folk Park.

Watch the sunset from the North Platform overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, one of Ireland's most spectacular sights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cliffs of Moher, The Burren
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Bunratty Castle

  • Pick up from your hotel and travel through the towns of Ennistymon and Lahinch.

  • Arrive at the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's top visitor attractions, towering high above County Clare's west coast.

  • See the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, An Branan Mor Sea Stack, the Twelve Bens, the Maam Turk Mountains in Connemara, Loop Head, and O'Brien's Tower from the cliffs.

  • Watch the sunset from the North Platform overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, one of Ireland's most spectacular sights.

  • Walk to the North Platform, located at the highest point of the cliffs and known as Knockardakin.

  • Travel to the Burren, an area of limestone rock covering imposing majestic mountains and tranquil valleys with gently meandering streams.

  • Look for an extraordinary array of flora and wildlife, as well as megalithic tombs and monuments older than Egypt's pyramids.

  • Proceed to Bunratty Castle, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland, built in 1425.

  • Explore its 15th- and 16th-century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art.

  • Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, and scents of this enchanting place as you stroll from house to house or along the charming village street, complete with a school, post office, doctor's house, hardware shop, and printers.

  • Visit the Folk Park and continue to McNamara's pub, which serves excellent food.

Return to your hotel.

Cliffs of Moher, North Platform sunset, The Burren limestone landscape, Bunratty Castle

Where this trip takes you

Cliffs of Moher, North Platform sunset, The Burren limestone landscape, Bunratty Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bunratty West 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private driver/guide

What's Not Included

  • Admission tickets
  • Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel
Tour start
Bunratty West, Bunratty, Co. Clare, Ireland
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Bunratty West.

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