Ireland · Castles & Palaces

Bunratty Castle / Cliffs of Moher Experience

8 Hours Round trip from Galway Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
  • 02 See the Cliffs of Moher and O'Brien's Tower
  • 03 Explore the Burren’s unique limestone landscape
  • 04 Stop at the ancient Poulnabrone Dolmen
  • 05 Travel in private transportation from Galway
  • 06 Enjoy a relaxed full-day experience

Discover some of County Clare’s most iconic sights on this relaxed day trip from Galway, combining dramatic coastal scenery, living history, and ancient archaeology in one memorable experience. Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, explore the world-famous Cliffs of Moher, and stop at the remarkable Poulnabrone Dolmen in the heart of the Burren.

Along the way, take in the rugged beauty of Ireland’s west coast and the stark limestone landscape of the Burren. With private transport included and time to explore at an unhurried pace, this tour offers a rewarding introduction to some of Ireland’s best-loved natural and cultural landmarks.

The iconic Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions.

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 No
Cities Galway, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The iconic Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions. Scenic cliffs stretching 700 feet over the rugged Atlantic coast. A short walk to O'Brien's Tower provides an excellent lookout on Ireland's beautiful western shoreline. A visitor center is hidden underneath the hillside houses an exhibition, two cafes, gift shop, toilets, first aid center, information points, and baggage storeSet on 26 acres of unspolit Clare countryside, Bunratty Folk Park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting.

Rural farmhouses, village shops and streets are recreated and furnished as they would have appeared at that time according to their social standing, from the poorest one roomed dwelling to Bunratty House a fine example of a Georgian residence built 1804 home of the Studdarts, the last family to occupy Bunratty Castle.Situated on the high Burren limestone plateau, Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological monuments and is the second most visited location in the Burren after the Cliffs of Moher. It is the oldest dated megalithic monument in Ireland. Experience the stark karst landscape and get an amazing sense of life in the Burren thousands of years ago

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Galway 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • We offer a collection from hotels / B&B's etc as standard.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Galway, IE
Tour start
Galway, IE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Galway.

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