Pick-up Points

• 07:40 - Bus Stop 1171, Lower Gardiner Street (at street number 42, beside Trinity Church)
• 07:45 - Bus Stop 277, O'Connell Street Upper (street number 13A, outside Garda Station)
• 08:00 - Bus Stop 336, D'Olier Street (at street number 19/20, beside Ashfield Hostel)

Itinerary

• Departure — Dublin City (07:40 / 07:45 / 08:00)

  We collect from three stops in Dublin city centre — please see pickup points section above - choose the most convenient when booking:
  
  Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your chosen pickup time. There is no need to print your ticket — your booking number on your phone is sufficient. As we leave Dublin heading west, your guide will give a brief introduction to the city before the suburbs give way to the Irish midlands.

• The Midlands & Morning Coffee Stop (approx. 09:15)

  We cross the Irish midlands — flat, green, and the Ireland most visitors don't see. Keep an eye out for foals and lambs in the farmland either side of the motorway!
  
  Your guide will keep the journey moving with stories and commentary. On this specific route, the mid-morning comfort and coffee stop is usually The Plaza Group's Athlone Service Station or the Enfield Plaza by Applegreen. You'll find restrooms, hot coffee and tea, fresh sandwiches and all kinds of snacks for the journey ahead.
  
  By the time you stretch your legs here, you are only about an hour away from the colourful fishing boats and Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara.

• Kinvara village

  On reaching the west of Ireland, we stop in Kinvara — a small harbour village on the southern shore of Galway Bay that most visitors to Dublin have never heard of and most guests remember longer than they expect to.
  
  The village is built around a working harbour that has been a centre of trade and fishing since medieval times. Dunguaire Castle sits at the water's edge — a 16th-century tower house that was once home to the Kings of Connacht and later to the Irish literary revival figures W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.
  
  The traditional wooden sailing boats moored in the harbour are Galway Hookers — the distinctive broad-beamed vessels that carried turf, cattle, and passengers across Galway Bay for centuries. Your guide will point out the best spot for a photo of the castle and the harbour together.
  
  You'll typically enjoy approx 10 minutes here for fresh air and photos.

• The Wild Atlantic Way & Galway Bay

  From Kinvara, we join the Wild Atlantic Way — the 2,500km coastal driving route that follows the entire western seaboard of Ireland. The road south along Galway Bay gives uninterrupted views across the water to the Aran Islands: Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, and Inis Oírr. On a clear day you can see the limestone cliffs of Inis Mór rising from the water — a preview of what's ahead at the Cliffs of Moher.
  
  Your guide will point out the Aran Islands and explain their significance — three Irish-speaking islands that maintained a way of life largely unchanged from the medieval period until the 20th century, and that produced some of the most important Irish-language literature and cinema of the last century.

• The Burren!

  The Burren is one of the genuinely strange landscapes of Ireland — 250 square kilometres of exposed limestone pavement in County Clare, formed when a tropical sea retreated 350 million years ago and glaciers scraped the surface clean during the last ice age. The result is a moonscape of cracked grey rock that somehow supports a botanical paradox: Arctic, Mediterranean, and Alpine plants growing side by side in the same fissures, because the limestone stores heat in winter and the Gulf Stream moderates the climate year-round.
  
  Your guide will explain the geology and the ecology on the road. Watch for the stone walls that criss-cross the plateau — built without mortar by generations of Clare farmers, using the limestone that made the land impossible to plough.

• Liscannor village

  We will stop in a tiny local village called Liscannor, with time to enjoy lunch for those who are hungry.
  
  Our guide Mick highly recommends The Frantic Chef casual restaurant for it's quick service and fresh options made with quality local ingredients.
  
  Current specialities include traditional lamb stew, seafood chowder and smoked salmon poke bowls - for a modern twist on one of the most traditional Atlantic ingredients! Vegan and Vegetarian menu options also available.
  
  They also offer interesting local craft beers available alongside all the classic beverage options you might expect. Why not sample the Galway Hooker or O'Hara's Pale?
  
  Note: Lunch is not included in the tour price — this is free time to eat and explore at your own cost.

• The Cliffs of Moher (approx 90 minutes)

  The Cliffs of Moher rise to 214 metres at their highest point and stretch for 14km along the Clare coastline. EUR 12.00 entrance is included in your ticket price.
  
  From the visitor centre, the cliff path runs in both directions. The walk north toward O'Brien's Tower (built in 1835 as a viewing platform for visiting gentry — the tower itself is open for a small additional fee) takes about 15 minutes and gives the highest vantage point. The walk south toward Hag's Head is quieter and gives the best views back along the full length of the cliffs — this is the direction our guides recommend for photography.
  
  On a clear day, the view west takes in the Aran Islands, with Inis Mór closest at approximately 8km offshore. The cliffs drop vertically to the Atlantic below — there are no beaches, no gradual slopes, just 200 metres of sheer limestone face. The sound of the ocean and the wind at the cliff edge is part of the experience.
  
  "The Cliffs of Moher tour is the one guests talk about for years. People think they know what to expect from the photos — and then they stand at the cliff edge and realise no photo has ever done it justice. That moment, every single time, is why I still love running this route."
  — Mick, Paddywagon Tours Dublin guide since 2017
  
  What to wear: The cliff path is fully exposed to Atlantic weather. Even on a sunny day in Dublin, the cliffs can be windy and cold. A waterproof jacket is strongly recommended regardless of the forecast. The path is well maintained but uneven in places — comfortable walking shoes are advised.

• Bunratty Castle Photo Stop

  On the return journey to Dublin, we stop at Bunratty in County Clare for photos of Bunratty Castle — a fully restored 15th-century tower house that hosts medieval banquets in the evenings and is one of the most visited castles in Ireland.
  
  The stop is primarily for photos and a short break of around 30+ minutes. The Woolen Mills store is open if you're looking for gifts or souvenirs, and Durty Nelly's — one of Ireland's most famous traditional pubs, established in 1620 — is next door if you'd like to raise a quick toast before the final leg back to Dublin.

• Arrive back in Dublin City Center (approx. 20:00)

  Arrive back in Dublin city center with your thirst for knowledge quenched after a fun and relaxing day out in the west of Ireland. We arrive back at the city center dropoff points at 8 pm approx - in plenty of time to enjoy an evening meal and a night of fun and entertainment.

• Prefer the intimacy of a small group?

  Our premium Small Group Cliffs of Moher tours are operated by our sister company Elegant Irish Tours. Groups are limited to 25 passengers per van and include hotel collection / drop- off. Click here to view details and reserve a seat.

Alternative Routes

If this popular route is sold out you may wish to consider one of these...

• Cliffs of Moher & Galway from Dublin
• Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin (with Boat Cruise)
• (Small Group) Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin
• Cliffs Of Moher Tour from Cork
• Cliffs of Moher Tour from Limerick
• Acantilados de Moher y Galway desde Dublín (En Español)
• (Afternoon) Cliffs of Moher Half Day Tour from Galway
• (Morning) Cliffs of Moher Half Day Tour from Galway

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What's included?

• Skip the line access to Cliffs of Moher (€10.00)
• Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip
• Explore magical Burren region
• Lunch stop in Irish Village
• Incredible photo opportunities
• Travel in comfort with premium vehicles
• Live onboard commentary (English language)
• That warm fuzzy feeling you get from an amazing experience
• All taxes, fees and charges
• Peace of mind - free cancellation up to 24 hours

Free Cancellation

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour's start time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour's start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the local time in Ireland.

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