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The best Cliffs of Moher tours from Dublin
Galway, the Burren, Kinvara, Bunratty Castle and two hours on the cliffs: here is which Cliffs of Moher tour to book, with honest advice on the 13-hour coach day, bad weather and what you pay on the day.
See our 5 picks
The Cliffs of Moher are a long but easy day trip from Dublin: coach tours take 12 to 13 hours and start from €69. Every tour below includes your Cliffs entry. Two of them give you 2 hours at the cliffs, and four also stop in Galway city. On your own, you take the train to Galway, then a bus to the cliffs.
Our 5 picks for the Cliffs of Moher
All five are 12- to 13-hour days from Dublin. They differ in where you start, how long you get at the cliffs and the stops on the way.
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from €78 per person Our top pick 13 hours 4.7 (28,191) reviews on GetYourGuide
Cliffs, Burren and Galway day
You get 2 hours at the cliffs, with entry included, then time in Galway with a short walking tour. A guide and a separate driver run the day. You meet at the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square. Bring a packed lunch: there is no lunch stop.
Best for First-timers who want time in Galway too
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from €75 per person 13 hours 4.7 (6,465) reviews on GetYourGuide
Cliffs, Atlantic Edge and Galway day
This one has pickup from points near hotels. You get 2 hours at the cliffs and access to the Atlantic Edge visitor centre. In Galway there is a free walking tour and live Irish music.
Best for Visitors who want pickup and music in Galway
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from €69 per person 13 hours 4.5 (2,448) reviews on GetYourGuide
Cliffs, Galway and Burren day in English and Spanish
Entry to the cliffs, the visitor centre and O’Brien’s Tower is included. The guide speaks Spanish and English. You meet at the Arlington Hotel on Bachelors Walk. The route can change with the season, so check the listing for your date.
Best for Spanish speakers and anyone watching the price
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from €69 per person 12 hours 4.5 (3,131) reviews on GetYourGuide
Cliffs with Bunratty Castle and Kinvara
This day adds a stop at Bunratty Castle and the fishing village of Kinvara. Entry to the cliffs is included. You are back in Dublin at about 8 p.m. The bus has no toilet, but it makes rest stops.
Best for Castle fans who don’t need time in Galway city
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from €69 per person 13 hours 4.3 (363) reviews on GetYourGuide
Galway and Cliffs with a Liscannor lunch stop
You get skip-the-line entry to the cliffs and a lunch stop in the small village of Liscannor. You meet on St Stephen’s Green North. The tour runs rain or shine.
Best for Visitors who want a set lunch stop
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Cliffs of Moher tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Free cancellation | Cliffs time and entry | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Cliffs, Burren and Galway day | €78 per person | 13 hours | Meeting point | No | 2 hours, entry included | First-timers who want time in Galway too | The most-booked Cliffs day here, with over 28,000 reviews and 2 hours at the cliffs. |
| Cliffs, Atlantic Edge and Galway day | €75 per person | 13 hours | Pickup included | Yes | 2 hours, entry included | Visitors who want pickup and music in Galway | The other tour with a full 2 hours at the cliffs, plus pickup near your hotel. |
| Cliffs, Galway and Burren day in English and Spanish | €69 per person | 13 hours | Meeting point | Yes | Entry and O’Brien’s Tower included; time not stated | Spanish speakers and anyone watching the price | The lowest price here, with O’Brien’s Tower entry included. |
| Cliffs with Bunratty Castle and Kinvara | €69 per person | 12 hours | Meeting point | Yes | Entry included; time not stated | Castle fans who don’t need time in Galway city | The only pick with Bunratty Castle and the shortest day, at 12 hours. |
| Galway and Cliffs with a Liscannor lunch stop | €69 per person | 13 hours | Meeting point | Yes | Skip-the-line entry included; time not stated | Visitors who want a set lunch stop | The one pick with a planned lunch stop, at the same low price. |
€78 per person13 hours 4.7 (28,191)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- No
- Cliffs time and entry
- 2 hours, entry included
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want time in Galway too
- Why we picked it
- The most-booked Cliffs day here, with over 28,000 reviews and 2 hours at the cliffs.
Cliffs, Atlantic Edge and Galway day
€75 per person13 hours 4.7 (6,465)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Cliffs time and entry
- 2 hours, entry included
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want pickup and music in Galway
- Why we picked it
- The other tour with a full 2 hours at the cliffs, plus pickup near your hotel.
Cliffs, Galway and Burren day in English and Spanish
€69 per person13 hours 4.5 (2,448)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Cliffs time and entry
- Entry and O’Brien’s Tower included; time not stated
- Who it suits
- Spanish speakers and anyone watching the price
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price here, with O’Brien’s Tower entry included.
Cliffs with Bunratty Castle and Kinvara
€69 per person12 hours 4.5 (3,131)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Cliffs time and entry
- Entry included; time not stated
- Who it suits
- Castle fans who don’t need time in Galway city
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with Bunratty Castle and the shortest day, at 12 hours.
Galway and Cliffs with a Liscannor lunch stop
€69 per person13 hours 4.3 (363)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Cliffs time and entry
- Skip-the-line entry included; time not stated
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a set lunch stop
- Why we picked it
- The one pick with a planned lunch stop, at the same low price.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Cliffs of Moher tours from Dublin: the long day
A Cliffs of Moher tour from Dublin is a 12- to 13-hour day, and much of it is on the bus. The cliffs are on the far side of Ireland. One listing says it can be up to 2 hours between stops.
So pick the tour by what you get at the end of each drive. Two tours give you 2 hours at the cliffs. The others list entry, but not how long you stay. Bring a packed lunch and water, as most tours have no meal stop.
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A Cliffs of Moher tour from Galway or from Dublin?
Start from Dublin if Dublin is your base; start from Galway only if you are staying there. All our picks start in Dublin. None of them starts in Galway.
Here is how to get to Cliffs of Moher from Dublin on your own. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway, which takes about 2 hours 20 to 2 hours 40. From Galway, Bus Éireann route 350 runs up to ten times a day to the cliffs. Local Link route 351 runs four times a day each way. By bus, the trip fits two days better than one.
Coaches also run, such as Citylink Galway to Dublin. Check their times on the day you go.
A Cliffs of Moher walking tour on your own
You can walk the cliffs on your own once you are there. There are 800 metres of paved paths, and the ticket includes O’Brien’s Tower. You can download a free audio guide app. A ticket gives you a 2-hour visit from the time you enter.
With your own car you can reach the cliffs before the 11:00 peak.
Visiting the Cliffs of Moher: hours and tickets
The Cliffs of Moher visitor centre is open every day except 24, 25 and 26 December. Hours change with the month.
Online tickets for 2026 start at €15 for adults, the official site says. Students and seniors pay €12, and a family ticket is €30. Children under 12 go free with a parent. The price can depend on your time slot. If you don’t book online, you pay the full gate rate. On a tour, you don’t need your own ticket: every pick includes entry.
| Months | Hours |
|---|---|
| January, February, November, December | 09:00–17:00 |
| March, April, September, October | 08:00–19:00 |
| May to August | 08:00–21:00 |
Tips before you book a Cliffs of Moher tour
If the weather turns
Two picks say they run rain or shine. If the operator cancels for bad weather, GetYourGuide gives you your money back. Bring a rain jacket either way.
Go early or late
The busiest hours at the cliffs are 11:00 to 16:00. Driving yourself, aim to arrive before 11:00 or after 16:00.
Check the cancellation cut-off
All five picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the exact cut-off on the listing before you book.
Check your meeting point the night before
Each tour meets in a different spot in Dublin. The meeting point can change up to 24 hours before, so check your booking.
Pack food and layers
Most of these tours have no lunch stop. Bring a packed lunch, water and warm, waterproof clothes for the cliff top.
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