Cliffs of Moher day trip: Private car with Poulnabrone Dolmen

Skip the rental hassle and let a local driver handle the Burren's winding roads

A private car tour from Adare to the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's second most popular attraction, with a professional chauffeur who knows the region. The route includes Poulnabrone Dolmen, St. Brigid's Well, a drive through the Burren National Park and a lunch stop in Doolin. The journey takes roughly eight to nine hours door-to-door, and you travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes sedan with tolls included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cliffs of Moher1h
2. Doolin1h
3. Poulnabrone Dolmen15m

Cliffs of Moher and Burren Tour

• Meet private chauffeur
• Drive to Cliffs of Moher
• Photo stop
• Pass by the abbey
• Short stop
• Visit St. Brigid’s Well
• Explore Cliffs of Moher
• Lunch stop in Doolin
• Drive through The Burren National Park
• Visit Poulnabrone Dolmen
• Return to starting location

The experience

You get picked up at your Adare location and settle into a private Mercedes for the roughly 90-minute drive to the Cliffs. Your chauffeur is local and experienced. If questions come up en route, they can answer them. The car is air-conditioned and comfortable, which matters on a day that involves sitting still for stretches of the journey.

The route itself is the draw. You'll pass by an abbey, stop at St. Brigid's Well, a narrow man-built cave filled with photos, statues and rosaries left by pilgrims over the years. Then comes the Cliffs of Moher itself, the main event, followed by a lunch break in Doolin. On the way back, you drive through the Burren National Park and stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of Ireland's most iconic archaeological monuments. The chauffeur handles all the navigation and the logistics of timing. You just move through the day.

The defining trait here is the private car: you're not on a coach with thirty other people, and you're not navigating unfamiliar Irish roads yourself. A family of three to six books one vehicle and travels together. Free Wi-Fi is included, and tolls are covered in the price.

What’s included

• Private chauffeur in an air-conditioned Mercedes sedan.
• pickup at your Adare location.
• all tolls.
• free Wi-Fi during the journey.

Options for this experience

5 options

Private car tour from Adare to the Cliffs of Moher, Co ClareUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Pickup is included

Car tour for 3 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Mercedes Benz E Class, includes pickup

MPV tour for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Mercedes Benz V Class: Luxury MPV from Mercedes Benz, pickup is included

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MPV tour for 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Mercedes Benz V Class MPV: Luxury MPV from Mercedes Benz, includes pickup

6 People TourUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Mercedes Benz V Class MPV: Luxury MPV from Mercedes Benz, includes pickup

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Za Execs

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving without a rental car or prefer not to drive unfamiliar roads yourself. The private vehicle means your group travels together without joining a coach tour, and the chauffeur's local knowledge saves you from wrong turns on the Burren's narrow roads.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Adare to the Cliffs of Moher?

The transfer takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes each way, so the full day runs eight to nine hours including the stops and lunch.

What is Poulnabrone Dolmen and why is it on this route?

Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of Ireland's most iconic archaeological monuments and the second-most visited location in the Burren after the Cliffs of Moher itself. It's a Neolithic portal tomb and a key stop on the return leg of the day.

What happens at St. Brigid's Well?

St. Brigid's Well is regarded as a place of healing, with a spring located inside a narrow man-built cave. The cave is filled with photos, statues, rosaries and medals left by pilgrims over many years, and you'll make a short stop there.

Can I bring young children or a stroller on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are also allowed.

What's included in the price?

Your private chauffeur, air-conditioned Mercedes sedan, all tolls on the route, and free Wi-Fi are included. You'll arrange and pay for your own lunch in Doolin.

Do I need to drive myself, or is a guide included?

Your chauffeur is a local professional driver who will get you safely to each stop on time. They're not a tour guide narrating the sights, but they can answer questions about the region as you travel.