Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Dublin - Wild Atlantic Way

From Dublin to Ireland's Highest Sea Cliffs in One Day

You travel 12 hours from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and back, with stops in Kinvara, the Burren, Doolin, and Bunratty Castle. Entry to the visitor centre and Atlantic Edge Exhibition is included, as is the professional guide and air-conditioned transport. You choose where to eat lunch in Doolin, then spend 90 minutes at the cliffs themselves before returning to the city by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. The Burren20m
2. Cliffs of Moher1h 30m · entry included
3. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park20m

Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way

• Scenic drive across Irish midlands
• Mid-morning comfort and coffee stop
• Stop at Kinvara fishing village
• Admire Dunguaire Castle and harbor
• Coastal drive along Galway Bay
• Travel through the Burren landscape
• Stop at Mini Cliffs for views
• Pass through Doolin region
• Lunch break in Doolin village
• Visit Cliffs of Moher and Atlantic Edge Exhibition
• Photo stop at Bunratty Castle village
• Optional visit to Woolen Mills or Durty Nelly's pub
• Return to Dublin city center

The experience

You're on the bus by early morning, heading west out of Dublin city center in a green Mercedes-Benz Paddywagon with a guide who actually knows the stories, not just the facts. The first 90 minutes are a gentle drive through the midlands with a coffee stop, then the landscape starts to shift. You hit the coast and suddenly it's all Galway Bay, the Atlantic stretching out, and the road itself becomes part of the view. This is the Wild Atlantic Way, and you're following it all the way to the Cliffs of Moher.

The stops come in a rhythm that works. Kinvara is a small fishing village where you get out, walk around the harbor, maybe photograph Dunguaire Castle sitting on the water. Then you're moving again through the Burren (limestone rock everywhere, stretching to the horizon), and there's a pause at the Mini Cliffs to feel what this landscape actually is. By the time you reach Doolin, you've been traveling for hours but it doesn't feel rushed. The village sits above the Aran Islands and the harbor, and there's time to grab lunch from local spots (seafood, sandwiches, vegetarian options, nothing included but plenty of choice) before the main event.

The Cliffs of Moher are 214 meters tall (two-thirds the height of the Empire State Building), and they run for almost 10 kilometers along the edge of Western Europe. You get 90 minutes here, which is real time. The entrance fee (€10) is already paid, and you can walk the clifftop paths at your own pace, or head into the Atlantic Edge Exhibition, an underground visitor center with displays and views built right into the landscape. There are cafes, viewing platforms, even golf carts if you want to see more without walking far. It's not a rushed photo stop. It's a place to actually be.

On the way back, you stop at Bunratty Castle for photos (it's famous for medieval banquets and sits right there, photogenic and medieval), and then there's a chance to visit the woolen mills or grab a pint at Durty Nelly's, a traditional country pub. You roll back into Dublin city center around 8 p.m., which gives you the evening to eat and go out. The whole day is 12 hours, the guide keeps things moving with songs and stories, and you're not arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. Just show up at your pickup point on time.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or accommodation pickup in Dublin, professional guide, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Paddywagon transport, live commentary with songs and stories, Cliffs of Moher visitor centre entry (€10 value), access to the Atlantic Edge Exhibition, a 20-minute coffee stop in the midlands, photo stops in Kinvara and at Bunratty Castle, a coastal drive along Galway Bay and the Wild Atlantic Way, a stop in the Burren at the Mini Cliffs, 90 minutes at the Cliffs of Moher itself, time for lunch in Doolin (food not included), WiFi on board, USB charging ports, and return to Dublin city center by 8 p.m.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:40

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (under 13)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet at Bus Stop 1171, Lower Gardiner Street (at street number 42, beside Trinity Church) in Dublin 1”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Paddywagon Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main west coast highlights in one 12-hour loop without arranging your own transport, paying separate entry fees, or timing the stops yourself. The fixed schedule is what fits all four major stops and the cliffs into a single day from Dublin.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

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

The full tour is 12 hours. The drive to the cliffs takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours, with stops along the way in Kinvara and through the Burren.

Is the Cliffs of Moher entrance fee included?

Yes, the €10 visitor centre ticket is included in the tour price. Access to the Atlantic Edge Exhibition is also included.

Where do you eat lunch on this tour?

Lunch is in Doolin, a village near the cliffs. Food is not included, but there are local restaurants and cafes with seafood, sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan options.

How much time do you spend at the Cliffs of Moher?

You have 90 minutes at the cliffs. You can walk the clifftop paths, visit the Atlantic Edge Exhibition, use the cafes, or explore at your own pace.

What's included in the tour price?

Cliffs of Moher visitor centre entry, professional guide, air-conditioned transport, live commentary, WiFi on board, USB charging ports, and all taxes and fees.

What time do you return to Dublin?

The tour arrives back in Dublin city center around 8 p.m.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel or accommodation pickup is included. You'll be assigned a specific pickup location and time when you book.

Can you change your pickup location?

Yes, but you must contact the tour operator by phone or email by 5 p.m. the day before to request a change to a different pickup point.

Are there restroom stops on the tour?

Yes, there are ample restroom stops throughout the itinerary, including at the visitor centre at the Cliffs of Moher.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

Yes. The visitor centre has elevators, viewing platforms, golf carts, and cafes with views, so you can enjoy the cliffs without extensive walking. There are also several kilometers of optional walking trails if you choose to explore further.