Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis & Limerick Day Tour

Two hours at the Cliffs, then a town most tours skip entirely

You leave Dublin at 7 AM and spend nearly two hours exploring the Cliffs of Moher with entry included, then move through Ennis, a town most tours skip, where you can shop, eat, or join a free walking tour. Limerick's Medieval Quarter gives you another three hours to explore Viking history and local pubs before the return journey home around 7:45 PM. Transport, guide, two optional walking tours, and all entry fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher and Limerick

• Meet at Starbucks Café, Dublin
• Travel to Cliffs of Moher
• Explore Cliffs of Moher and Visitor Centre
• Visit Ennis town and optional walking tour
• Lunch in Ennis traditional pubs
• Arrive in Limerick City
• Free time or optional Limerick walking tour
• Depart Limerick for Dublin
• Short rest stop en route
• Return and drop off in Dublin

The experience

Hands grip the coach rail at 7 AM outside Starbucks on Crampton Quay. That's the moment the Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Limerick day tour actually begins. You leave the city before rush hour hits, which means the drive west stays smooth and the guide can talk without shouting over traffic. By 10:45 AM you're standing at the edge of the Atlantic, and the Cliffs of Moher aren't a quick photo stop. You get nearly two full hours to walk the Atlantic Ledge, find the angles the guide points out, watch for seabirds, and just stand there if you want to. The Visitor Centre is included, so you can rest inside, grab a coffee, use the facilities without paying extra. Your seat on the coach stays yours: everything's locked while you're up there.

After the cliffs, most tours rush back to Dublin. This one doesn't. Ennis comes next, and it's the kind of place that changes how you think about a day trip. It's won the Purple Flag Award for being Ireland's friendliest town, and it actually feels like it. The streets are lined with independent shops, old pubs with live music happening in the afternoon, and the guide offers a free 20-minute walking tour if you want it. You don't have to join. Plenty of people grab lunch alone in a traditional bar and just sit with a pint and the sound of a fiddle. The choice is yours, which is the whole point. You're not being herded.

Limerick arrives around 3:30 PM, and this is where the tour separates itself from the standard west coast run. You're in the Medieval Quarter on King's Island, where Vikings settled in the 9th century and the streets still feel like they remember it. There's another optional walking tour (this one focused on Limerick's Viking and medieval history), or you can wander the cathedrals and museums on your own time. The city has real pubs, real character, and you're not rushed. Departure back to Dublin is 5:15 PM, with a rest stop along the way. You roll back into the city around 7:45 PM, dropped off on D'Olier Street, just a few hundred meters from where you started.

The whole thing runs on a professional driver and a separate expert guide who stays with you all day, not someone doubling as both. WiFi works on the coach. If you need front-row seating for mobility reasons, let the team know before the morning and they'll have it ready. The tour travels on winding mountain roads, so if motion sickness is a concern, that's worth knowing upfront.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or central pickup at 7 AM, return transport by air-conditioned coach with a professional driver and expert guide, entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, nearly two hours of free time at the cliffs, free time to explore Ennis with an optional 20-minute walking tour, free time in Limerick's Medieval Quarter with an optional complimentary walking tour of Viking and medieval heritage, WiFi on board, and a rest stop on the return journey. You're dropped off on D'Olier Street around 7:45 PM.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (26 and older) · Youth (3 to 25 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “The coach is metallic grey with silver writing and the company logo of a lovely dog as the livery.”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Wild Rover Tours

Is this one for you?This works well if you want the main west coast attractions without arranging your own transport and timing: the fixed schedule fits the Cliffs, two towns, and the return to Dublin into a single day, and the two optional walking tours mean you get local insight without being locked into a rigid pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 25 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the tour leave Dublin?

7 AM from Starbucks Café at 1–3 Crampton Quay, Dublin D02 EW97. Arrive 10 minutes early.

How long do you spend at the Cliffs of Moher?

Nearly two full hours, arriving around 10:45 AM. Entry to the Visitor Centre is included.

Is lunch included?

No, but you have free time in Ennis and Limerick to eat at pubs and restaurants. The guide offers a free 20-minute walking tour in Ennis if you want local recommendations.

Are the walking tours mandatory?

No. Walking tours in Ennis and Limerick are optional and complimentary. You can explore on your own pace instead.

What time does the tour end?

Around 7:45 PM, depending on traffic. Drop-off is on D'Olier Street, Dublin 2.

Is there WiFi on the coach?

Yes, WiFi is available on board throughout the journey.

Are there bathrooms on the coach?

No, but there are rest stops along the route and facilities at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre and in both towns.

Can I bring luggage or a wheelchair?

Yes. The coach has storage for luggage, wheelchairs, and most items. If you need front-row seating for mobility reasons, notify the team in advance.

Is this tour suitable if I get motion sickness?

The tour travels on winding mountain roads. If motion sickness is a concern, front-row seating may help, but you'll need to arrange this in advance: front rows are reserved for mobility needs.