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Our pick: Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway — € 55 (8h 15m, 4.86★ · 2,144). Best value: Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Doolin Lunch — € 55 (7h, 4.90★ · 767).

4.8 8 experiences from € 55 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-29
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from GalwayOur pick€ 55 p.p.
€ 55
8h 15m4.86★ · 2,144free—
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Doolin LunchBest value€ 55 p.p.
€ 55
7h4.90★ · 767free—
Galway to Connemara: Day Trip with Hikes & Salthill Stop€ 55 p.p.
€ 55
7h 30m4.75★ · 208free—
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Lunch€ 59 p.p.
€ 59
8h4.82★ · 576free—
Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Leenane€ 65 p.p.
€ 65
7h 30m4.79★ · 1,270free—
Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway: 2 hours at the summit€ 85 p.p.
€ 85
8h4.74★ · 135free—
Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & sconesTop rated€ 125 p.p.
€ 125
5h4.97★ · 267free—
Galway: Cliffs of Moher Cruise & Aran Islands Day Trip€ 130 p.p.
€ 130
8h 45m4.90★ · 441free—

Real price per person across the 8 options: € 55–€ 130 (median € 59).

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Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & scones
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Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & scones★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (267)5hA guided bike tour of Inisheer, the smallest of the three Aran Islands, departing from Doolin with ferry included. You cycle the island for two hours with a live English-speaking guide, see sunken graveyards and shipwrecks, then sit down to home-baked scones and tea while hearing stories from a local islander. If you prefer not to cycle, a tractor-drawn carriage tour is available at no extra charge. The whole day runs five hours from Doolin.Is it for me?If you have a morning or afternoon in Doolin and want to see the Aran Islands without renting a car or building an itinerary, this tour handles the ferry, the bike rental, the cafe reservation and the timing — you just show up at the pier and ride.Free cancellationKids −19%from€ 125View ›
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway
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Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (2,144)8h 15mYou depart Galway at 10am and spend the day moving through the Burren's stone sites — a 5,800-year-old dolmen, a 16th-century castle, and the fishing village of Doolin — before reaching the Cliffs of Moher for two hours of free time to walk the edge and absorb the scale. Lunch is your own cost in Doolin. The coach returns you to Galway city centre at 6:15pm with the guide's commentary filling the drive.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Burren and Cliffs of Moher in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and included entrance fee mean you show up, get driven to each stop in order, and return to Galway by early evening.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 55View ›
Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Leenane
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Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Leenane★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (1,270)7h 30mA full-day guided tour of Connemara departing from Galway, with hotel pickup, a driver/guide in English, and entry to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden included. The route covers Oughterard, the Maam Cross junction, Leenane Village on Killary Harbour, and returns via Salthill Promenade. The guide shares the history of the Irish language and its living presence in Connemara despite its decline elsewhere in Ireland. Minimum passenger numbers apply; cancellation is possible after confirmation if the group does not meet requirements, with an alternative tour or full refund offered.Is it for me?Spend a full day moving through Connemara's mountains, coastline and Kylemore Abbey with one guide, one vehicle and one pickup—everything coordinated so you focus on the landscape and stories, not logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%from€ 65View ›
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Doolin Lunch
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Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Doolin Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (767)7hYou’ll feel Atlantic spray on your face at the Cliffs of Moher, wander ancient limestone in the Burren, and share a cozy lunch break in Doolin village. With a local guide handling stories and logistics (plus entry fees included), this day trip from Galway gives you time to breathe salty air and let Ireland’s west coast sink in.Is it for me?Depart Galway at noon and arrive at the Cliffs of Moher ready to walk—entry included, route fixed, no car rental or planning needed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 55View ›
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Lunch
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Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (576)8hYou’ll stand at the edge of Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher, taste fresh chocolate in a tiny Burren workshop, explore Dunguaire Castle’s ancient stones, and share lunch in Doolin village. Expect wild Atlantic winds, warm local stories, and moments that linger long after you’re back in Galway.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 59View ›
Galway: Cliffs of Moher Cruise & Aran Islands Day Trip
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Galway: Cliffs of Moher Cruise & Aran Islands Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (441)8h 45mYou're picked up from your Galway hotel and driven to Doolin Pier, where you board a boat that takes you directly under the Cliffs of Moher. From there, a ferry carries you to Inis Oirr island for a few hours of walking and exploring O'Brien's Castle. After the return ferry, you drive the Wild Atlantic Way back to Galway, seeing a completely different coastline on the way home. The whole loop takes a day, includes transport and guide, and you never drive the same road twice.Is it for me?Best for travelers based in Galway who want to see the Cliffs of Moher, an Aran Island, and the Wild Atlantic Way in one day without arranging separate transport, ferries, or timing — the looped route and included guide handle all the logistics and navigation.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 130View ›
Galway to Connemara: Day Trip with Hikes & Salthill Stop
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Galway to Connemara: Day Trip with Hikes & Salthill Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (208)7h 30mYou’ll breathe in Connemara’s wild air on this day trip from Galway, hike through mossy trails with time to pause for tea or scones, hear local stories from your guide, and finish with salty breezes along Salthill Promenade. There’s space for quiet moments — or small surprises you’ll remember later.Free cancellationKids −18%from€ 55View ›
Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway: 2 hours at the summit
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Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway: 2 hours at the summit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (135)8hYou travel from Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way with a local driver guide, stopping at Dunguaire Castle and the Burren before reaching the Cliffs of Moher. You get 2 hours to explore the cliffs, visitor centre entry is included, and lunch happens at Doolin Hotel on your own. Plan for a full day out—roughly 10 to 11 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the main Cliffs of Moher and Burren highlights in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately—the fixed itinerary and included entry mean you just show up and the day unfolds. Expect a full day out, roughly 10 to 11 hours, with most time spent driving and at the cliffs themselves.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 85View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.86 out of 5 across 2,144 reviews.

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