Day Trips

From Galway: Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Tour

Tourists viewing the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland.

tourists observing O'Brien's Tower at the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, under a blue sky.

Cliffs of Moher overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in County Clare, Ireland.

Tourists enjoying the view at Cliffs of Moher, Ireland.

Duration

5 hrs 15 mins

Free cancellation

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4.4/5(118)

Patricia P

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The bus left on time from a central location just one block from our hotel. We arrived at the cliffs when there weren’t many people there yet. The trip was comfortable. The views along the way are very enjoyable. The cliffs are spectacular. We had time to walk around and take lots of photos. We recommend the tour.

Tjark T

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Very good experience. The early start (08:00 a.m. tour) get's you there before it's too crowded and you can get a lot of nice pictures. Also our driver was quiet a funny guy who had a lot of interesting facts about the town's and surrounding area's we drove through. Definitively recommend.

Lauren W

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

After missing the bus to get to the cliffs (make sure you are earlier than 15 minutes early), I decided to try the city bus to get to the cliffs. The company was very accommodating and ensured that I could find the tour bus and enter the cliffs without the group. The cliffs were amazing and the communication between the company was second to none. I would highly recommend this tour! 5 hours is a great amount of time to explore the cliffs.

Jan A

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Great tour. We arrived at the cliffs early enough to beat the crowds, around 9:30, (we were the 3rd bus) and were able to take our time exploring. We also had a small bus so navigating the roads was less stressful. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. We picked this tour because it wasn't an all day trip, we arrived back to Galway around 1 pm and had time to explore, have lunch and shop,

Thais R

Solo

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The tour took place in a minibus and was very punctual. The driver was great and very polite. We had two hours to properly explore the cliffs, and we returned at the agreed time. The meeting point was very central in Galway. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

Spend a half day at Cliffs of Moher with two hours to walk along cliffside paths, pause at viewpoints, and explore freely without following a guide.

Settle into a spacious coach as the route unfolds past fields and villages, with an experienced driver navigating every turn for a steady journey.

Enter the visitor centre to learn about the cliffs’ geology and wildlife, adding context to the sweeping views you see from the paths outside.

Half-day tour of Cliffs of Moher

Round-trip AC coach transfers from Galway City

Entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

2 hours of free time at the Cliffs of Moher

Experienced driver

Guide

Food and drink

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Hotel transfers

TOTAL DURATION5 hours 25 minutes - 5 hours 25 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hyde hotel, Forster Street Galway
Get direction
1 hr 35 min by a/c bus
77 km
1. Cliffs of Moher
2 hr
1 attraction
Explore one of Ireland’s most magnificent places and stand atop sheer edges dropping into the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning 8km, look down 702 feet below you.
Highlights
Visitor Center
Tickets included
1 hr 36 min by a/c bus
75.4 km
End point
Hyde hotel, Forster Street Galway
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

118 reviews
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What our guests say
Lauren W
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
After missing the bus to get to the cliffs (make sure you are earlier than 15 minutes early), I decided to try the city bus to get to the cliffs. The company was very accommodating and ensured that I could find the tour bus and enter the cliffs without the group. The cliffs were amazing and the communication between the company was second to none. I would highly recommend this tour! 5 hours is a great amount of time to explore the cliffs.
Patricia P
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The bus left on time from a central location just one block from our hotel. We arrived at the cliffs when there weren’t many people there yet. The trip was comfortable. The views along the way are very enjoyable. The cliffs are spectacular. We had time to walk around and take lots of photos. We recommend the tour.
Tjark T
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Very good experience. The early start (08:00 a.m. tour) get's you there before it's too crowded and you can get a lot of nice pictures. Also our driver was quiet a funny guy who had a lot of interesting facts about the town's and surrounding area's we drove through. Definitively recommend.
Ann-sophie C
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Nature is even more breathtaking in real life. A reliable and safe driver.
Omar B
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Perfect tour for a half day trip to the cliffs of moher. We had enough time to visit indoor and outdoor properly. Great driver ( guide)

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are not allowed on the coach and at the Cliffs of Moher.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, as some areas of the Cliffs of Moher may have uneven terrain.

Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

Additional information

Guided commentary is not provided; the journey is unguided.

Luggage is permitted on board, making this tour suitable for travelers checking out of accommodations or catching onward connections.

The tour operates daily, with a maximum of 53 guests (up to 61 in peak season).

The Cliffs of Moher are subject to fog and poor weather, which is common on the West Coast, so be prepared for variable conditions.

Return to Galway City is scheduled to allow time for onward bus or train connections, but rare traffic delays may occur.

Puffin season at the Cliffs is in spring and summer.

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