Day Trips

From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands Full-Day Tour

Aerial view of The Burren's coastal landscape with a winding road and ocean.

Group posing for a photo on a rocky shore during a guided tour in the Burren.

Tourist walking a stone path on Inishmore, Aran Islands, with ocean view.

Dunguaire Castle in Ireland with visitors walking towards the entrance.

Duration

9 hr - 10 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.3/5

(204)

Ann

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Fabulous day out with great commentary from Bertie and skilful bus driver, Connor. Lovely to be with a small group in a very comfortable bus. Well paced day with time for comfort and photo stops. Scenery was incredible. I would have liked a little time in Doolin, rather than just driving through by we had to catch the boat. Seeing the Cliffs of Moher from the sea was incredible and the time on Innis Oirr, one of the Aran Islands, was great.

Nathalie

Sep 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Took my mum along for this day trip and wow, what a memory. Our guide (can’t remember his name, sorry!) had the whole bus laughing with these random sea shanty recommendations. The ferry over to Inisheer was a bit choppy (I nearly lost my sandwich to the wind) but so worth it once we landed. Walked around the tiny village—felt like stepping back in time. We tried the horse cart, which was a riot. The driver let me hold the reins for about 30 seconds (sorry, horse). Weather was honestly nuts, sun then rain then sun. Pro tip: bring a waterproof jacket no matter what. Oh, and get the scone at the little café by the pier. Still thinking about it. 5 stars from me, would drag my whole family next time.

Isabella

Sep 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Had a BLAST on this tour! Went solo and was a bit nervous, but the group was suuuper friendly. Our guide, Pete, was hilarious and knew all the secret spots for the best cliff views. Wind nearly blew my hat off (hold onto ur stuff!), but WOW, standing at the edge is just... EPIC. The boat ride was canceled b/c of choppy water, but we got extra time to wander Inisheer. Def worth it, even with the switch-up. Bring snacks—shops are tiny and sell out quick.

Set off from Galway on a full-day coach tour to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren on an AC coach with an expert driver and professional English-speaking guide.

Stroll along the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and take in sweeping ocean views from above, with entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience included.

Experience the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher from a unique perspective on a scenic cruise beneath their towering, 700-foot-high sea walls.

Take in the charm of Inisheer Island with free time to explore its beaches, ruins, and local culture, with scenic round-trip ferry crossings to and from the island.

Upgrade to a South Connemara coastal drive for even more Atlantic charm, complete with hotel pick-up and a small group of no more than 25 guests.

Full-day tour of Cliffs of Moher and Burren

Round-trip AC coach transfers from Galway

Cliffs of Moher cruise

Entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

2 ferry trips to Inisheer

Free time at Inisheer

Live commentary on board

Professional English-speaking guide and experienced driver

Additional paid upgrades:

Inisheer walking tour

South Connemara scenic drive

Small-group tour of max. 25 guests

Luxury midi-coach

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Entry to Aillwee Cave (available at an additional discounted rate)

Bike rental on the Aran Islands (available at an additional cost)

Horse and cart rental on the Aran Islands (available at an additional cost)

Food and drink

Personal expenses

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Central Galway
Get direction
30 min by a/c bus
26.9 km
1. Dunguaire Castle
Tickets not included
15 min
27 min by a/c bus
23.4 km
2. Aillwee Cave
Tickets not included
30 min
22 min by a/c bus
17.1 km
Passes By
Lisdoonvarna
Corkscrew Hill
3. Cliffs of Moher
Tickets included
90 min
1 activity
Things to do
Cruise
Included (based on selection)
10 min by a/c bus
8.6 km
4. Doolin
45 min
81 min by a/c bus
69.6 km
Passes By
Blackhead Lighthouse
End point
Central 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.

4.3
204 reviews
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What our guests say
Ann
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Fabulous day out with great commentary from Bertie and skilful bus driver, Connor. Lovely to be with a small group in a very comfortable bus. Well paced day with time for comfort and photo stops. Scenery was incredible. I would have liked a little time in Doolin, rather than just driving through by we had to catch the boat. Seeing the Cliffs of Moher from the sea was incredible and the time on Innis Oirr, one of the Aran Islands, was great.
Nathalie
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Took my mum along for this day trip and wow, what a memory. Our guide (can’t remember his name, sorry!) had the whole bus laughing with these random sea shanty recommendations. The ferry over to Inisheer was a bit choppy (I nearly lost my sandwich to the wind) but so worth it once we landed. Walked around the tiny village—felt like stepping back in time. We tried the horse cart, which was a riot. The driver let me hold the reins for about 30 seconds (sorry, horse). Weather was honestly nuts, sun then rain then sun. Pro tip: bring a waterproof jacket no matter what. Oh, and get the scone at the little café by the pier. Still thinking about it. 5 stars from me, would drag my whole family next time.
Isabella
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Had a BLAST on this tour! Went solo and was a bit nervous, but the group was suuuper friendly. Our guide, Pete, was hilarious and knew all the secret spots for the best cliff views. Wind nearly blew my hat off (hold onto ur stuff!), but WOW, standing at the edge is just... EPIC. The boat ride was canceled b/c of choppy water, but we got extra time to wander Inisheer. Def worth it, even with the switch-up. Bring snacks—shops are tiny and sell out quick.
Kimberly
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
We did this with our two teens and had a blast. Guide (Paul?) was great with answering my kids’ weird questions, and even told us where to find the best fudge on Inisheer. Ferry was a little rough but nothing too wild. Cliffs are honestly STUNNING. I took a million pics. The crowd gets heavy after lunch, so go early if you can. Rain jackets = essential. Would totally do it again.
Yuna
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
So much fun! Group of five friends, and none of us had done anything like this before. Our guide, Emer, was a total superstar—so many random stories, we laughed the whole day. The cliffs from the water are INSANE. Felt a bit seasick but recovered quick. Loved the donkeys on Inisheer, they’re adorable. Wish we had more time on the island, but still, perfect day!

What’s not allowed

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

Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited on this experience.

Smoking is not permitted on the coach.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Seasonal bonus: witness puffin migration between May and June along the Wild Atlantic Way.

You may bring your luggage on board.

The Cliffs of Moher cruise and ferry crossings are subject to weather conditions and may be altered or canceled without notice.

Free hotel pick-up is available by request and must be confirmed the day before travel; requests after 5pm the day before cannot be guaranteed.

Lunch is not included, but there are stops for lunch and refreshments.

The tour requires a minimum of eight passengers to operate.

Maximum group size is 53 guests (up to 61 in peak season); some departures may use a smaller luxury midi-coach with a maximum of 25 guests.

Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 mins prior to departure.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.