Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway

Overview

Escape Dublin’s hustle and bustle for the rugged coastal splendor of the Cliffs of Moher and Galway city on an enriching full-day excursion from the Irish capital. Admire stunning Irish countryside and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way to the soaring Cliffs of Moher, where you’ll explore independently. You can absorb the cosmopolitan charm of Galway city on an included but optional walking tour, or at your leisure.

• Full-day trip by coach from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway city

• Stroll along the cliffs and admire views out to Galway Bay and the Aran Islands

• Travel along part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, a scenic coastal route

• Stay connected and share as you go with onboard 4G Wi-Fi

What's Included

• Professional guide

• Guided walking tour Galway City

• Entrance fees to all attractions.

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• WiFi on board

• Customers are welcome to bring their luggage on tour (inc suitcases) at no extra charge.

What To Expect

Emerge early and depart from your chosen meeting point in a comfortable, climate-controlled touring coach with free 4G Wi-Fi.

Receive a fascinating introduction to the region from your guide as you gaze out of the window at the staggering scenery on the Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy a slow drive past beautiful medieval Bunratty Castle before arriving at the magnificent Cliffs of Moher.

Revitalize with a drink or snack in the café (own expense) and then immerse yourself in the engaging exhibits of the visitor center. Experience the exhilaration of Ledge, a virtual-reality cliff-face adventure, and then head outside to marvel at the natural majesty of the 700-foot (215-meter) cliffs. Capture fantastic photographs from a variety of vantage points.

After some independent exploration, with insights from your guide, travel onward through the Burren to admire the distinctive lunar landscape of limestone quarries and distinctive plant species. When weather permits, enjoy a short stop to get up close with this majestic ancient landscape.

Learn about Irish music, history, folklore, and culture as you travel to Galway city to embrace the vibrant atmosphere of the former fishing village. An introductory 30-minute walking tour of the city and its harbor is included but optional: You may opt to explore independently for the duration of your visit, or use this as an orientation for your exploration.

Reconvene with your guide at a pre-arranged time and relax during the journey back to your central Dublin meeting point, where the tour concludes.

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (Pass By)

Before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher there is and slow touring pass by opportunity to take photos of Bunratty Castle

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Cliffs Of Moher

With an arrival time at the Cliffs of Moher of just before 11am all passengers are given a ticket by their guide to enter the Visitor Centre. Take a rest break and grab a lite bite to eat before heading out for a walk along the Atlantic Ledge. Beautiful scenery along the Cliff top with abundant wildlife. Your tour guide will offer lots of information as to where to go and what to visit along the walk. Some of the best locations from where to take the best photos dependant on the seasonal changes to the sunlight. On your visit to the Cliffs of Moher you can relax in the knowledge that you will benefit from a full two hours at the site, that's 30 minutes longer than any other day

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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Burren National Park (Pass By)

From the Cliffs of Moher the tour continues onto Galway City. The route taken follows the Wild Atlantic Way which is the coastal route from County Clare into County Galway. In the event of road closure on the coastal road we will take the Cork Screw route from the Cliffs towards Galway. On this route, you will see The Burren's Unique Landscape (photo stop included IF WEATHER PERMITS) and views along The Wild Atlantic Way. The Burren is renowned for its remarkable assemblage of plants and animals, over 70% of Ireland's species of flowers are found there. The region supports Arctic–alpine and Mediterranean Basin plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment.

Dungaire Castle (Pass By)

From the Cliffs of Moher the tour continues onto Galway City. The route taken follows the Wild Atlantic Way which is the coastal route from County Clare into County Galway. You will be travelling through the Burren National Park and during this part of the tour your guide will entertain you with music, stories of folklore, history art and culture.

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Galway

Arriving in the centre of Galway City at approximately 2.30pm we park right in the middle of the city close to Eyre Square. Your tour guide offers all passengers a complimentary walking tour of the Galway which typically takes around minutes. Visiting places such as Spanish Arch and Lynch's Castle, the walking tour is a very popular addition to the itinerary, particularly as the centre of Galway is pedestrianised. The walking tour is optional, many passengers prefer to spend their time in Galway at their own discretion. The place has a wonderful musical and vibrant reputation. Lots of craft shops, small family stores and numerous little artisan cafes. Why not enjoy local fis

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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Galway Bay (Pass By)

Tour of Galway Bay

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Stroller accessible

• Near public transportation

• Most travelers can participate

• Please be at one of the 2 available pickup locations listed and there 15 minutes before the departure time

• Pick up points located on the north and south side of the city

• Children aged 2 and under are not allowed to travel

• Passengers suffering from motion sickness should take preventative medication. We cannot reserve front seats for clients with motion sickness.

• Children aged 2 and under are not allowed to travel

• We no not have bathrooms on board, we stop roughly every 2 hours for a (bathroom) break

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 63 travelers