Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren National Park, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway Day Trip
by Finn McCools Tours
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The tour begins with a 15-minute stop at Barrack Obama Plaza, a service station honoring former U.S. President Barack Obama with Irish-American connections. After this break, the coach passes through Ennistymon and Lahinch before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher. Visitors have 2 hours to explore the cliffs and access the Visitor Experience, taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean and spotting wildlife like whales, basking sharks, puffins, and porpoises. Following the cliffs, the route continues through the Burren National Park and along the Wild Atlantic Way coastal road. The Burren covers 1500 hectares and features a landscape of karst rocks, with 75% of Ireland’s native plants including Mediterranean, Arctic, and Alpine species. The park also contains ancient monuments such as megalithic tombs, fairy forts, and Celtic crosses. The journey continues with a drive-by of 16th-century Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara village, notable for its intact exterior walls and literary history linked to Irish writers like W.B. Yeats and J.M. Synge. The tour ends with a 1.5 to 2-hour visit to Galway city, known as Ireland’s Cultural Capital and home to the historic ‘City of the Tribes.’ Visitors can explore its streets, enjoy seafood, and hear traditional Irish music before returning to Dublin in the evening.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barrack Obama Plaza
This first stop lasts 15 minutes at Barrack Obama Plaza, a service station dedicated to former U.S. President Barack Obama, whose ancestors came from nearby Moneygall. Visitors can buy snacks, take photos with the Obama statue, and see the Conan O’Brien Air Pump, named after the talk show host’s visit.
15 min
Drive through Ennistymon and Lahinch
After leaving Barrack Obama Plaza, the coach travels past Limerick and Ennis, crosses under the River Shannon—the longest and widest river in Ireland—and passes Bunratty Castle. The route continues through County Clare, including Ennistymon, famous for the challenging ‘Kissing Corner’ turn which the driver expertly navigates.
Cliffs of Moher
Visitors spend 2 hours at the Cliffs of Moher, which rise to 214 meters (702 feet) at their highest point and stretch along the coast. The cliffs offer views over the Atlantic Ocean with wildlife such as whales, basking sharks, puffins, and porpoises visible depending on the season. The cliffs’ rock formations date back over 300 million years, showing fossilized river remains.
120 min
Drive through Burren and Wild Atlantic Way
Leaving the cliffs, the coach drives through the Burren region and along the Wild Atlantic Way, a long coastal road extending from northern to southern Ireland. The route includes the village of Lisdoonvarna and follows the coast along Galway Bay toward Galway city, passing abandoned homes from the Great Famine and local landscapes.
Burren National Park
The Burren National Park covers 1500 hectares and features karst rock formations ideal for photography. It offers views of the Aran Islands and the Twelve Bens mountain range. The park contains 75% of Ireland’s native plant species, including Mediterranean, Arctic, and Alpine flora. Historical sites here include megalithic tombs, fairy forts, and Celtic crosses, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.
Dunguaire Castle drive-by
Shortly after crossing into County Galway, the tour passes Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara village. This 16th-century castle is well preserved with intact exterior walls. It has connections to Irish literary figures such as W.B. Yeats and J.M. Synge and sits by the waterside close to the fishing harbor where traditional Galway Hooker boats can sometimes be seen.
Galway city visit
Galway city is visited for 1.5 to 2 hours. Known as Ireland’s Cultural Capital, it has a long history from early Claddagh Fisher-Kings to the medieval ‘City of the Tribes.’ Visitors can explore lively streets, enjoy local seafood, listen to traditional music, and experience both busy and quiet parts of the city before the return trip.
90 min
Return to Dublin
The coach returns to Dublin around 7:30 PM after the day’s stops.
Meeting point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 Ireland Between 7:30pm and 8:30pm
End point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 Ireland Between 7:30pm and 8:30pm
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren National Park, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway Day Trip
by Finn McCools Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€140.40Overview
The tour begins with a 15-minute stop at Barrack Obama Plaza, a service station honoring former U.S. President Barack Obama with Irish-American connections. After this break, the coach passes through Ennistymon and Lahinch before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher. Visitors have 2 hours to explore the cliffs and access the Visitor Experience, taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean and spotting wildlife like whales, basking sharks, puffins, and porpoises. Following the cliffs, the route continues through the Burren National Park and along the Wild Atlantic Way coastal road. The Burren covers 1500 hectares and features a landscape of karst rocks, with 75% of Ireland’s native plants including Mediterranean, Arctic, and Alpine species. The park also contains ancient monuments such as megalithic tombs, fairy forts, and Celtic crosses. The journey continues with a drive-by of 16th-century Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara village, notable for its intact exterior walls and literary history linked to Irish writers like W.B. Yeats and J.M. Synge. The tour ends with a 1.5 to 2-hour visit to Galway city, known as Ireland’s Cultural Capital and home to the historic ‘City of the Tribes.’ Visitors can explore its streets, enjoy seafood, and hear traditional Irish music before returning to Dublin in the evening.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barrack Obama Plaza
This first stop lasts 15 minutes at Barrack Obama Plaza, a service station dedicated to former U.S. President Barack Obama, whose ancestors came from nearby Moneygall. Visitors can buy snacks, take photos with the Obama statue, and see the Conan O’Brien Air Pump, named after the talk show host’s visit.
15 min
Drive through Ennistymon and Lahinch
After leaving Barrack Obama Plaza, the coach travels past Limerick and Ennis, crosses under the River Shannon—the longest and widest river in Ireland—and passes Bunratty Castle. The route continues through County Clare, including Ennistymon, famous for the challenging ‘Kissing Corner’ turn which the driver expertly navigates.
Cliffs of Moher
Visitors spend 2 hours at the Cliffs of Moher, which rise to 214 meters (702 feet) at their highest point and stretch along the coast. The cliffs offer views over the Atlantic Ocean with wildlife such as whales, basking sharks, puffins, and porpoises visible depending on the season. The cliffs’ rock formations date back over 300 million years, showing fossilized river remains.
120 min
Drive through Burren and Wild Atlantic Way
Leaving the cliffs, the coach drives through the Burren region and along the Wild Atlantic Way, a long coastal road extending from northern to southern Ireland. The route includes the village of Lisdoonvarna and follows the coast along Galway Bay toward Galway city, passing abandoned homes from the Great Famine and local landscapes.
Burren National Park
The Burren National Park covers 1500 hectares and features karst rock formations ideal for photography. It offers views of the Aran Islands and the Twelve Bens mountain range. The park contains 75% of Ireland’s native plant species, including Mediterranean, Arctic, and Alpine flora. Historical sites here include megalithic tombs, fairy forts, and Celtic crosses, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.
Dunguaire Castle drive-by
Shortly after crossing into County Galway, the tour passes Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara village. This 16th-century castle is well preserved with intact exterior walls. It has connections to Irish literary figures such as W.B. Yeats and J.M. Synge and sits by the waterside close to the fishing harbor where traditional Galway Hooker boats can sometimes be seen.
Galway city visit
Galway city is visited for 1.5 to 2 hours. Known as Ireland’s Cultural Capital, it has a long history from early Claddagh Fisher-Kings to the medieval ‘City of the Tribes.’ Visitors can explore lively streets, enjoy local seafood, listen to traditional music, and experience both busy and quiet parts of the city before the return trip.
90 min
Return to Dublin
The coach returns to Dublin around 7:30 PM after the day’s stops.
Meeting point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 Ireland Between 7:30pm and 8:30pm
End point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 Ireland Between 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.