Ireland · THE BURREN
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever is planning: 15 burren tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway City by air-conditioned coach. Full visitor centre time, wild west views, lively Galway.
“Great tour! Peter (tour guide) and Rob (driver) were amazing!! Definitely recommend to anyone thinking of exploring more of Ireland”
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway via the Wild Atlantic Way. Guided day trip with visitor centre entry and sea views.
“Great Day Trip would highly recommend as this trip covers it all in one day. Our tour guide Aoife was brilliant and very knowledgeable.”
Guided Dublin day trip to Cliffs of Moher, Doolin lunch, The Burren, and Galway, with included entry, Wi-Fi, and scenic stops.
“Kevin (driver) was amazing! Very fun day, comfortable bus, great lunch stop. Would recommend!”
Full-day Cliffs of Moher and Burren tour from Galway with a live guide, Wild Atlantic Way viewpoints, Dunguaire Castle, and 2 hours at Moher.
“Paddy ist a great guide! His knowlege about history, geology and legends packed into nice little stories kept us very exited and entertained as we rode through the beautiful landscape.”
Dublin day tour to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Galway, with coach transport, guided storytelling, and included cliff entry.
“Quite possibly the worst tour ever. Bus broke down, no communication as to where our next ride was coming from, didn’t see half of what was on the tour, got back late, not enough seats on the bus. The list goes on. DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR. The company is dodgy and wouldn’t even offer a refund for the trip. Awful time.”
Coach day trip from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, with dolmen, castle, Celtic crosses, and time to explore.
“Our group of 13 had a great time. We loved everything about this trip, especially Tommy our tour guide who was very informative and friendly. We also loved our lunch stop at McGanns.”
Guided Galway day trip to the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren, with stops in Kinvara, ancient tombs, and a Doolin pub lunch.
“Absolutely loved the tour. Tommy was our guide, and he was the best guide. He had a great blend of history, myths, and funny anecdotes. The tour itself was the perfect amount of time. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Day trip by train and coach from Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay with guided stops.
“Our guide, David Carse, is very knowledgeable and friendly. The view at the cliffs is beautiful. Windy day.”
A guided day from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, with village photo stops, free chocolate, and a 2-hour cliff walk.
“Great way to see the beautiful countryside, cliffs of Moher, wild Atlantic way. All with an amazing driver who also manages to tell an unbelievable amount of history. Drivers name is Phil. I would recommend this for sure.”
Galway day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Wild Atlantic Way with Dunguaire and Doolin photo stops, plus Cliffs entry included.
“It was great!! Our tour guide Paul from Atlantic Way Tours, was very funny and informative. The cliffs, the castle, the towns…. Another item checked off my bucket list. Amazing experience!”
Private full day tour from Galway to the Burren and Cliffs of Moher with personal guide, photo stops, castle, dolmen, chocolate, and Doolin
“We left Galway to visit a couple of castles (Dungaire and Newtown), the Cliffs of Moher, Caherconnell Sheepdog demonstration and Poulnabrone Dolmen. The highlight and focus of the tour was the Cliffs of Moher. You should plan on staying for at least an hour to take in the best views and visit the information center. Our guide was very receptive to our party of 4 needs and made multiple extra stops for photos and restroom breaks,”
Self-guided e-bike tour of the Burren in County Clare, starting Kilfenora. Electric bikes, marked route, and ancient sites for $78.
“We did the shorter 24 km eBike self tour. We enjoyed the scenery and the bikes made it very easy for our group of 23 year old to 59 year old.”
Private 8-hour Galway tour to the Burren and Cliffs of Moher with Ulla, scenic photo stops, and Cliffs entry included for up to 3.
“Ulla is a fabulous guide. Her knowledge, her passion, and personality all came out during our day together. She balanced how much to tell us and when to just be quiet and let us enjoy the surroundings. As well, she is an excellent drive. We would highly recommend her. Thank you Ulla for a memorable day. Glenda and Alan.”
Guided electric bike tour of Ireland’s Burren, with Kilfenora Cathedral, Noughaval Church, and Poulnabrone Dolmen plus stress-free navigation.
“Nice ride with a great guide! We thoroughly enjoyed our day, saw lots of interesting sites while out in the open air.”
Aran knitting at Faerie Fort Farm near Galway, with heritage stories, cable-stitch practice, and Irish tea and cake in a 2-hour private class.
“This is an authentic Irish experience. Stephanie lives on a 209 year old family farm. She is a talented knitter and crafter. Her knowledge of the area’s history and of the knitting patterns for Aran sweaters is vast and quite interesting. She made brown bread with smoked salmon and coffee/tea for us. Delicious! The journey getting to her authentic farm was fun too. She was also a great teacher, having try knitting patterns and provided the patterns to us. Amazing!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
