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15 Best Burren Tours

The Burren circuits: the limestone moonscape’s rare flowers, Aillwee’s caves, Caherconnell fort with sheepdog demonstrations and Dunguaire castle on the shore road. The sheepdogs steal every tour; the geology forgives them.

1.Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

Discover Ireland’s stunning Cliffs of Moher, Burren landscape, and historic sites on this full-day guided tour from Galway—great value and expert guides included.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was a great tour of the caves (comes at extra price of 10 euro though), and the burren and cliffs were wonderful !”

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2.Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Tour from Galway

Discover Ireland’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Galway, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Dunguaire Castle, and more with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Even though the cliffs were not very visible when we went, Patrick was a great tour guide and we saw a lot. Perfect day trip”

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4.Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Tour with a 2 hour stop at Cliffs

Discover the rugged beauty of Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher and the Burren on this 8-hour guided tour from Galway. Includes a scenic stop at Dunguaire Castle and a chocolate treat.

★ 5.0

“Alan was a great driver and host. He stopped to let us take a lot of pictures but still managed to keep us on track. The history lesson was great. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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6.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Wild Atlantic Way day tour from Galway city

Discover Ireland's stunning landscapes on this full-day tour from Galway, exploring the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Wild Atlantic Way with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Great driver and guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour. Perfect amount of stops and time stayed at each stop.”

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7.Cliffs of Moher, Aran Island & Burren tour from Galway. Guided.

Explore the iconic Cliffs of Moher from land and sea, visit the Aran Islands and Burren on this guided day trip from Galway, offering stunning views and authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“The Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Island boat tour as well as the Aran Island horse and buggy tour were all great experiences. The tour guide was great too!”

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8.Private Burren and Cliffs of Moher Full Day Tour

Discover Ireland’s stunning natural and archaeological sites on this private full-day tour from Galway, including the Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone Dolmen, and more.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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9.Cliffs of Moher and Burren Private Tour from Galway

Discover the Cliffs of Moher and Burren on a private, chauffeur-driven tour from Galway. Enjoy flexible stops, insider knowledge, and stunning scenery at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“Had a fun filled day. Darius - our guide & chauffer was extremely well composed. We had a toddler with 6 folks and the vehicle was top notch, it was Merc mpv. Trip started from our pick up location at Fairview Road around 10:30 am…”

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10.The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Full Day Private Tour from Galway

Discover Ireland’s stunning west coast on a private, customizable tour from Galway, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and more with a local guide.

★ 5.0

“The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren was a wonderful trip made all the more special by our wonderful guide Ulla. She was knowledgeable, friendly and gave us the freedom when we wanted it, to explore on our own. A fantastic day trip!”

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11.Guided Tour of Aillwee Cave and Visit to the Birds of Prey Centre

Discover Ireland's Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre with this guided tour. Explore underground caverns, enjoy flying displays, and sample local treats.

★ 4.0

“The tour of the cave, the history and story behind it was fascinating. Shout out to Des, our guide, for being both informative and entertaining! We didn’t visit the other attractions here.”

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12.Aran Knitting, History and Heritage in the Burren

Discover the art of Aran knitting on a private farm tour in Galway's Burren, blending tradition, landscape, and homemade Irish fare in an intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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13.Horse riding – Burren Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare. Guided. 3 hours.

Discover Ireland’s stunning Burren landscape on a guided horseback ride from Lisdoonvarna, with scenic views, friendly horses, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. Nice horses, beautiful views. Very accommodating for a group including experienced riders and one who had never been on a horse. Everyone enjoyed the day out and rode according to their abilities. Cannot recommended highly enough!”

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14.Private Day Tour from Galway to the Burren & The Cliffs of Moher

Discover Ireland’s iconic sights with this private Galway day tour to the Burren and Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy personalized service, stunning views, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“A fabulous tour of all the necessary sights from Galway--Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Ailwee Caves. John B of Lally tours was a charming, well-informed, engaging and humorous driver and very accommodating. Well worth the time and reasonable cost.”

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