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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

“John B, our tour guide/driver was incredible! Such an incredible, informing experience with lovely weather and views! Definitely recommend.”

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3.Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

Discover Caherconnell Fort and sheepdog demos in Ireland. Explore ancient history and watch skilled dogs in action—great value and authentic fun.

★ 5.0

“This was a great experience for our family, 5 adults and 5 children ages 7-12. All aspects of the excursion were first rate. Stephanie, resident archeologist, did a great job of providing a detailed explanation of the site and the rest of the team did…”

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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

“This was a great tour. Paddy was a terrific guide and narrator. He knows the history and Irish! Loved the stops. Lunch in Doolin was terrific and loved Hazel Mountain Chocolate Factory. Hike at Cliffs of Moher wonderful. Our driver, Pawel was great too.”

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5.From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Full Day Tour

Discover Ireland’s rugged beauty on this full-day Galway tour to the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren, led by expert guides with lively stories and stunning views.

★ 4.8

“Had an amazing day! Our driver, Jerry Sweeney, was fantastic, and so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area. The views were also absolutely stunning the entire trip. Would definitely recommend taking this tour, it was the highlight of my trip to the…”

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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

“Absolutely wonderful tour of the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher. Sean was an excellent driver. We are not accustomed to narrow winding roads but felt comfortable with Sean. The guide Paddy was also excellent; giving us just the right amount of information about the…”

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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

“Hands down one of the best tours I've done! The four of us had a wonderful time. Seeing the Cliffs from both the bottom and top was an incredible experience. We had fun exploring the island and stopping for a photo shoot in the Burrens.…”

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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

“DC was an outstanding guide! He did such an amazing job of personalizing our experience to meet the needs of 3 generations, including an urgent restroom stop when needed. His commentary and tips made the day so much more interesting and informative, and was such…”

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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

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Stephanie and walked away with new knitting skills I could try out on my next project! Stephanie was kind, welcoming, and a fantastic and patient teacher. It was nice learning from her and seeing her beautiful studio space and…”

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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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