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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

“Great tour to knock out all the site seeing spots on this side of Ireland. Good history lesson too with knowledgeable guide.”

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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

“Our tour guide was excellent. He gave us a lot of information about the sites and countryside. He even included stories of long ago passed down to generations. the pub we stopped at in Doolin for lunch was excellent! Fast service and the best Fish…”

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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

“The guided fort tour was informative and the guide made sure my daughter was engaged with his stories and jokes. We had excellent weather, but if you don’t, the herding demonstration was covered and enclosed on 3 sides. Add bonus, especially for younger kids, they…”

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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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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

“Our driver, John B, was the consummate professional. Aside from effortlessly navigating a large coach through tiny roads, he offered detailed and impassioned explanations of our tour surroundings and history that truly enriched our overall visit to and understanding of Ireland. Had a soothing narration…”

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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

“It was an amazing experience, and we saw beautiful Irish countryside plus the Cliffs of Moher. We also stopped for lunch in a beautiful little town. The tour guide was amazing and the driver kept us safe and happy.”

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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

“Wonderful visit to Inisheer and Cliffs of Mohr. Alan our driver and guide was great! Beautiful day and one of the best tours on our trip.”

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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

“We had a fantastic day at the Birds of prey and Aillwee Caves. It cost €71 euro for family of 2ad +2ch and was worth every penny. The Bird handlers Abby and Declan were fantastic. The children got lots of opportunities to ask questions and…”

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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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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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