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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

“Magical, amazing, interesting & fun! Dave was so accommodating, friendly and funny! Great DJ too. It was the best because of him”

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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

“We began our visit at Caherconnell with a tour of the stone fort given by a truly kind, hilarious and enthusiastic guide named Sean. He was such a good sport and didn’t skimp on any aspect of the tour even though he would have been…”

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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

“Great value for the price. I wouldn't have paid more but I didn't mind what we did pay (50 euro in October 2025). Included some funny commentary from the bus driver. Really liked the pub we stopped at for lunch. Only weird thing is they…”

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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

“Cliffs of Moher was a thrilling experience and it helped me capture the historical essence of the land. The guide was excellent and helped us learn a lot about the Galway history.”

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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

“Our driver, Pavel, was great. He was informative and helpful - even told a few jokes. Throughout our trip, the weather was phenomenal, except for our tour day. We were unable to see the Cliffs of Moher due to a low mist but my family…”

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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

“Alan was a fantastic tour guide and really added to the experience. Scenery was beautiful and the ferry cruise under the cliffs and going to Aran Islands was fantastic.”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Interesting overall.rained so no bird of prey show.still charged €61 knowing it was cancelled.....40 mins in the cave....priced overthe top I think.....”

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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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