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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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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

“This was a lovely experience for a day trip along the Wild Atlantic Way! Tommy, our driver, was so friendly and a font of knowledge on Irish history, geography and culture. Beautiful scenery punctuated by a series of stops which made the bus ride enjoyable.…”

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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 truly a highlight of our trip to Ireland! The tour was well run and provided some really interesting historical knowledge - our tour guide Ian was very knowledge and fun! The actual sheepdog demonstration was incredible!!! It was such a neat experience and…”

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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

“Pablo was a great tour guide. His bus driving is 5 stars! The length of time at each stop was perfect.”

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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

“I loved the tour! Not only were the locations and stops beautiful, the guide Gerry made everything far more interesting with historical context. I highly recommend the experience.”

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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

“We had an excellent day on this tour. The bus was comfortable and the guide was wonderful. We made several spots and had an appropriate amount of time at each spot. Alan, our guide, was an excellent story teller and we appreciated his style of…”

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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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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

“John took us to many places we would not have experienced on a large tour. He was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend John and this tour enough!”

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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

“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

“Fantastic ride, really enjoyed the trot and canter. Peter and his team made the ride fun for everyone no matter how experienced the rider. Views were spectacular, local knowledge was unbelievable and the whole ride was absolutely fantRead more”

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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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