Top 15 County Clare Tours

1.Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,851 reviews · from $85Our pick

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, the Burren, and Galway on a 13-hour guided coach tour. Guides such as Jonathan, Kevin, Finn, and Rory mix Irish history, music, jokes, and practical tips with dramatic Atlantic scenery. Lunch is extra, and free time at the main stops is limited.

“Kevin was fantastic. He not only drove the bus but was our guide as well. Very informative and sprinkled in some humor which made the day better.”

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2.Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 279 reviews · from $32

From Doolin Pier, you’ll spend about 50 minutes cruising beneath the Cliffs of Moher. The route reaches Hag’s Head, Harry Potter’s Cave, Aill na Searrach, O’Brien’s Tower, and An Branán Mór. Expect open-air views, onboard English commentary, and a multilingual guide by QR code.

“The boat takes you to the ocean side of the Cliffs for about 50 minutes. I would give this five out of five if they took us closer to the cliffs because the closest that we got was about 200 m away.”

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3.Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O’Brien

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Meet Dr Jane O'Brien at Ennis Tourist Information Centre for a 70-minute walk through the town's medieval streets. Hear about famine, rebellion, and riots, see the Daniel O'Connell Monument and Old Abbey, and learn why Ennis is known for traditional Irish music.

“Great introduction to Ennis (and Ireland since we just arrived)! Jane walked us among the streets as she described the history of Ennis and pointed out historical buildings. Highly recommended!”

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4.Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands & Connemara Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $135

Join Lally Tours for a 9.5-hour small-group trip from Galway, limited to 20 people. Guides such as Phil, Barry, and Sean lead you through South Connemara, Inis Oirr, the Cliffs of Moher Cruise, and the Burren, with hosted transfers throughout.

“This is one of the best tours we’ve ever done! Phil knows his stuff and loves his job and it shows. He will make sure you get the best of the best and stop at off the beaten path places to enhance your experience. We went during the heatwave so the bus did get quite warm in the back, but it was record breaking temps, so no way to help that! I would hands down recommend this to anyone wanting to experience the area and learn the history and culture. Wish I had Phil for all the other areas of Ireland we travelled to as well!Read more”

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5.Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe’s Largest Stalactite

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · from $26Best value

Descend 70 feet with an English or Irish speaking guide to see Europe’s largest stalactite, then walk Doolin Cave’s 1km looped eco-trail. Allow 50 minutes, wear warm clothes and closed shoes, and be ready for 125 steps, cool air, and some low cave sections.

“Amazing to see the formation and caves. There’s 128 stairs to get down and up into the caves, but they let you take your time since they can be slippery. Guide was funny and had a lot of info to give! Worth it.”

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6.Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $142

Take a 25-minute ferry from Doolin to Inisheer, then explore the island by guided bike ride or tractor and trailer. Hear local stories from guides such as Tommy, Eleanor, Phil, and Ollie, visit graveyards and shipwrecks, and finish with tea, coffee, and scones in a reserved cafe.

“Exploring the island on a bicycle was the best option! Very beautiful scenery! Our guide, Conor, was great! It was one of my favorite tours!”

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7.Cliffs of Moher Guided Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $39

Walk 8 km from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher with guides such as Ollie, Sofia, Phil, Tommy, or Conor. Expect cliff views, private farmland paths, Irish folklore, several inclines, and a return ride to Doolin arranged at extra cost.

“Ollie was our guide for this walk. He was awesome! We enjoyed the stories of history and myth of the Cliffs of Moher, as well as stories of life in this part of Ireland. The walk is along the cliffside fields and trails, and it can be muddy, so be prepared for that. We highly recommend seeing the Cliffs of Moher in this way - it’s an adventure!”

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8.Private Ennis Essential History Tour with Dr Jane O’Brien

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Join Dr Jane O'Brien for a private, 70-minute walk through Ennis for up to six people. Visit the friary, market lanes, famine sites, historic homes, and cathedral while hearing source-based stories of ordinary life, politics, crime, and faith.

“Jane was extremely versed in the history of Ennis and expressed it to us in such an enjoyable manner. In a little over an hour, you learned about and saw more of Ennis than a typical guide book could convey. Well worth the time.”

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9.Shannon Airport to Galway City, Private Chauffeur Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your chauffeur in Shannon Airport’s arrivals hall, where they will hold a card with your lead passenger’s name. Ride privately to Galway in an air-conditioned premium car or minivan with luggage help, bottled water, onboard WiFi, and a direct journey of about one hour.

“Excellent service! Most enjoyable and safe trip from Shannon airport to Galway. Will definitely book again.”

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10.Private Ennis Dark History Tour with Dr Jane O’Brien (1-6 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Join Dr Jane O'Brien for a 70-minute private walk through Ennis, limited to your group of up to six. Hear stories of the Old Ground Hotel, Gallows Green, famine-era lanes, Biddy Early, the banshee, and Ennis Friary, with a town-centre finish.

“We had a wonderful walking tour through Ennis! Jane was very friendly and full of interesting stories about the town of Ennis, where we were staying for a week.”

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11.Cliffs of Moher and The Burren day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Ennis to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and 5,000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen with Atlantic Way Touring. Guides such as David, Mike, and Tony add local stories, WiFi keeps the ride easy, and smaller roads may lead to extra stops unavailable to large coaches.

“We had the best experience possible and loved every moment. David was a fantastic tour guide and went above and beyond. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer him anyone I wanted good care taken of while in Ireland. We saw so many things and got a feel for the local communities and people. Thank you for making our trip unique and memorable.”

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12.Ballyvaughan: Aillwee Burren Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $31

Spend 2 to 3 hours at Aillwee Burren Experience with a 45-minute cave tour, a 45-minute birds of prey display, woodland paths, and a farm shop selling Burren Gold cheese and handmade fudge.

“Very informative and I liked the bird of prey demonstration with the opportunity to let one of the birds fly on my arm the best. As there are several demonstrations with different birds every day and you can visit several of the demonstrations with the ticket, which is valid for a whole day, the entrance fee is more than justified. Not forgetting, of course, the visit to the cave including a very good guided tour.”

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13.Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Best of Ireland Tours, usually with guide Niall Cleary. See the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle, walk through the Burren, visit a 1,000-year-old stone fort, and watch border collies herd sheep.

“Niall Cleary at Best of Ireland Tours, is a wonderful tour guide! Our family toured Ireland with him for nearly a week, and we feel lucky to have found him. Niall is very knowledgeable and is happy to explain Irish customs, history, geography and just interesting facts that make your trip a richer experience. He's especially kind and considerate of his clients. He takes good care of you and knows every good place to eat lunch, grab a snack or use the restroom in Ireland! He’s also lots of fun and a delightful traveling companion - just talking and laughing with him as we rode in the van was one…”

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14.Shannon Airport to Cork, Private Chauffeur Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel privately from Shannon Airport to Cork in about 90 minutes. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a card showing your name, helps with bags, and provides an air-conditioned car or minivan with WiFi and bottled water. Thomas is one named driver associated with the service.

“Very prompt, courteous and pleasant service. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable, and Thomas provided excellent service. Highly recommend.”

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15.Private Cliffs of Moher Tour Small Group from Ennis, Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Ennis with guide Trevor to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ennistymon Falls, Lisdoonvarna, and Corkscrew Hill. This 5 to 6 hour outing suits small groups that want flexible pacing, hotel pickup, snacks, and fewer crowds than a large coach tour.

“Visited Ireland with an older group of friends and wanted a more private experience visiting the western coast of Ireland (including the cliffs of Moher) than the all day time constraints and large buses packed with people. We were very pleased with this tour from start to finish. Our guide, Trevor was very knowledgeable and accommodating for our older group of friends and flexible with the custom itinerary that we wanted to experience. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour for a more intimate experience of the area with flexibility and wants to avoid the large groups and crowds.”

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