The 15 Best Burren Tours in County Clare

1.Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18,888 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel west from Dublin by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Aoife, Chris, or Richard. See the Cliffs of Moher, cross the Burren, pass Dunguaire Castle, and spend two hours in Galway. It is a long but efficient day, with scenic roads, live commentary, and little time wasted.

“Gina, our guide, was absolutely wonderful! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Her sense of humor was 'craic'! Elizer, our driver, was also great. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if Gina is your guide!”

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2.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,924 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway on a 12.5-hour Finn McCools coach tour. You’ll get two hours at the cliffs, a drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, and up to two hours in Galway, with guides such as Aoife, Olie, and Conor adding Irish stories, music, and local tips.

“This was a wonderful experience. Aoife was our tour guide and she did a wonderful job talking about Irish history and the contexts of all of the landmarks. She was funny, informative, and incredibly helpful. She offered several tips and suggestions about where to go, what to eat, and how to get around. She was very good about keeping us all on time to every destination. The views of the Cliffs as well as the Burren a s Galway city were all so wonderful and she made it a lot better. The bus driver Nick was excellent and handled the vehicle excellently. the ride on the coach was smooth for…”

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

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

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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4.Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,815 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway through the Burren and along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher. Guides such as Paddy, Pat, Des, Phil, and Gerry share Irish history, folklore, geology, and Gaelic phrases. The day includes Dunguaire Castle, Doolin, coastal photo stops, and two hours at the cliffs.

“We saw so many wonderful sites. The guide was so friendly & knowledgeable. It was an amazing experience.”

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5.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,755 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave central Dublin at 6:50 am for a full day on Ireland’s west coast. You’ll see the Cliffs of Moher, walk through the Burren, stop for lunch at O’Donohue’s Pub in Fanore, and explore Galway. Guides such as Kevin, Richard, Jonathan, and Phillip are known for lively Irish stories and steady driving.

“Tour is exactly as described. It is a long day - but we had good weather for late November and could really enjoy the sites. Bus is comfortable— there is a lot of travel time so bring a book, headphones, and phone battery charger. Bus was secure for leaving things on board during stops. Driver was accommodating and provided some interesting information during the drives without being intrusive. The Cliffs are beautiful and worth the drive!”

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6.Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Tour from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,913 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Leave Galway at 10am for a full day across the Burren, with stops at Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Kilfenora, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher. Your local driver-guide handles the narrow roads, shares Irish stories, and includes cliff admission. Guides may include Tommy, Dave, Patrick, or Anthony.

“Tommy was fantastic! So full of knowledge but also so funny. I felt like i really got to enjoy the places we went without feeling rushed. Im glad my group and i decided on this tour as opposed to others”

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7.Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,770 reviews · from $62

Travel from central Galway through Kinvara, The Burren, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, and Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Gary, Tommy, Anthony, or Patrick, adds Irish history, myths, and humor. Cliffs entry and bus transport are included, but lunch is not.

“gary is wonderful. this was our second time doing the tour with him, and i’d do it again!”

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8.Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $195

Travel from Dublin to Limerick by reserved train, then continue by coach to Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway. Guides such as Norman, Andrew, David and John are known for clear storytelling and careful group handling. Expect a scenic, tightly packed 15-hour day with meals paid separately.

“Trains were all on time, but it was a lot. I would have spent less time at the castle, but overall good experience. Our guide was amazing!”

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9.Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

At Caherconnell in the Burren, a guided visit to the well-preserved stone fort leads into a lively sheepdog demonstration. Guides such as Sean, Ian, Pat, and Stephanie explain the site, while the shepherd shows how border collies respond to commands and work sheep. Covered seating, a cafe, and dog visits add practical appeal.

“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 let us pet the dogs at the end.”

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10.Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Tour with a 2 hour stop at Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Galway through Kinvara, Ballyvaughan, the Burren, and Doolin before spending two hours at the Cliffs of Moher. Guides such as Paddy, Phil, Jerry, Alan, and Ainé provide local stories, Irish phrases, food tips, and careful driving on narrow coastal roads.

“We had a Very good guide and driver. He told us a lot and drives the big bus very carrefully in the narrow streets. Cliffs of Moher are fantastic”

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11.Cliffs of Moher, Aran Island & Burren tour from Galway. Guided.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Galway through the Burren to Doolin, ferry to Inisheer, and cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher before exploring their topside paths. Guides such as Alan, Gerry, John, and Damien are known for lively commentary, local stories, and practical island advice. The day runs about 9 am to 7 pm.

“I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone! Our tour guide ,John, was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining!”

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12.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Bunratty with Private Chauffeur Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin with an English-speaking private guide, including Stephen, to Bunratty Castle, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, private transport, and a flexible route for up to three people, with time for Sean’s Bar on the return.

“Excellent driver! Stephen did not steer us wrong as he provided a pleasant ride, was an amazing time”

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13.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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14.Ballyvaughan: Aillwee Burren Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $31Best value

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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15.Aran Knitting, History and Heritage in the Burren

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

At Faerie Fort farm in County Galway, fourth-generation farmer and knitter Stephanie introduces you to Aran sweater patterns, wool, and cable stitches. You will practice a prepared pattern in her garden studio beside a 1,000-year-old fairy fort, with homemade brown bread, smoked salmon, porter cake, and tea served during the two-hour visit.

“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 all of her ongoing projects. If you knit, I highly recommend this experience while you are around the Burren!”

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