Cliffs of Moher private day tour from Galway.
Cliffs of Moher, private day tour to the wilder side of Ireland from Galway.
If you plan to visit Ireland, make sure during your time to visit The Cliffs of Moher – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Ireland’s most memorable landmarks. Voted Ireland’s Top Visitor Attraction in 2019. This chauffeur driven Cliffs of Moher private tour from Galway in a comfortable, air-conditioned chauffeur driven executive vehicle shows you one of the top highlights of the entire country and will allow to explore Cliffs of Moher and the Burren at your own pace. Skip the inconvenience of driving and enjoy the views during a private day tour along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher. You are free to change the route, stops, and sights at any point.
Duration Cliffs of Moher private tour from Galway approx. 10 hours from start time.
Suggested Itinerary:
- Pick up from your accommodation in Galway City
- Kilmacduagh Abbey
- Dunquire Castle
- Kinvara Village
- Corcomroe Abey
- The Burren
- Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Leamaneh Castle
- Kilfenora, Celtic Crosses (Irish High Crosses)
- Doolin lunch stop
- Doonagore Castle
- Cliffs of Moher 1,5-2 hours
- We return via the Coast Road with views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands
- Drop off Galway City.
Full itinerary:
Your private-hire vehicle and knowledgeable chauffeur will pick you up from your accommodation in Galway City.
Kilmacduagh Abbey
Your first stop will be at Kilmacduagh Abbey (Monastery) founded by Saint Colman, son of Duagh in the 7th century. The round tower in Kilmacduagh is the tallest ancient tower and rises 113 feet (34.5 metres) above the ground. Photo stop 15-20 minutes.
Kinvara and Dunguaire Castle
Your next stop will be at Dunguaire Castle, one of the most photographed castles on the shores of Galway Bay, near Kinvara in County Galway, The small picturesque village of Kinvara, famed as an ancient fishing village and for traditional boats called “Galway Hookers”.
The Burren
Then we will drive through the Burren – The “Burren” word comes from the Irish word “Boíreann” meaning a rocky place because it is dominated by a glaciated karst landscape. The Burren is approximately 1500 hectares in size and is one of the most famous landscapes of Ireland The Burren- home to 75% of Ireland’s native flora and a remarkable group of Mediterranean plants and Arctic-Alpine plants, both rare to Ireland, co-exist in this exceptional botanical environment.
The Burren is the location of numerous ancient monuments many of which we visit including the 5,800-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen.
Corcomroe Abbey
A short distance from Kinvara we will stop to see Corcomroe Abbey founded for Cistercian monks around 1195. It was once known as “St. Mary of the Fertile Rock”, a reference to the Burren’s fertile soil. The Corcomroe Abbey also appears in W.B. Yeats’ play The Dreaming of Bones. Beautifully situated on the edge of the rocky hills of the Burren is known for its distinguished carvings and rich ornamentation.
Leamaneh Castle
Our next highlight is Leamaneh Castle, the magnificent ruins of the great O’Brien stronghold, consisting of a simple five-story tower house that was built around in the XV century by Turlogh O’Brien, King of Thomond. Castle is a 5-story tower built about 1480 and a four-storey mansion was added to the west of the tower in the 1640s, The name of the castle ‘Leamaneh’ is said to derive from the Irish ‘Leim an eich’ or in English, ‘The horse’s leap’.
Kilfenora
We will also stop at Kilfenora, City of the Seven Crosses’ a picturesque Burren village to see the famous Celtic Crosses (Irish High Crosses)
Cliffs of Moher
After lunch, your tour will take you towards the highlight of the day – the Cliffs of Moher! The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural tourist attractions. Nearly two million tourists visit the cliffs every year. Cliffs are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the west coast of county Clare’s The Cliffs of Moher are an area of outstanding natural beauty stretching for 5 miles (ca. 8 kilometres) and rising 702 feet (ca. 214 m) above the Atlantic Ocean. They were featured in the classic film The Princess Bride, in Harry Potter’s Half-Blood Prince, Ryan’s Daughter, Leap, and in Father Ted – a famous Irish comedy series. The Cliffs of Moher take their name from a ruined promontory fort “Mothar”, which was demolished to make room for a signal tower during the Napoleonic wars. When you arrive at the Cliffs of Moher for a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean you will get approximately 2 hours to explore independently.
Doolin
Back in your chauffeur-driven vehicle, you’ll continue onto the charming coastal village of Doolin – the home of Irish traditional music and for world-class surfers a popular location. With fantastic eateries serving the finest of Irish food – Doolin stops for lunch is a must.
Doonagore Castle
built in the 16th century, is a round tower house with a small walled enclosure, located near the coastal village of Doolin in County Clare.
Wild Atlantic Way
We return via the Coast Road, this dramatic road ensures we see amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean., Galway Bay, the Aran Islands in the distance, and to the north the Twelve Pins (Twelve Bens) mountain range. This drive is part of the “Wild Atlantic Way” which is a driving route that follows the entire West Coast of Ireland.
Return to Galway
With unforgettable memories of the day, you’ll enjoy a comfortable drive back to your preferred drop-off point in Galway.
- Mercedes- Benz vehicle driven by your private chauffeur.
- Bottled Water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Personal Guide.
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance Fees
- The entrance fees for admissions are not included.
