Cliffs of Moher & The Burren Private Tour
Our most requested private day tour: the full Atlantic coast experience with two unhurried hours at the Cliffs of Moher, the lunar limestone of the Burren, and the music village of Doolin — at your own pace, in one executive vehicle.
The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland's most visited natural attraction, and they deserve better than a rushed forty-minute stop from a coach window. This private day tour is built around time: time on the cliff path, time in the Burren's strange limestone landscape, and time for a proper lunch in a village where traditional music still spills out of the pubs.
Travelling privately means the route flexes with the weather and the group. If morning mist sits on the coast, we begin inland at Poulnabrone and reach the cliffs when the sky opens. The tour departs from Dublin, Athlone, or Galway — exact pricing depends on your starting point, so send your details through the custom tour form or check our transfer rates for orientation.
Tour highlights
- Two full hours at the Cliffs of Moher visitor experience and cliff path
- Dunguaire Castle photo stop in Kinvara harbour
- Poulnabrone dolmen — a 5,800-year-old portal tomb in the Burren
- Lunch and live-music village of Doolin
- Return along the Atlantic coast road through Black Head and Ballyvaughan
Suggested itinerary
Every tour is private, so this outline flexes around your group, the weather, and the day's best light.
- 1
Morning pick-up at your address
Your chauffeur collects you at your hotel or home in Dublin, Athlone, or Galway. The vehicle carries water, Wi-Fi, and space for coats and cameras — useful on an Atlantic coast day.
- 2
Kinvara & Dunguaire Castle
A first stop at the small harbour town of Kinvara, where the 16th-century Dunguaire Castle stands on the shore of Galway Bay — one of the most photographed castles in the west of Ireland.
- 3
The Burren & Poulnabrone Dolmen
The road climbs into the Burren, a bare limestone plateau unlike anywhere else in Europe. At Poulnabrone, a Neolithic portal tomb older than the pyramids stands alone on the pavement of stone.
- 4
Two hours at the Cliffs of Moher
The heart of the day. Walk the cliff-edge path towards O'Brien's Tower or south towards Hags Head, with the Aran Islands and Galway Bay on the horizon. Two hours means no queuing stress and time for the visitor centre.
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Lunch in Doolin
A late lunch in Doolin, the small coastal village famous as a home of Irish traditional music. Seafood chowder and brown bread are the local order.
- 6
Atlantic coast road home
The return follows the ocean road beneath Black Head and through Ballyvaughan before turning east — a scenic close to the day rather than a motorway dash.
Good to know
- Comfortable shoes and a windproof layer are recommended — the cliff path is exposed even in summer.
- Cliffs of Moher admission is booked in advance so the group walks straight in.
- The route order can be reversed to suit weather and crowds.
- Up to 8 passengers travel together in the executive Volkswagen Transporter.
- Child seats are available on request.
Frequently asked questions
How long do we spend at the Cliffs of Moher?
The itinerary reserves two full hours at the cliffs, which is enough for the visitor centre and a relaxed walk along the cliff path. Because the tour is private, the stop can stretch longer if the group wishes.
Can the tour start in Dublin?
Yes. The tour runs from Dublin, Athlone, Galway, or a hotel along the route. A Dublin departure makes for a longer day, so an early start is recommended — the exact schedule is agreed when you book.
Is the cliff walk suitable for children and older travellers?
The main viewing areas near the visitor centre are paved and accessible. The longer cliff-edge path is uneven in places, but the tour pace is set by your group, and your chauffeur waits as long as needed.
What does the price include?
The per-person guide price covers the private vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, and route planning for the full day. Attraction admissions and lunch are extra. Send your group size and starting point through the custom tour form for an exact quote.
Private tour enquiry
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