You do not need a tour to visit the cliffs if you have a car — but the boat trip from Doolin shows you something the clifftop cannot, and for travellers based in the cities a coach tour is by far the simplest way to get here. GetYourGuide lists few products that start at the cliffs themselves; most depart from Doolin, Galway, Limerick or Dublin.
Hand-picked tours & tickets
Boat trip from €30 From Doolin: Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour
A cruise of about an hour from Doolin Pier along the foot of the cliffs to the sea stack of An Branán Mór, where thousands of seabirds nest in season. Sails roughly March to October, weather permitting.
Island trip from €125 From Doolin: Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour
Ferry to the smallest Aran island, with a bicycle or a guided ride to see its shipwreck, lighthouse and stone-walled fields.
From Galway from €55 From Galway: Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Guided Day Trip
A well-reviewed coach day from Galway through the Burren to the cliffs and back along the coast of Galway Bay.
From Galway from €50 From Galway: Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express Trip
A no-frills transfer for those short of time: straight to the cliffs, free time there, and straight back. No guide.
From Dublin from €75 From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge & Galway City
The cross-country day from the capital, with time at the cliffs and a stop in Galway on the way home.
From Limerick from €64 From Limerick: Full-Day Guided Tour of the Cliffs of Moher
The shortest coach approach, from Limerick city through County Clare to the cliffs and the Burren coast.
Prices are indicative “from” prices seen on GetYourGuide and change with season and currency — the link shows the live price.
Booking notes
- Boats sail only in suitable sea conditions and mainly from spring to autumn. Morning sailings are generally calmer.
- Visitor-centre admission is included on most coach tours; check the listing.
- From Dublin it is a 12–13 hour day. If your itinerary allows, come from Galway or Limerick instead, or stay overnight.
- Fog happens. The cliffs can vanish in sea mist, even in summer. If you are staying locally, keep your timing flexible and check the webcam on the official site.
