The 15 Best Galway and Connemara Day Trips from Dublin

1.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23,331 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway on a 13-hour Wild Rover Tours day trip. Expect a 4G Wi-Fi coach, guided stories, two hours at the cliffs, a short Burren stop, and free time in Galway. Guides such as David, Stephen, Sarah, Eve, and Daithi have led recent departures.

“It's beautiful but honestly its a lot more time in the bus than expected. Over three hours each way plus a 2 hr ride between Moher and Gallway. So Over 8 hrs of sitting for 4 hrs of experience. It is worsened by the seats on the bus which honestly aren't very comfortable. They are stiff and very narrow. I wouldn't want to me next to anyone, family or not. Cause you have no room to move. Overall there are a lot of sites and things to do closer to Dublin.”

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

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

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway City in 13 hours. Expect an air-conditioned coach, live English commentary, two hours at the cliffs, a Galway walking orientation, and coastal views through Kinvara and Dunguaire.

“Amazing tour guide Aoife, the drive never got boring! Good amount of time at each stop and good information before the trip and at every stop. Great stories about Ireland and nice fun facts. A great day to spend in Ireland!”

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

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

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway in one long day. Expect an early start, a modern coach, Irish stories and music from guides such as Aoife, Olie, and Conor, plus free time in Galway.

“The left side of the bus is better. But great views and shops, bus guides are a great help when finding a place to go at the different stops!”

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4.Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge & Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,293 reviews · from $85Best value

Travel from Dublin with an English-speaking guide and driver to the Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge visitor center, Burren coast, and Galway. Expect a 13-hour day, two hours at the cliffs, two hours in Galway, Irish music on board, and scenic but winding roads.

“It was a fantastic one-day trip, made even more special by our amazing guide Elisa and our excellent driver Pete. Both were incredibly friendly, fun, and well-informed—it was a real pleasure to learn so many interesting facts about the places we visited. Beyond the stunning stops throughout the day, the beautiful scenery along the bus ride made the experience even more memorable. 100% recommended!”

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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 a.m. for the Cliffs of Moher, Fanore, the Burren, and Galway. You travel by air-conditioned coach with a driver-guide such as Kevin, Richard, or Johnathon, enjoy commentary along the way, and return to Dublin after a full 13-hour day.

“Driver Finn was amazing but the bus had NO heat on the shortest day of the year. Star rating is ONLY the heat. If there was no heat issues it would have been 5 stars”

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6.Cliffs of Moher and Galway Tour in Italian or Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,745 reviews · from $101

Travel from Dublin to Galway, across the rocky Burren, and on to the Cliffs of Moher with an Italian or Spanish-speaking guide. You get 1.5 hours in Galway and 2 hours at the cliffs. Guide Giuseppe has earned praise for his stories about Ireland and its sights.

“Every single moment of the day had been organized perfectly! Our guide, Giuseppe, told us so many intersting things about Ireland in general and in particular about the places we visited. We strongly recommend this experience!”

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7.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-seat train, then continue by coach to Bunratty Castle, Doolin, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway. Expect a 15-hour day, helpful train hosts, a qualified driver-guide, free time in Galway, and meals at your own expense.

“I was met at the train station by John who escorted me on my train ride to the tour. He was very nice and I learned about his years working on the train line. After the train ride I met my tourguide for the day Andrew. I had the privilege of being one of just two guests on Andrew's tour that day and loved every minute of it. Andrew is SO knowledgeable about the history, culture, and sights to see throughout the entire tour. Since we were such a small group Andrew was even able to fit in a surprise stop for us to enjoy. I lucked out even further…”

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8.Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 446 reviews · from $85

Spend 12 hours touring western Ireland from Dublin with an English-speaking guide. Visit Glengowla Farm and Silver Mines from April to October, or Cong from November to March, then enjoy Connemara’s valleys, lakes, and Galway city. Guides such as Peter and Mark add lively stories, though Galway time can feel short.

“The Guide was great, spontaneous and easy to understand and the demonstration at the farm AMAZING! I would have liked to have more time in Galway, at least 2.5 hrs as indicated in your itinerary, instead we had only 2 hrs and no time to take a proper look around even if we travelled that far.”

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9.Cliffs of Moher and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from central Dublin to Galway, the Burren, Liscannor, and the Cliffs of Moher on a 12-hour coach tour. You get about two hours in Galway and 90 minutes at the cliffs, with guides such as Liam, Alex, Shay, and Dominic leading some departures.

“The tour should have started earlier to address heavy traffic in Galway. Suggest that they depart at 7 instead of 8 as we did not return until 9:40. Tour guide was not very descriptive of each location that we stopped and could have provided more information about each destination. Cliffs of Moher excellent stop, but would perhaps suggest another company for this trip. Would not return to Paddywagon.”

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10.Galway and Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 319 reviews · from $85

Travel from Dublin to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Brian, JJ, Jack, or Seamus. You get about two hours in Galway, a Burren coastal drive, lunch in Liscannor, and 1.5 hours at the cliffs. Expect a full 13-hour day.

“IT WAS A GREAT ORGENAIZED TOUR. OUR GUIDE WAS FUNNY, KIND AND SUPER PROP.”

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11.3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $469

Leave Dublin with a guide-driver and cross Ireland by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Glengowla Mines, Galway, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, and Adare. Two nights, breakfasts, Wi-Fi, and Cliffs admission are included, though lodging and schedules can vary.

“I was lucky enough to get Cash as my driver again! He was my driver on my Blarney tour and he is not only a really great driver, he is fun, engaging, and has a knack for making everyone comfortable. His stories are hilarious! This tour was fantastic! We did have some bad weather for the Cliffs of Moher but Cash managed to make silver linings happen! Definitely go on tour with Paddywagon. The B+B' s were nice, all the stops were breath taking and it was the highlight of my last days in Ireland! Traveling solo is easy with a tour. Just put yourself out there and you will…”

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12.Aran Islands Scenic Flight and Galway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $247

Start at Dublin Heuston on a reserved morning train to Galway, then fly in a small plane to Inis Mór. Tour the island by minibus, visit Dún Aonghasa and the Seven Churches, stop in Kilronan, and enjoy free time in Galway before returning by train.

“Although the trip was generally well run and efficient, the connection on the island with the local guide for the island tour left much to be desired. We were given poor connection information and and it took an hour to find the guide. That was a terrible waste of our time.”

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13.Connemara and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 101 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 12 hours traveling west from Dublin through Connemara, with stops connected to Cong, Glengowla Mines, rural Ireland, and Galway. Expect an air-conditioned coach, Wi-Fi, USB charging, live commentary, and roughly two hours to explore Galway independently. Guides vary by departure.

“When the driver drops you off in Galway and gives you a ticket to find your way back to Dublin….very unprofessional and disappointing. Many could not speak English and had no idea where to go. Driver was only concerned with those staying 2-3 nights.”

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14.Galway and Kerry 3-Day Budget Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · from $441

Travel from Dublin to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and the Ring of Kerry with an English-speaking guide. You get transport, breakfasts, accommodation, and entrance fees, with hostel, B&B, or apartment-style lodging depending on your booking.

“The tour was good. But I wish we would have stopped at Sean’s bar on the tour but that’s my personal opinion. The B and B option is truly the best. The host at our second B and B Ken was amazing guy to have involved with our tour!!! Will definitely go on this tour again!!!”

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15.Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay private tour or Galway city day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Eamonn of ChaperoneVIP Private Tours takes your group from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay in a private vehicle. Expect Irish whiskey, music, chocolate, donkeys, Doolin lunch, Burren scenery, and flexible stops for up to seven people.

“I highly recommend this tour with Eamonn. He went out of his way to make the day exceptional. We went to a chocolate factory then then saw the beautiful cliffs. We then drove around to look at the beautiful scenery. We went to Doolin for lunch and went shopping in Galway. It was the best day of out trip to Ireland!”

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