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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express Trip

1. From Galway: Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express Trip

Experience the Cliffs of Moher independently with a round-trip express service from Galway. Get access to the visitors center on arrival, and enjoy a full 2 hours to explore at your own pace. Go for a stroll along the nature trails of the 214-meter high cliffs and get breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Look for up to 20 species of birds found in the area during nesting season. Learn more about the cliffs at the interactive exhibits, displays and virtual reality aerial tours of the visitors center before the return journey to Galway.

From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

2. From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Galway on this guided tour to Connemara National Park. Learn about the traditions, music, and language of the region before enjoying free time to explore the park and hike Diamond Hill. Start by meeting at the meeting point or making use of the free pickup option. En route to and from the park, your driver will break up the journey by making frequent photo and coffee stops and allowing you to soak in as much of Connemara as you can. With the help of your driver-guide, learn all you need to know about the region and plan how you'll spend your time at the Connemara National Park. Plus, get a chance to hear some local traditional music. Upon arrival at the park, your driver will explain your return time with you before you enjoy free time for two hours. Shortly after arriving, prepare for a hike on Diamond Hill. There are three primary hiking routes at the National Park, each varying in difficulty and length. Each route starts and finishes at a welcome center and cafe/tea rooms. After the two hours of hiking, meet your driver at the predetermined drop-off point and start to make your way back to Galway. The return route shows you the coastal side of Connemara, providing a different view from the outbound route.

From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Tour

3. From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Tour

Discover everything the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer on a guided full-day trip from Galway. Pass through charming villages along the coast and into the heart of Connemara. Meet your guide at the Kinley Hostel early in the morning and hop on the comfortable tour vehicle which will take you through the Claddagh and Salthill, and along the coast, through Barna, Spiddal, and Inverin. Listen to entertaining tales about the culture and history of the area from your professional local guide and driver. Enjoy stops along the way for tea and a visit to the Quiet Man Cottage replica. Continue through bogs and onto the picturesque fishing village of Roundstone next to Derrygimlagh Bog. Head along Sky Road and enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic. Stop for 3 hours at the Connemara National Park. Take your time to explore the more than 3,000 hectares of bog, mountains, grasslands, and woodlands. Return to Galway and take photos along the way at Kylemore Abbey and the Quiet Man Bridge.

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based on 3 reviews

Has a really great day in the Connemara National Park. Our tour guide John was amazing, told us a lot about the hills and the animals in the park and we could always ask him anything. Definitely a more than fair price for what you get. Thanks so much! All in one it was one of the best experiences that I made in Ireland!

It's a good mid-day excursion because you see the Cliffs of Mohar and then you come back and from Galway on the trip you can also see the Irish countryside well. I recommend it !!! they are very punctual

10/10 tour, our group was really small so we got to do, see, and learn a lot. John (our guide) made the experience everything that it was. He was super personable and kept the day lively. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience. If you want a quick tour of the cliffs of moher with no fancy thrills or frills this is it! I enjoyed the quick drive up, the beautiful views, and a quick drive back into town.

Simple way to get from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher and back, with plenty of time there to explore