The Burren Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience The Burren. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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

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

• Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

• Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

• Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, and Boat Trip

It’s free to visit The Burren itself, and there are free shuttle buses that run to The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher in peak season (May–August). However, there is an admission fee of €5 to see the exhibitions at the Burren Visitor Centre.

The Burren is one of Ireland’s most unique natural wonders. It’s known for its unusual karst landscapes, shaped by glaciers, coastal rains, and continental shifts over millions of years. The UNESCO Geopark is a fascinating place for hikers and nature lovers, full of wild orchids and unusual plants.

The Burren is a largely coastal region in northwest County Clare along the West Coast of Ireland. It’s one of the many highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way, stretching down the Atlantic Coast from Ballyvaughan to meet the Cliffs of Moher. Galway, Ennis, and Doolin are the main entry points.

Spring (April through June) is the ideal time to explore the Burren, with wildflowers such as orchids, gentians, and Arctic alpine flowers in bloom. Not only will you avoid the extreme winter weather and be able to make the most of the longer days, but you’ll dodge the summer crowds.

Hiking is the quintessential way to explore the Burren, whether walking the coastal Wild Atlantic Way between the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, or tackling part of the multi-day Burren Way hike. Other popular activities include caving, rock climbing and bouldering, sea kayaking, wildlife-watching, and boat cruises.