Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group
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Galway, Ireland
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
The tall and craggy Cliffs of Moher offer dramatic scenes of Ireland’s western coastline. See the waves crash against the cliffs on this small-group full-day tour heading out from Galway. After arriving at the village of Doolin, learn more about the region as you hike up to the cliffs and explore the rugged coast.
- Full-day hiking tour of the Cliffs of Moher from Galway
- Your guide will arrange transport to and from the village of Doolin from Galway
- Includes free time to explore the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center
- Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry fee to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor center
- €5 taxi fee who transports you back to Doolin after the hike. This is paid directly to the taxi man.
- Tips are appreciated, but never expected! If your guide does a great job, feel free to tip!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Galway CathedralGalway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Please meet your guide at the front door of the Cathedral. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange hoodie.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:45 am
Itinerary
Doolin (Pass By)
1
Cliffs of Moher
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Doolin
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
The Burren (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
kelly_w
My friend and I loved this trip. It was so beautiful. The weather was perfect. And a big thanks to Philip. Super fun tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the area. Made extra sure we were all safe while still having fun. Thanks Philip. And a big shout out to Ollie. 🙌🏻
Reviews
5.0
based on 81 reviews
Cheryl_M, May 2026
Such a fantastic trip from start to finish. Kevin "Murph" Murphy was fabulous - warm, kind, knowledgeable and concerned about our comfort and our experience. He really made the hike and journey even better. Loved the day we spent hiking the Cliffs!!
Dan_S, May 2026
Five stars: an unforgettable Cliffs of Moher hike with an artist’s eye
This was an excellent hiking experience and one of the most memorable days of our Ireland trip.
We hiked the Cliffs of Moher on what may have been the best weather day ever: blue sky, puffy white clouds, clear visibility and chilly, fresh air. From the trail, we could see across to Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, with the Twelve Bens of Connemara visible in the distance. Everywhere we looked felt like a postcard view.
The Cliffs of Moher are amazing from every angle. We had taken a Cliffs of Moher ferry the day before to experience the cliffs from the water, and this hiking tour was the perfect companion experience. Seeing the cliffs from above, walking along the trail, and having time to stop for photos made the day feel complete.
Our guide, Phill Foley, did an awesome job. He shared storytelling, history and points of interest along the way, while also keeping our small group safe and moving at a comfortable pace. The hike never felt rushed. We had plenty of time for photos, questions and simply taking in the views.
Phill is clearly an experienced guide, and we learned he has been doing this tour regularly for many years. Even so, the tour felt fresh. He brought genuine energy and excitement to sharing the landscape with us.
Tip: ask Phill about his art over lunch. He may not bring it up unless you ask, but he is also a Galway-based landscape artist. Once we learned that, his guiding style made even more sense. He sees the landscape, not just the trail.
We also appreciated the pacing of the full day. There was a relaxed stop for coffee and a pastry on the way, and after the hike we stopped for lunch at McDermott’s Bar in Doolin, an internationally known pub for traditional Irish session music.
Great guide, spectacular views, comfortable pace and a day we will remember. Highly recommended.
Theresa_S, May 2026
Lots of walking but stops along the way for photo ops allow for breaks to catch one's breath. The views are worth the effort. Our guide, Phil, was real, gung-ho, and funny. His knowledge of Irish lore and history was entertaining and informative.
David_P, Apr 2026
Beautiful view! Ollies Tours made it an excellent experience. Murph and karvil (sorry if I butchered the spelling) were the best guides- providing great historic information that gave us a better picture of Ireland.
Michael_H, Apr 2026
My small group was only 9 people and our guide. It gave me a chance to meet the others on our tour which was fun as a solo traveler. You avoid the business of the visitor center and go to a private spot to see the cliffs from Doolin all the way to the other end. My guide Phil was very knowledgeable and nice. Lunch in Doolin was also great. Good variety of food. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys hiking and getting away from the busy crowds.
Ethan_P, Mar 2026
Phil was a fantastic guide. Had a wonderful time. Definitely worth hiking the cliffs instead of just stopping by the visitor center
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hey Ethan - Thanks for the review!
Great to hear you enjoyed our Cliffs of Moher Tour from Doolin with Phil!
Hopefully we'll see you again on a future tour! ☘️
Catherine_S, Oct 2025
My husband and I had the BEST time on this tour! Phil was an amazing tour guide and truly made all my Ireland dreams come true. We were picked up in Galway and headed down to Doolin, where we started the hike. The hike was the best way to experience the Cliffs of Moher. After the hike, we did some shopping in Doolin, then Phil took us to one of his favorite restaurants for lunch on our way back to Galway. Such a special day and a highlight of the trip - would recommend to anyone!
Justine_C, Sep 2025
This was a great tour led by Sophia. We walked along the Cliffs of Moher as a small group (6 people) and got to learn about the region’s history. Sophia was very informative. We walked for 3 hours and then had lunch at a local seafood restaurant. Everyone from Ollie’s tours is very kind, knowledgeable and chill.
Michael_G, Sep 2025
An outstanding experience! Our guide, Phil, was knowledgeable, fun, and a joy of a guy. He gives you the sights that are better than any picture will do it justice and all the while gives you the rich history, local stories of the cliffs and area. He caters the experience to what you’d like to do. We had a blast! This is way better than just stopping at the visitor center.
John_M, Sep 2025
The guides and overall experience are excellent. It is a very popular site in Ireland but this is a highly personalized tour and doesn’t make you feel like like you’ve checked the box.
Clarke_S, Aug 2025
This was such an awesome day! I highly recommend. You stop for coffee on the way which is good cause it’s also a bathroom break. The cliffs are breathtaking, and you get to go to parts that other travelers don’t since you are with a guide. I loved this day- a highlight from Galway.
Karen_s, Jul 2025
This might have been one of our favorite days during our Ireland vacation! My husband, adult daughter, and I all had an amazing time. Ollie picked us up from Galway and kept us entertained throughout the ride to Doolin.
From there, we were guided by a very knowledgeable and friendly local on our walk along the Cliffs of Moher. A bit of wind and rain didn’t take away from the experience at all—we felt safe throughout the entire adventure.
After the walk, we enjoyed a drink at a local pub and did some sweater shopping, which was the perfect way to end the day before heading back.
Thank you, Ollie and crew, for a fantastic day!
Deborah_S, Jul 2025
Ollie Tours was the best, well organized small group tour. Clear directions, convenient pick up, with Ollie being an energetic host. The Cliffs are NOT to be missed. Ollie provided a guide who gave us a superb history of Ireland.
Kristen_W, Jul 2025
This was such an amazing way to see the Cliffs of Moher and Doolin! The views were absolutely stunning and our tour guide Sean was very informative and made the hike awesome! I would highly recommend booking with this tour group!
Courtney_j, Jul 2025
Ollie is an excellent tour guide and tour company owner. He leads very personal, fun trips, and shared many locals tips and history with us. He drove us from Galway to Doolin in his big orange van (guides wear orange sweatshirts too). He was accommodating by stopping for coffee before we took off on our drive, stopping in the Burren for pictures and dropped us off for our respective trips. His company connects you with Aran Island and Cliffs of Moher excursions. I'd highly recommend the Cliffs of Moher hiking trip over a bus trip for people who are moderately active and not afraid of heights. We had pretty rough weather with rain and wind, but the trip was still gorgeous and enjoyable. It's only a 5km easy hike along the cliffs, stopping for pictures and breaks as needed. The trail goes through local farmers land (permitted), and by using a tour guide I was happy to support the local economy and learn a lot along the way. The hike starts in Doolin and ends near the visitor center where you are shuttled back to Doolin. The final section of trail into the visitor center was closed (and may be thru 2025), but it didn't damper the hike in anyway and in fact made it better because there were less tourists on it as it didn't connect to the visitor center area. The cliffs reminded me of the Waimea valley on Big Island Hawaii. Our hiking guide Tommy was a great storyteller, patient, accommodating, and funny. His great insights into the history of Ireland, the area and its people, the famine, and so on, was far richer than anything I'd read. Back in Doolin you then have time to eat and shop, I'd recommend the Ivy Cottage restaurant, with reasonable prices and better food than pubs. I highly recommend Tommy guiding, and Ollie's tours 1000%. Do yourself and favor and get on these tours and off mega tour buses!
Kathi_O, Jul 2025
Hiking/walking from Doolin to the Cliffs was a great experience. Views were amazing along the way. Loved the lunch at McDermotts after.
Laura_S, May 2025
What a fantastic adventure! Clean van, awesome driver Phil. Wonderful funny stories on the drive from Phil and a wise choice for our lunch. Tom, cannot say enough wonderful things about this extremely knowledgeable young man. His storytelling of the area was extremely interesting and accurate. He was very mindful of all the people on the hike to make sure we were safe and gave us the opportunity to see the cliffs from a breath taking area. Book this hike!
Ragan_K, May 2025
The Cliffs of Moher hike was wonderful and we stopped multiple times for pictures. The communication about what was going on after the hike could be better as some people were confused about whether we were eating lunch in town or stopping at a different town altogether.
Michael_D, May 2025
This is a great day. Our guide Sofia was aces. It is a modest but incredibly beautiful hike that starts from the Lisdoonvarna end of the trail. We avoided the packed visitor center and began traversing some farm land. The cliffs come into view pretty quickly. There’s been a run of sunny, warm weather in Galway. Sofia is up to speed on centuries of history in the area, shared some great knowledge of complicated geology, and was expert in wildflowers and birdlife. There were not many hikers that do this route. Ollie, the owner of the tour company, masterfully coordinates transport from Galway with clients doing other day trip excursions. There is some uphill and the directions rightfully emphasis the right shoes and clothes for the coastal weather of western Ireland. Thank you Ollie and Sofia!
kelly_w, May 2025
My friend and I loved this trip. It was so beautiful. The weather was perfect. And a big thanks to Philip. Super fun tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the area. Made extra sure we were all safe while still having fun. Thanks Philip. And a big shout out to Ollie. 🙌🏻
Amelia_H, Apr 2025
The highlight of my trip! The views were exquisite. Ollie made me feel very comfortable - I was feeling a little sick so we stopped at a pharmacy before, and he also arranged for his employee to bring me medicine at the end of the hike.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review of our Cliffs of Moher hike from Galway! Even while under the weather, the tour was still a blast, and we look forward to seeing you again on a future tour with us!
Danya_G, Oct 2024
i did the Cliff of Moher Hiking, it was from Galway in van and then hiking from Doolin, the driver Phill, omg super nice, took good care of us, and then our guide tour to the hiking from doolin to the cliffs , Tommy, was the best guide ever, with lot of history on the way, he knows so much, he even did a connection between Mexico and Ireland, knowing that i am a Mexican that loves Ireland, this was the best experience of my entire life!!!! once we get to the top and see the beautiful cliffs, i cried like a baby, and everyone was so respectfull , Tommy took great care of us, this is the most recomended experience ever!!!, even better than S*x LOL
Response from Host, Mar 2025
You win Danya. This is singlehandedly the best review that we have ever received. It's not often we are left speechless after reviews - cheers!
Brittany_H, Oct 2024
Hiking the Cliffs of Moher was one of the best days of my life, and I have Ollie’s Tours to thank for making the experience remarkable. Phil transported us to and from Galway and Doolin, and the drive flew by with fun and educational conversation. Once we arrived to Doolin, we met with Tommy, who guided our small group on our hike. Tommy is sincerely living out his calling through storytelling and guiding visiting feet and minds. He was knowledgeable and kind and entertaining. I considered hiking the Cliffs on my own terms, and I am so thankful I did not. The team has thought of it all- making sure to stop for toilet and food breaks during the drive, providing you with the best views for photos, and sharing knowledge and stories that help make the the experience personal to you. From the bottom of my heart, to the overflowing top, thank you Phil, Tommy, and team.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your review! Some places take your breath away - luckily, we always have fresh Atlantic air to spare!
James_W, Oct 2024
Tommy our guide and Ollie the owner and driver were incredible. Both incredibly full of knowledge and fun. We enjoyed every step of the hike and HIGHLY recommend it.
We started in the small town of Doolin and slowly climbed up to the cliffs. We had stops along the way with stories and insights. We completed it with a beautiful view of the main cliffs. A short taxi ride later, down into town enjoying a pint. Thanks for the great experience!
Terry_W, Oct 2024
Our group of 8 had a fabulous experience. Phil Foley was the perfect guide. Hiking included breathtaking views and a moderate pace. Lunch in Lisdoonvarna at the Roadside Tavern was a delight; locally crafted beers a nice touch. Phil was very accommodating; giving us the chance to chart a course as he shared Irish history and landmarks.
careyother, Oct 2024
Traveling to Doolin seeing the beautiful country side. Hiking the rugged cliffs surrounded by creatures great and small, and listening to Sofia stories and feeling her love for the area.
Cheryl_P, Sep 2024
Our wonderful experience can be broken into two parts. Our drive with Ollie was great craic! He provided a ride of nonstop laughter from Galway to Doolin! (Be sure to ask for the E-town rap.) Our guide on the Cliffs of Moher tour, Eleanor, was knowledgeable and provided local flavor and folklore along our hike. The hike was beautiful! Highly recommend Ollie’s tours!!
Thomas_O, Sep 2024
Our driver, Phillip, picked us up on the dot and kept a delightful running commentary on our travel down to Doolin. We met up with Connor and the rest of the hikers, and Connor kept us entertained with stories and history lessons as we walked to the Cliffs of Moher. The view was incredible, and Connor stressed safety (rightfully so!) as we neared the edge. Phillip did ove us (a small group of 3) back to Galway and was most accommodating about stopping to shoot pictures. I don’t know if I was more pleasantly tired from the walk or the constant laughter because of both Phillip and Connor’s charm. It rates 6 stars out of 5…highly recommend!
Samantha_N, Sep 2024
Ollie drove us to and from Galway. He was fantastic…very personable, funny, and played our group some interesting Irish tunes along the way.
Sofia was our tour guide for the walk/hike along the cliffs of Moher. The day started off rainy and cold but cleared up about 1 hour into our hike. The experience was amazing. Photos do not capture the breathtaking beauty of the Mohers. I would book it again!
Lauro_G, Sep 2024
Fantastic relaxing hike from Doolin. Sofia was a great guide proving a wealth ok knowledge. Recommend Ollie Tours to everyone.
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