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Independent Cliffs of Moher Half Day Trip from Galway

Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Galway, Ireland
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
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  • 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· mariane_t ·
Aug 2026
The place was so magical 😍 I and my friends enjoyed it. Thank God because the weather was absolutely clear so we were able to see the beautiful Moher.
· Brooke_D ·
Jul 2026
Super convenient transport to the Cliffs with a great driver & crew! Felt very safe in windy back roads and has a great time at the Cliffs themselves.

Overview

Not everyone wants to spend their time at Cliffs of Moher—one of Ireland’s most stunning natural attractions—trailing behind a guide. Then again, renting a car can also be a hassle. Skip the fuss on this transport-only tour, which whisks you from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher and back by direct shuttle bus. Once there, enjoy free time to wander the clifftop trails on your own.
  • No need to rent a car: This excursion supplies round-trip transportation
  • Set your own pace as you explore this Clare coast attraction
  • Visit one of Ireland's top attractions on an easy half-day tour
  • Perfect for families and solo travelers alike

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee - Entry to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • A tour guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • HYDE Hotel
    Forster St, Galway, H91 PY7E, Ireland

    8am DEPARTURE - We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 7.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets! 12pm DEPARTURE - We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 11.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Cliffs of Moher

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • In the event of severe weather conditions this experience may be cancelled. If this happens you will be offered an alternative tour, date or a full refund
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Infants under 2 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
  • This experience requires minimum numbers to operate. If these numbers are not met you will be offered an alternative tour, date or a full refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 61 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 364 reviews
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Mark our driver is very...

Janet_M, Sep 2026
Mark our driver is very knowledgeable and happy to share the history of this place. Great and safe driving on the small winding roads.

Daytrip in Moher

mariane_t, Aug 2026
The place was so magical 😍 I and my friends enjoyed it. Thank God because the weather was absolutely clear so we were able to see the beautiful Moher.

Unfortunately, Viator out...

Katherine_L, Aug 2026
Unfortunately, Viator out the group a bus that was unsafe - - en route back to Galway from the Cliffs of Mohrer, the bus began overheating. Nearly four hours after we were meant to get back to Galway, we returned to our drop-off point. The driver handled the situation with incredible calm and thoughtfulness, but the company is at fault for providing an unsafe/under-maintenanced vehicle. Proceed with caution.

Beautiful scenery, bus...

Anonymous, Aug 2026
Beautiful scenery, bus leg room very tight, we got lucky had a driver & another guide did great commentary

If you are a fan of...

Rolandas_U, Aug 2026
If you are a fan of nature, go for it. It's a very nice way to get to the Cliffs of Moher. As well as Cliffs of Moher.

Perfect half day trip to...

Amanda_B, Aug 2026
Perfect half day trip to the cliffs! It took a little over an hour drive to the cliffs and the roads to get there are steep and windy, so if you get motion sick keep this in mind. We had just under 2 hours to explore the cliffs which was the perfect amount of time for us. Great visibility the day we went and our driver was organized and friendly.

Great half day.

Matthew_C, Aug 2026
The bus is great. We brought our lunch and had a great day. Weather was great. The bus driver showed us a Pic of a bad weather day there.

See Ireland

Veronica_H, Aug 2026
My husband did the booking for me and my sisters. It was an easy process. Had copies of tickets. Thatsxall they was needed.

8 am

Tarja_N, Aug 2026
The trip started at 8 am and that was good. When we arrived about at 9:30 there were not yet so many people.

Excellent way to get to the Cliffs

Christine_M, Jul 2026
Great way to safely get to the Cliffs as the roads are narrow and curving; our driver was excellent! It was great having 2 full hours to discover the Cliffs. The only suggestion would be if a few points of interest could be mentioned on the 2 hour drive.

It is always great to see...

Ana_S, Jul 2026
It is always great to see the cliffs. The driver was nice and the bus was comfortable. The weather was not so nice but it opened a bit so we managed to see the cliffs.

Nice trip

Kathy_C, Jul 2026
Great ride and driver. We enjoyed the cliffs. It was a beautiful day. I didn’t not give 5 stars only because The A/C on the bus was not cool on the journey back so it was uncomfortably hot on the bus.

Super convenient...

Brooke_D, Jul 2026
Super convenient transport to the Cliffs with a great driver & crew! Felt very safe in windy back roads and has a great time at the Cliffs themselves.

This tours saves a lot of...

SrikanthReddi_K, Jun 2026
This tour saves a lot of travelling time when compared with the public transport. The coach driver pointed out important places along the way. The Cliffs and the natural beauty along the way are worth visiting for folks that come from large cities/towns. The time allowed by the operator at the Cliffs is more than sufficient to cover the entire area without rushing.

Coach bus transportation...

Sara_M, Jun 2026
Coach bus transportation to and from the cliffs! Easy and simple! Just the right amount t of time. Takes just over 2 hour to get there.

Very good tour

Dimitris_M, Jun 2026
The tour experience was perfect. The road to the cliffs with the bus was very nice but the cliffs were foggy

Our half day trip to the...

Lisa_G, Jun 2026
Our half day trip to the Cliffs of Moher was one of the highlights of our Galway Trip. I was definitely worth taking this tour.

Easy, comfortable transport to the Cliffa

Natalie_C, Jun 2026
Very comfortable bus ride to the Cliffs. We had 2 hours to explore on our own before the return ride. From the Hyde Hotel the drive is about an hour and a half with beautiful views.

Gotta Go

Jim_H, May 2026
A must do! Beautiful drive thru the countryside and the cliffs are dramatic. Brian was an excellent driver with many stories of Irish culture and history.

Great Trip

James_S, May 2026
Small comfortable van just perfect. 8:00 am early 1/2 day tour was just right. Very windy but sunny our day there and being early was not too crowded. By the time we were leaving the Cliffs were mobbed with people.

Galway solo trip

Yusuf_O, Apr 2026
Splendid and mind blowing as I was able to experience the Irish culture along with real-life artifacts to relate with.The driver was super friendly too.

Early morning trip to the Cliffs

Julie_K, Mar 2026
Took the morning half day tour and we literally were the first to arrive. We had the place to ourselves before the masses of tour bus's arrived. It was EPIC and such a wonderful experience

Cliffs of Moher tour bus

Erica_G, Nov 2025
The bus ride was a beautiful tour of the countryside. The driver was great. The Cliffs themselves were spectacular!

Cliffs of Moher - Independent

Joseph_S, Oct 2025
If you don’t like the idea of a full day excursion- this is the perfect half day trip to the cliffs 2 hours was the perfect amount of time to visit

Great views in spite of rough drive

Jocelyn_F, Oct 2025
The Cliffs were lovely, a bit more crowded than one would hope for exploring nature. But the bus...the driver! It was an unusually rough drive with some upset travellers.

Worth It!

Hannah_H, Oct 2025
Loved this experience and it was well worth the price (which was very reasonable). You get on a smaller bus which I prefer. It was clean and the driver was talented at navigating the narrow roads. We felt totally safe on our trek to and from the cliffs. The tour guide/driver provides a little of detail of the surrounding areas on the way there and clearly outlines expectations with timing and safety at the cliffs. Plenty of time to view the cliffs, the stores and enjoy yourself. Loved this half day trip!

Cliffs of Moher

Allyn_R, Sep 2025
Well the site “Cliffs of Moher” were beautiful. We were a little disappointed with the tour company in that the driver did not introduce himself nor did he give any narrative about the trip or the cliffs. I guess we just hired him to drive us there and back which the fees were expensive for that. We paid the same amount for a 10 hour tour and had more interaction and narrative talks on another tour we booked through you.

It was a great tour. We...

Cathy_B, Sep 2025
It was a great tour. We just wished the driver introduced himself and may have said anything about landmarks on the way up or back.

Cliffs of Moher

Nan_M, Sep 2025
Driver was very nice and the experience was memorable. Pickup was smooth and the return trip was smooth also

A jaunt to Moher

Oanh_N, Sep 2025
Perfect just enough time. We had a clear day and that made a big difference. Our driver was very skilled. If you get motion sick prepare.

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