Top 15 Tours in County Clare

1.Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,851 reviews · from $85Our pick

Spend a full day on Ireland’s west coast with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk the Cliffs of Moher, stop for a pub lunch in Doolin, photograph the Burren, and explore Galway. Guides such as Jonathan, Kevin, Finn, Derek, and Rory are known for history, humor, songs, and practical tips.

“Great day with a great driver Finn. All I have to say is for tourists to open up the wallet to the tour guide. He spends the entire day with you sharing all his knowledge… show some appreciation …he deserves a generous tip !!!”

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2.Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 279 reviews · from $32

From Doolin Pier, take a 50-minute cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher. The boat passes Hag’s Head, Harry Potter’s Cave, Aill na Searrach, O’Brien’s Tower, and the An Branán Mór sea stack. English commentary is provided, with a multilingual guide available by QR code. The cruise costs $32 and returns to Doolin.

“Absolutely stunning scenery! A must do when visiting the area!”

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3.Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O’Brien

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Join Dr Jane O'Brien at 11:00 am for a 70-minute walk through Ennis. You’ll see the Daniel O'Connell Monument, Old Abbey, and other historic sites while hearing about famine, rebellion, riots, and the town’s strong traditional music culture. The tour ends near the Old Ground Hotel and is limited to 15 people.

“What a great tour of a medieval town! Jane was lovely and incredibly knowledgeable. We meandered the main streets and learned all sorts of facts about this unique place. Highly recommend!”

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4.Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands & Connemara Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $135

Leave Galway with a host and driver, cross to Inis Oirr, walk or explore by bike or pony and trap, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher to Doolin. The return follows the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way. Guides such as Barry, Phil, and Sean are known for Irish stories, humor, and local insight.

“It was a really great experience, Phil was a great guide. Thank you for the experience! I truly recommend it!”

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5.Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe’s Largest Stalactite

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · from $26Best value

Visit Doolin Cave with an English or Irish-speaking guide, descend about 70 feet, and see Europe’s largest stalactite. Allow 50 minutes for the guided cave visit, plus time for the optional 1km looped eco-trail, glacial clay pottery, and the farm animals around the visitor center.

“Amazing! We were all so happy we booked this tour, one of our best in Ireland! Our tour guide was great, plus we got to finish by petting some goats and donkeys.”

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6.Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $142

Meet your orange-hoodied guide at Doolin Pier for a 25-minute ferry to Inisheer. Tour the island by bicycle or tractor and trailer, seeing castles, sunken graveyards, and shipwrecks. Then enjoy reserved tea, coffee, and scones before free time for a pub pint, beach visit, or more exploring. Guides include Eleanor, Tommy, Phil, Ollie, and Conor.

“Guide was good and able to provide a personal experience to suit the small group.”

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7.Cliffs of Moher Guided Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $39

From Doolin’s Fiddle + Bow Hotel, walk 8 km along a quieter Cliffs of Moher route with a guide such as Ollie, Sofia, Phil, or Conor. Expect cliff views, Aran Islands and Galway Bay scenery, Irish folklore, private farmland paths, steep sections, and muddy shoes. Entry is included, with return transport arranged separately.

“Excellent - our guide was very knowledgeable and informative - thank you!”

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8.Private Ennis Essential History Tour with Dr Jane O’Brien

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Join Dr Jane O’Brien for a private 70-minute walking tour of Ennis, limited to your group of up to six. You’ll visit the friary, old market sites, historic lanes, the Daniel O’Connell monument, and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul while Jane brings local history to life with documented stories and daily details. An amplification device is available.

“Had a fantastic time with Dr.Jane learning all about Ennis and how important it is in Ireland’s history. My husband’s family name is Ennis, so was great to see where it all originated. We were very thankful for Dr.Jane’s fantastic knowledge and love for the area.”

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9.Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Historical Sites in the Burren Co Clare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start in Kilfenora with Janet from e-whizz, who fits your helmet, hi-visibility jacket, panniers, and electric bike before mapping your ride. Choose a shorter route of about 24 km or spend up to eight hours visiting Caherconnell, Poulnabrone Dolmen, and Kilfenora’s cathedral and crosses at your own pace.

“We had a wonderful ride through The Burren. Janet was great - she made sure we knew the tricks of an e-bike, handed us helmets and high viz jackets and mapped out our route. I’d do the trip again in a heartbeat!”

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10.Private Ennis Dark History Tour with Dr Jane O’Brien (1-6 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Walk through Ennis with Dr Jane O’Brien on a private 70-minute tour for up to six people. Hear about the town’s gallows, famine-era poverty, market murders, Biddy Early, old orphanages, banshees, and the ghost connected with Ennis Friary. The walk begins at the Old Ground Hotel and ends by the O’Connell Monument.

“We had a wonderful walking tour through Ennis! Jane was very friendly and full of interesting stories about the town of Ennis, where we were staying for a week.”

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11.Cliffs of Moher and The Burren day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

This seven-hour private tour takes up to two people from Ennis to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Poulnabrone Dolmen. Local guides such as David, Mike, and Tony provide commentary, WiFi, bottled water, and the flexibility to stop at places large buses cannot reach. Lunch and the €15 Cliffs visitor center entry fee are extra.

“Mike was an excellent driver and really looked after us. Beautiful tour of some stunning landscapes and nearby towns. Would totally recommend”

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12.Burren Guided Electric Bike tour with Poulnabrone Portal Tomb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Janet and the e-whizz team for a four-hour guided e-bike ride through the Burren. You’ll follow quiet back roads to Kilfenora Cathedral, Noughaval Church, and the 3500 BC Poulnabrone Dolmen, with navigation, local stories, and vehicle support included.

“I had the most wonderful time with Janet. It was just me on the tour because others had canceled and she went out of her way to give me extra information about the Burren that would peak my interest as an archaeology student. Janet is a very kind woman who gave me a wonderful tour and even took pictures for me. Thank you Janet!”

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13.Ballyvaughan: Aillwee Burren Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $31

Spend 2 to 3 hours at Ballyvaughan’s Aillwee Burren Experience. Follow an English-speaking guide through Aillwee Cave, then watch a 45-minute Birds of Prey flying display. Add woodland walks, Burren cheese, fudge, and coffee at the Farm Shop. The ticket is valid all day, so you can fit in more than one display.

“Very informative and I liked the bird of prey demonstration with the opportunity to let one of the birds fly on my arm the best. As there are several demonstrations with different birds every day and you can visit several of the demonstrations with the ticket, which is valid for a whole day, the entrance fee is more than justified. Not forgetting, of course, the visit to the cave including a very good guided tour.”

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14.Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

This private two-day tour with Niall Cleary of Best of Ireland Tours combines the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, the Burren, and Caherconnell’s sheepdog show. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup available, enjoy flexible local guidance, and stop for Irish pub food. Confirm the exact route, since the boat and Aran Islands mention is not reflected in the listed itinerary.

“Niall Cleary at Best of Ireland Tours, is a wonderful tour guide! Our family toured Ireland with him for nearly a week, and we feel lucky to have found him. Niall is very knowledgeable and is happy to explain Irish customs, history, geography and just interesting facts that make your trip a richer experience. He's especially kind and considerate of his clients. He takes good care of you and knows every good place to eat lunch, grab a snack or use the restroom in Ireland! He’s also lots of fun and a delightful traveling companion - just talking and laughing with him as we rode in the van was one…”

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15.Private Cliffs of Moher Tour Small Group from Ennis, Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Ennis with a private guide, including Trevor, to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ennistymon Falls, Lisdoonvarna, and Corkscrew Hill. This 5 to 6 hour outing suits up to four people who want a flexible day, hotel pickup, snacks, bottled water, and a break from large coach tours.

“Visited Ireland with an older group of friends and wanted a more private experience visiting the western coast of Ireland (including the cliffs of Moher) than the all day time constraints and large buses packed with people. We were very pleased with this tour from start to finish. Our guide, Trevor was very knowledgeable and accommodating for our older group of friends and flexible with the custom itinerary that we wanted to experience. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour for a more intimate experience of the area with flexibility and wants to avoid the large groups and crowds.”

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