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Cliffs of Moher boat tour from Doolin
The cliffs from the water, 45 min to 1 h from Doolin Pier, from $34.
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Cliff top, walk or boat
Three views of the same cliffs
Go to the Visitor Centre if you want the classic view from above. A €15 gate ticket covers parking and a 2-hour visit, all year. Take the boat from Doolin to see the full height from the sea, from March to October. Book a guided walk from Doolin if you want 3 to 4 hours on foot, but check the route first, as part of the cliff path is closed.
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The Doolin cruise and two guided walks from the village.
Cliffs of Moher boat tour from Doolin
Rated 4.4 out of 5. 925 reviews45 min to 1 h
The cruise out of Doolin Pier along the base of the cliffs, with free cancellation.
from $34
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Small-group cliff hike from Doolin
Guided walk on the cliff path from Doolin, up to 14 people, meeting at 10:00 at the Fiddle + Bow Hotel.
from €34
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Cliff walk with a local farmer from Doolin
Guided walk from the Doolin Inn at 10:00 on a gravel path, with a taxi back included.
from €42.20
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Side by side
| Cliff top | Guided walk | Boat cruise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Visitor Centre, on the R478 | Doolin, 10:00 | Doolin Pier |
| Time | 2-hour visit | 3 to 4 h | 45 min to 1 h |
| Adult price | €15 at the gate | From €34 or €42.20 | From $34 |
| Season | All year | Not stated | March to October |
| You see the cliffs | From the top | From the path on the Doolin side | From the sea below |
Gate price from the Visitor Experience (source), cruise times from Doolin Ferry Co (source), tour prices from Viator and GetYourGuide. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
Choose the cliff top if
- You want the classic view. A paved path runs 800 m from the Visitor Centre to O’Brien’s Tower, built in 1835. With your ticket you have 3.5 km of open path in all, north past the tower and south to the Southern Viewing Platform.
- You are driving or on the bus. Parking is included in the ticket, and Bus Éireann 350 stops at the Visitor Centre.
- You come outside the boat season. The site opens every month. From May to August it stays open until 21:00.
- You have children with you. Children under 12 go free with a parent or guardian, up to four.
Prices, hours and the cheaper online tickets are on the tickets and parking page. Peak time is 11:00 to 16:00, and the Visitor Experience recommends sunrise, sunset and evening for a quieter visit.
Choose the boat if
- You want the full height from below. Doolin Ferry Co runs the cruise along the foot of the cliffs and back in 45 minutes to an hour.
- You are staying in Doolin. The pier is about 5 miles north of the Visitor Centre. Pier parking is €1 for up to 2 hours.
- You want an island too. The same company sells combined tickets with a crossing to an Aran island. Inis Oírr is 15 minutes away.
Boats sail every day from March to October. Check in 30 minutes before you sail, or an hour before in peak season. Crossing times and the Galway tours with a cruise are on the Doolin boat tour page.
Choose a guided walk if
- You want time on foot with a local guide. Ollie’s Tours meets at the Fiddle + Bow Hotel at 10:00. It takes up to 14 people for 3 to 4 hours, from €34. Ireland Wild Escapes meets at the Doolin Inn at 10:00 and walks with a local farmer for about 3 h 30 min, from €42.20, with a taxi back included.
- You are fit enough for a moderate walk. Ollie’s Tours asks for moderate fitness.
Check the path status first. The Visitor Experience update of 1 August 2026 says the path from Doolin is open as far as Surfers Path, with no access on to the Visitor Centre. The 6 km section from Liscannor and Hag’s Head is closed for safety. Both walk listings still describe a route from Doolin to the cliffs, so ask the operator which route runs on your date. The Doolin cliff walk page has the section-by-section status.
Doing two in a day
Doolin is about 15 minutes from the cliffs on bus 350, so the pier and the Visitor Centre sit close together. A cruise takes 45 minutes to an hour, and a cliff-top ticket covers 2 hours. Both guided walks start in Doolin, at 10:00. A night in the village puts you next to the pier and the start of both walks. See where to stay near the cliffs for Doolin, Lahinch and Ennistymon.
The site follows Met Éireann weather warning protocols, so check met.ie before you set off. Month-by-month rain and sunshine figures are on the best time to visit page.
Questions about Cliffs of Moher
Is the boat tour or the Visitor Centre better at the Cliffs of Moher?
They show different things. The Visitor Centre path runs along the top to O'Brien's Tower. The Doolin cruise runs along the foot of the cliffs, so you look up at them. The cruise runs only from March to October.
Can you walk from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher?
The Visitor Experience update of 1 August 2026 says the path from Doolin is open as far as Surfers Path, with no access on to the Visitor Centre. Guided walks from Doolin still run, so ask the operator which route they use on your date.
Do you need a ticket for the cliff walk?
The guided walks are booked with the operator, from €34 or €42.20. To walk the paved paths at the Visitor Centre you need an admission ticket, €15 for an adult at the gate.
Can you see the cliffs from the sea and the top on the same day?
Doolin Pier is about 5 miles north of the Visitor Centre, and bus 350 links Doolin and the cliffs in about 15 minutes. The cruise takes 45 minutes to an hour, and a cliff-top ticket covers 2 hours.
Which option works in winter?
The Visitor Centre. It opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00 from November to February. The Doolin cruise runs from March to October.
