15 hours
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English
Overview
Depart from Dublin Heuston Station in the early morning on your train to Limerick, and enjoy breakfast on board (own expense) while taking in Ireland’s lush central landscape. Upon arriving in the ancient city of Limerick, enjoy a tour of this city that was once the key settlement for Vikings in Ireland, and is more recently known as the setting of Frank McCourt’s harrowing memoir Angela's Ashes.
Following this rich bit of history, board your northbound coach to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Explore the fine medieval castle, complete with 15th- and 16th-century furnishings, tapestries and traditional works of art. Then tour Folk Park for a taste of Irish village life at the turn of the 20th century, including a schoolhouse, post office, doctor’s office and more.
Next up, take a break for a traditional Irish pub lunch (own expense) at Gus O’Connor’s Pub in Doolin, where you’ll enjoy a steamy bowl of seafood chowder or some crispy fish and chips with a cup of tea (or a pint of Guinness). Then head for the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famous natural sites.
After a stroll along the cliffs, sit back for a scenic drive along the rocky coastal edge of the Burren and Galway Bay before arriving in Galway. Depending on what time you get to Galway, you may have time for a quick walk through the cobbled streets before catching your evening train back to Dublin. Have a leisurely dinner aboard (own expense) before returning to the train station.
Operated by
Railtours Ireland First Class
Ratings & Reviews
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Wonderful Ireland Experience!
Y869IWangiec, Aug 2025
Great Day with Paul our guide who was so fun, witty and great with information of area and history! Also special thanks to Michael our driver who did a fantastic job! Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Y869IWangiec, Thank you for the lovely review! We are very glad to hear you enjoyed our Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, The Burren & Galway Bay Day Tour! Your kind word about our brilliant host, Paul, are much appreciated and will be passed on. We hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back on tour with us soon! Kind regards, The Railtours Ireland Team
Best way to see Ireland!
W D, Aug 2025
Ease of traveling by train was a major bonus. We were able to relax, see the countryside, walk freely about the train, snack service was available and had access to a bathroom. Significantly more comfortable and enjoyable than being packed on a tour bus. Peter, our guide, ensured that everyone was taken care of throughout the day. The Cliffs of Moher are a must see! Best way take a day trip to see Ireland.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear W D, Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, The Burren & Galway Bay Day Tour! Your kind words about Peter, our lovely host, are very much appreciated and we will let him know. We hope to welcome you back on tour with us on your next trip to Ireland! Kind regards, The Railtours Ireland Team
Fun, relaxing, informative
DennisD1319, Aug 2025
We had the absolute best day. Peter, our “guide” was just brilliant. Quick with his knowledge and even quicker with his funny wit. Although his Tractor joke might need a bit of a polishing ????. We will definitely be back as it was brilliant from start to finish. Den & Lorraine
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Dennis & Lorraine, Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our One Day Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, The Burren and Galway Bay Tour! Your complimentary remarks about our lovely host, Peter, are much appreciated and will be passed on. We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us soon! Kind regards, The Railtours Ireland Team
Great trip, but it's a loooooong day
john_b, Aug 2025
Trains were all on time, but it was a lot. I would have spent less time at the castle, but overall good experience. Our guide was amazing!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear John, Thank you very much for your 5* review! We are glad to hear the tour was a positive experience for you and that you liked the guide. We appreciate your feedback, and hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back on tour with us soon. Kind regards, The Railtours Ireland Team
Itinerary
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
After arriving to Limerick, we head out to Bunratty Castle. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is a folk park here and many of the buildings – including the village – were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt, brick by brick, at their present location.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedCliffs of Moher
Enjoy some free time at the Cliffs of Moher - among some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedThe Burren
From the Cliffs of Moher, we take the coast road for much of the way to Galway, with time for photos along The Burren. This is a national park and the word Burren comes from the Irish Language and means ‘rocky place’. It is a unique lunar landscape of limestone. Today the Burren is noted for its diverse flora with few parallels elsewhere in Ireland or, indeed, Europe. As time permits, we will make a short stop here for photographs.
Eyre Square
Traffic dependent, there will be some free time upon your arrival in Galway to get some dinner and look at some shops, etc.
1 hour
Location
Address
Heuston Station Saint John's Road West, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin, Ireland
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- Information pack
- Admission fees
- Reserved seats on trains
- Host on trains
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in at 6:40AM! Train departs at 7am & it does not wait. Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
- Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Railtours Ireland First Class ltd very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.
- This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.