Booking choice: The Cliffs of Moher rail tour, from $185 per person. Check dates Tour details
The Cliffs of Moher are run as a visitor experience with an admission ticket that covers the whole site. You can buy it at the gate or online for a time slot, and every tour on this site already includes it in the price.
Figures below are from the official cliffsofmoher.ie booking page in 2026.
The quick answer
The 2026 gate rate is €15 per adult, €12 for students and seniors, and €30 for a family. Children under 12 enter free with a parent or guardian (up to 4 per adult). Booking a time slot online is cheaper than the gate. Admission covers the visitor centre, 800 m of paved paths, O'Brien's Tower and parking. On every tour listed here, entry is included.
How much does it cost to get into the Cliffs of Moher?
The gate rate in 2026 is €15 per adult, with lower rates for students, seniors and families, and free entry for children under 12 with a parent.
| Ticket | Gate rate 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €15 | Full gate rate if you do not book online |
| Student | €12 | |
| Senior (65+) | €12 | |
| Family | €30 | 2 adults and 2 children |
| Children under 12 | Free | With a parent or guardian, up to 4 per adult; school groups excluded |
Rather not buy tickets at all? Cliffs entry is included in the rail tour price.
Check dates for the Cliffs of Moher rail tourDo you need a ticket if you go on a tour?
No. Cliffs of Moher admission is included on every tour on this site, from the rail tour to the coach days and the Galway day.
The rail tour includes Bunratty Castle and Folk Park admission as well. There is nothing to book separately. Compare the tours in Cliffs of Moher day trips from Dublin.
Is it cheaper to book online?
Yes. The official site says booking online gets the better rates, and visitors who do not book online pay the full gate rate.
The price depends on the slot. The official booking page splits the day into Off-Peak AM (8 to 11 AM), Peak (11 AM to 4 PM) and Off-Peak PM (4 PM to close), and shows the rate for each slot when you pick a date. Off peak is the cheapest. Coach groups of 10 or more book through the groups department instead.
What does Cliffs of Moher admission include?
The visitor centre with its exhibition and a virtual reality cliff-face experience, 800 m of paved paths and viewing areas, O'Brien's Tower access, the free audio guide app, toilets, WiFi and parking.
- Visitor centre and exhibition
- 800 m of paved pathways and viewing areas
- O'Brien's Tower access
- Free audio guide app
- Toilets, WiFi and unlimited parking
- Free binoculars, picnic blankets and a water refill station
- Mobility vehicles for visitors who need them
Want both admissions sorted? The rail tour includes the cliffs and Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
Explore the Cliffs of Moher rail tour Tour detailsWhat are the opening hours?
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM in summer (May to August), 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM in spring and autumn, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from November to February.
| Months | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| November to February | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| March, April, September, October | 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| May to August | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
How long do you need at the Cliffs of Moher?
The official site recommends a minimum of two hours, which is what the rail tour and the main coach tours give you.
The rail tour and Wild Rover each give two hours, the Burren and Galway coach at least two, the Ennis and Limerick coach 1 hour 45 minutes, and the small-group and Doolin days 90 minutes. Busy hours are 11 AM to 4 PM; see Cliffs of Moher weather for timing and fog.
Want the full two hours? The rail tour gives you that, entry included.
Check dates for the Cliffs of Moher rail tourDo children, students and seniors pay less?
Yes: children under 12 enter free with a parent or guardian, and students and seniors pay €12 at the gate.
On a tour, the cliffs fee is already in the price, so what matters is the tour's own child rate. See the Cliffs of Moher with kids for each tour's age rules.
Is a tour better value than going on your own?
If you have no car, yes: the entry fee is only €15, and the cost is getting there from Dublin.
With a car, buying your own time slot is the cheapest way in. Without one, a coach tour from $80 or the rail tour from $185 per person covers transport, a guide and admission in one booking.
No car? The coach day includes cliffs admission, two hours on site and two in Galway.
Explore the Wild Rover coach tour Tour detailsFrequently asked questions
Is O'Brien's Tower included in the ticket?
Yes. The official booking page lists O'Brien's Tower access as part of admission.
Can you visit the Cliffs of Moher for free?
Not through the visitor experience: admission is €15 per adult at the gate in 2026, though children under 12 go free with a parent.
Are dogs allowed at the Cliffs of Moher?
Yes, on a lead outside. Only guide and support dogs are allowed inside the visitor centre.
Is cliffs entry included in the rail tour?
Yes, along with Bunratty Castle and Folk Park admission.
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Prices are from-prices in USD per person and move with the season; each listing shows its own cancellation terms.
Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Rail Tour
- Reserved train seats Dublin Heuston to Limerick and Galway to Dublin, with a host on the trains
- Driver-guide on the coach between Limerick and Galway
- Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and to the Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway by Coach
- Coach from two Dublin pickup points, about 6:55 AM
- Professional guide and a guided walk in Galway
- Cliffs of Moher admission; on-board WiFi
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Coach Tour
At least 2 hours at the cliffs, then Galway
