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Wild Atlantic Way Private Coastal Drive: Clifftops & Whiskey

Explore Ireland's 2,500 km Wild Atlantic Way in a chauffeured private vehicle — from the Cliffs of Moher at golden hour to a private tasting at a craft distillery perched above the Atlantic. Europe's longest coastal touring route, curated for the discerning traveller.

What to expect

Your guide collects you dockside and heads west along roads flanked by dry-stone walls and Atlantic gales. The Cliffs of Moher — 214 metres of sheer drama above crashing surf — can be visited at shoulder hours when the light is best. A visit to a small-batch Irish whiskey or gin distillery with an Atlantic-sourced botanical tasting follows. The final stretch back along Galway Bay at dusk is quietly breathtaking.

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ToursByLocals (Irish local private guides)
From approx. USD 400–700 per private group for a full-day coastal drive (guide-dependent; confirm on the ToursByLocals platform)
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Good to know

Common ports of call include Cobh, Dublin, or Galway — confirm your specific port and adjust the guide accordingly on the ToursByLocals platform. Full-day tours require an early departure to maximise time; check all-aboard time carefully and discuss with your guide upfront.

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