Galway to Aran Islands Inisheer, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher Day Tour
Description
This unforgettable day tour departs Galway at 9:00 AM, travelling by coach along the scenic Wild Atlantic Way and through the rocky limestone landscape of the Burren to the charming village of Doolin. From there, take the express ferry to Inisheer, the smallest and most traditional of the Aran Islands. Explore a 10th-century castle ruin, a sunken church, a shipwreck, and a peaceful beach. Walk the island’s quiet boreens or rent a bike or pony & trap for a more immersive experience (extra cost). After your island adventure, the ferry returns to Doolin and continues with a spectacular cruise beneath the towering Cliffs of Moher, a truly unique view of one of Ireland’s most iconic natural landmarks. Prefer not to cruise? You can disembark at Doolin Pier and wait for the group. Next, enjoy a traditional Irish pub meal (not included), then spend an hour exploring the top of the Cliffs and admire the vista. We return to Galway via the stunning coastal route, arriving back around 7:30 PM.
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Itinerary
Inisheer ( Inis OIrr) is the smallest and most vibrant of the Aran Islands and is only a 20 minute sailing from Doolin
We stop at the quaint fishing village of Doolin to enjoy some lunch.
You will receive Free entry and have a full hour to enjoy leisurely walks along the new coastal pathways & visit the eco-sensitive Visitor Centre where you can experience the Atlantic Edge, a virtual reality cliff face adventure.
A stunning cliffside viewpoint along the Wild Atlantic Way, known for its dramatic limestone formations and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Seats are not assigned
- Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately
- Public car park near ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
Reviews(1,846)
We had Dave as our driver/guide, he was really helpful, funny and shared lots of facts and history with us along the way. The drive to doolin and back was really scenic, and Inisheerin was really fun to explore. Dave was really helpful arranging the bike rentals. The Cliffs of Moher were an amazing experience. Dave added a couple extra stops along the way, we fed a donkey and got to view the cliffs from another viewpoint. The tour is worth it!!!
Amazing day we were fortunate to get great clear weather. Dave our tour guide is best in the game. Super welcoming, knowledgeable, funny, very smooth and safe driver with a great music play list and commentary. Great job and thanks for a fantastic day out.
The buggy ride was perfect for me. I got to see the island without over exerting myself by walking or biking. I loved that there were different options as my friend is way more athletic than I am and was able to bike the island. I loved the view of the cliffs from the ferry and we even saw some Puffins! Dave was a great guide, very knowledgeable and pointed out great views.
Amazing excursion! Dave, our guide was more than a driver. He created a magical experience for us. Highly recommend!!
Good tour, our guide Patrick was entertaining and knowledgeable! My only complaint was that the order of activities was listed incorrectly on the description where lunch was not until after the cliff ferry tour. We didn't eat until after 2pm local time, so my entire group was starving!
Reservation made with Galway Tours to support this local business compared to all the other tour operators... Fabulous day spent with Dave who makes the visit extremely lively without talking non-stop like other drivers... Dave takes care of his passengers with ginger cookies for seasickness, candies, lending sunglasses, providing sunscreen, phone chargers... so much attention that deserves to be highlighted, thanked, and rewarded...
Tommy was a great guide. He was very personable ,knowledgeable and kind. It was unfortunate that the weather didn’t cooperate but Tommy made the best of it. I would highly recommend this tour.
It is very beautiful, but for those who get sick of boat and bus it is good to know that it is a tour where it will happen. I thought the agency could have warned so I would have taken medicine.
Hi Julia, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the tour beautiful, although we're sorry to hear you experienced seasickness. The tour takes place on the Atlantic Ocean, where sea conditions can naturally be unpredictable, and this is something that can affect any boat excursion. For that reason, we generally expect guests who know they are prone to motion sickness to take the usual precautions, such as bringing appropriate medication. Our drivers are as accommodating as they can be when guests feel seasick, however seasickness unfortunately is something nobody can control. Many of our previous guests have also mentioned the Atlantic sea conditions in their reviews, so this is information that is already available to prospective visitors. That said, we appreciate your suggestion and will consider making this point even more explicit in our tour information to help future guests prepare. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards, Tatiana
Patrick was a great guide! Loved this tour.
Our guide Patrick was very educational and funny. We had a large group so it was always made clear to us how important our timing was to make sure we saw everything
