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Galway: Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle
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Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway★ 4.86 (2,129) · 8h 15mfrom€ 55View ›
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Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day Tour

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Westport Walking Tour: Georgian Streets & Local Pubs
Westport Walking Tour: Georgian Streets & Local Pubs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (133)1hYou walk Westport's Georgian grid with a local guide who steers you through colorful streets, artisan food shops, and traditional music pubs while sharing the stories and recommendations you won't find online. The pace is easy, the group stays small, and you leave knowing where to eat and which pub to hit that night. Wheelchair accessible, toilet facilities included, takes two to three hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to settle into Westport quickly and know where the locals actually eat and drink, rather than wandering the main street guessing — a local guide is what turns a walk into a real introduction to the town.Free cancellationKids −100%from€ 23View ›
Aran Islands E-Bike Tour Inisheer: Castles & Local Tea
Aran Islands E-Bike Tour Inisheer: Castles & Local Tea★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (126)8h–9hYou board a ferry from Doolin, bike or carriage-tour Inisheer's castles and ancient ruins in two hours, then sit with a local islander over tea and scones. Free time to explore the island follows, then lunch in Doolin village on the way back through the Burren to Galway. Ferry, bike hire, and refreshments are all included.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Galway who want to see the Aran Islands without arranging their own ferry and bike logistics. The day is full — expect to be out from early morning to late afternoon — which is exactly what fits the island visit, village lunch, and Burren drive all into one trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 150View ›
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway & Doolin
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway & Doolin★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (110)8h–9hYou're driven from Galway to Doolin, hike five miles to the Cliffs of Moher with a local guide (3–4 hours with photo stops), visit the visitor center, then have free time in Doolin before returning to Galway by 5 pm. The group stays small, transport and entry are sorted, and you avoid the main visitor center crowds by approaching from the walking route.Is it for me?Right for people who want to see the Cliffs of Moher without driving themselves or navigating entry lines, and who have moderate fitness for a half-day walk — the small group and local guide mean you're not following a crowd, and the fixed schedule removes the logistics of transport and timing.Free cancellationKids −26%from€ 89View ›
Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local Stories
Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (106)2h 30mYou’ll walk Galway’s winding streets with a local guide who makes history feel alive—from Eyre Square to Lynch’s Castle and Kirwan’s Lane. Pause at the Spanish Arch as river breezes carry laughter past centuries-old stonework, then soak up Westend’s creative pulse before ending by Galway Cathedral. This tour isn’t just facts—it’s stories you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −28%from€ 135View ›
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin & Small Group
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin & Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (407)3h–4hYou walk 5 miles from Doolin toward the Cliffs of Moher on a guided route that avoids the main visitor centre crowds, with your English-speaking guide stopping for stories and photos along the way. The hike takes 3.5 hours at a relaxed pace, and transport back to town is included at the end. Small groups mean you're not competing for space or the guide's attention.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Cliffs of Moher without the visitor centre queues and car parks—the hike itself is what makes the difference, and the small group size means you're not competing with crowds for the guide's attention or a spot to stand and look.Free cancellationfrom€ 34View ›
Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & scones
Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & scones★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (263)5hA guided bike tour of Inisheer, the smallest of the three Aran Islands, departing from Doolin with ferry included. You cycle the island for two hours with a live English-speaking guide, see sunken graveyards and shipwrecks, then sit down to home-baked scones and tea while hearing stories from a local islander. If you prefer not to cycle, a tractor-drawn carriage tour is available at no extra charge. The whole day runs five hours from Doolin.Is it for me?If you have a morning or afternoon in Doolin and want to see the Aran Islands without renting a car or building an itinerary, this tour handles the ferry, the bike rental, the cafe reservation and the timing — you just show up at the pier and ride.Free cancellationKids −19%from€ 125View ›
Galway: Micil Distillery Gin, Poitín & Whiskey Tasting
Galway: Micil Distillery Gin, Poitín & Whiskey Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (304)1hYou'll tour Galway's only working distillery, hear the true story of poitín and the family who made it illegally for generations, and taste three award-winning spirits — poitín, whiskey and gin — made right there in the building. A professional guide leads you through the process and the history, and you leave with a real understanding of what makes Micil different. Bring a jacket and plan for about two hours.Is it for me?Right for anyone drawn to Irish history and how spirits are actually made, especially if you want to understand poitín's real story without arranging a separate tasting or history lesson — the guide and the distillery do both at once.Free cancellationfrom€ 25View ›
Cliffs of Moher & Burren: Private Day Tour with Flexible Stops
Cliffs of Moher & Burren: Private Day Tour with Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (261)8hYou’ll feel Ireland under your skin on this private day trip from Galway: castle ruins by quiet water, ancient stones in The Burren’s silence, a hearty pub lunch in Doolin, and wild air at the Cliffs of Moher. Let your local guide handle all the driving so you can just watch clouds move across the Atlantic.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 575View ›
Galway: Irish Scone & Bread Baking Class in Local Home
Galway: Irish Scone & Bread Baking Class in Local Home★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (242)2hYou’ll knead dough in a real Galway kitchen, pick herbs from the garden if they’re in season, and learn old-school Irish baking tips from Kate herself. Enjoy your homemade scones and brown bread with tea or coffee while sharing stories around her table. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and full of those small moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −26%from€ 75View ›
Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffs
Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (141)3h 30mA guided walk along the Cliffs of Moher sea cliffs in County Clare, led by a local farmer and historian who shares the area's folklore and rural heritage. The 8-kilometer route climbs to the highest point at 214 meters above the Atlantic, where clear days open views of the Dingle Peninsula, Loop Head, the Aran Islands, and the Twelve Pins of Connemara. The walk takes 3.5 hours on a gravel path and finishes at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre; a taxi ride back to Doolin village is included.Is it for me?Book this walk for a morning or afternoon when you want to stand at the edge of the Irish coast with someone who knows the land and its stories. The fixed 3.5-hour route and included taxi back to Doolin mean you don't have to plan transport or worry about timing—just show up with good boots and weather gear.Free cancellationfrom€ 42View ›

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Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder Tales
Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder Tales★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (311)1h 20mYou walk Galway's backstreets with a guide who knows the stories locals actually tell, not the tourist version. You see the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, the river, and the Old Long Walk, and you hear the full account of the Lynch Family murder that shaped the city. Groups stay small, the pace is walkable for all fitness levels, and wheelchair access is available throughout. No transport to arrange—just show up and follow.Is it for me?Book this if you want Galway's real stories—the ones locals tell—rather than a standard historical outline, and you'd rather have a guide who adapts to what interests you than follow a script. Small groups and a guide who's been doing this for over a decade mean you actually get to ask questions and move at a human pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 14.50View ›
Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local Stories
Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (617)1h 15mA 75-minute guided walking tour of Galway starting at Eyre Square and moving through the city's landmarks—the Spanish Arch, old castle, church with links to a famous navigator, and the birthplace of the Claddagh ring. Your local guide shares the history of the Tribes of Galway, stories behind the statues and doorways, and recommendations for where to find authentic Irish food and music. Minimum age 16; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour on your first morning in Galway if you want the city's layout and stories straight from someone who lives here—the guide points out details you'd miss on your own and tells you where locals actually eat and drink.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 15View ›
Galway Dark History Walking Tour: Executions & Medieval Crimes
Galway Dark History Walking Tour: Executions & Medieval Crimes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (251)1h 30mYou walk 90 minutes through Galway's medieval streets with a local guide who knows the gruesome details: executions at the Gallows, the Lynches' murder, famine history, and the stories beneath Galway Cathedral. The route starts at Eyre Square, follows the river, and covers the crimes and hauntings that shaped the city. You don't arrange transport or timing — the guide handles the pacing and the narrative, leaving you to absorb the darker side of Irish history.Is it for me?Book this if you want Galway's real history — the crimes, executions, and famine that shaped the city — told by someone who knows the streets and the stories, without having to research or navigate the route yourself. The evening timing and local guide are what make the darker atmosphere land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 20View ›
Belmullet Small-Group Walking Tour: 2 Hours, 5,000 Steps
Belmullet Small-Group Walking Tour: 2 Hours, 5,000 Steps★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (45)2hA two-hour guided walking tour of Belmullet, North Mayo, covers the town's founding in 1824, the 1845 canal that links two bays, 17th-century prophecies, famine history, and the legend of the Children of Lir. The guide is live and speaks English; children are welcome from age 6. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?The walk covers two hours and 5,000 steps at a pace suitable for all fitness levels, so the distance is steady but not demanding—bring comfortable shoes and expect to be on your feet the whole time without long stops to rest.Free cancellationKids −100%from€ 20View ›
Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch Castle
Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch Castle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (100)1h 30mYou walk through Galway's medieval center with a local guide who shapes the tour around your questions and interests. You'll see the 1320 church, Lynch Castle, and end at the Spanish Arch overlooking Claddagh. The route is wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Book a time that fits your schedule — each departure is different because each guide and group is different.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Galway beyond the guidebook, with a guide who knows the city and shapes the walk around your interests. The pace suits all fitness levels, and wheelchair access is built in throughout.Free cancellationKids −28%from€ 20View ›
Galway: Connemara Sheep Farm Tour & Sheepdog Demo
Galway: Connemara Sheep Farm Tour & Sheepdog Demo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (87)1hYou’ll walk muddy fields above Killary Fjord with Tom the farmer, watch his sheepdogs herd on command, and maybe even shear a sheep or bottle-feed a lamb if it’s summer. It’s hands-on and honest—a glimpse into real Connemara life that sticks with you long after you leave those green hills behind.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%from€ 20View ›
Shed Distillery tour in rural Ireland: Whiskey and gin tasting
Shed Distillery tour in rural Ireland: Whiskey and gin tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (211)2hA guided tour of the Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney in rural Ireland, where you taste Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with an expert guide and finish with a Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic at the Honey Badger bar in the botanical glasshouse. The tour runs two hours and welcomes children (under 18s accompanied by a paying adult) and non-drinkers, who can sample a Curious Botanical Mocktail instead. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience.Is it for me?Two hours is enough to move through the working distillery, taste the whiskey with a guide, and finish at the bar—tight enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, but long enough to actually understand the place and the spirits instead of rushing through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −52%from€ 21View ›
Erris Head Guided Walking Tour: 5km coastal walk with stories
Erris Head Guided Walking Tour: 5km coastal walk with stories★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)2h–2h 30mErris Head Guided Walking Tour is a 2- to 2.5-hour walk along the northwest coast of County Mayo, starting from a remote village and climbing out toward the Atlantic with a live English-speaking guide. The route covers about 5km across boardwalks and muddy track, passing sheep and lambs, the island of Illandavuck, nesting Fulmars, and a WW2 lookout post from which coast watchers reported sightings during the Battle of the Atlantic. Pickup is included; children are welcome from age 6, and all fees and taxes are covered.Is it for me?Book this if you're walking solo or with one or two others and want a guide who stops frequently for photos and local stories rather than covering ground quickly.Free cancellationKids −100%from€ 25View ›
Cong: Quiet Man Film Walking Tour & Museum Entry
Cong: Quiet Man Film Walking Tour & Museum Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (92)1hYou’ll stroll through Cong village with a local guide, stopping at real Quiet Man film locations—including Pat Cohan’s Bar and the famous bridge—before heading inside The Quiet Man Museum for costumes and re-enactments. Along the way you’ll hear stories about Hollywood arriving in Ireland and see how locals became part of movie history. It’s gentle, funny, sometimes nostalgic—a walk that lingers after you leave.Free cancellationKids −60%from€ 25View ›
Doolin Cave: Europe's Largest Stalactite & Underground Tour
Doolin Cave: Europe's Largest Stalactite & Underground Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (114)50mYou descend into a limestone cavern 70 metres below the Burren, guided through narrow passages and landings to a cathedral-like chamber where Europe's largest stalactite — 7.3 metres of stone built by water over millennia — catches the light like an ornate chandelier. The tour includes a hard hat, expert guide, on-site parking and access to a walking trail above ground. Temperature stays at 11°C year-round, so bring a light jacket.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a geological landmark without arranging transport or worrying about parking — the cave sits in one place, the guide handles the route, and everything you need is there when you arrive.Free cancellationKids −51%from€ 26View ›
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