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We compared all 100 experiences in Western Ireland so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 100 experiences from € 14.50 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Galway: Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle
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Galway: Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire CastleFull-day tour from Galway through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher, Dunguaire Castle and Aillwee Cave, with a lunch stop in Doolin and a local driver-guide.
3,701 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 65per person
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway
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★Top rated
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from GalwayFull-day Cliffs of Moher tour from Galway with the Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen and Dunguaire Castle. Professional guide and Cliffs entrance fee included.
2,176 reviews
4.86★
Duration
8h 15m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 55per person
Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day Tour
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Best value
Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day TourFull-day tour from Galway to Inisheer island and Cliffs of Moher with boat cruise beneath the cliffs, ferry included, entry to visitor centre, and local guide. Around 8 hours.
2,748 reviews
4.80★
Duration
10h
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 84per person

Recommended (7)

Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Ferry, Castle & Cruise
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Travelers' pick
Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Ferry, Castle & Cruise
2,018 reviews
4.88★
Duration
10h 30m
from€ 90per person
Clew Bay Cruise from Westport: 365 Islands & Seal Colony
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Travelers' pick
Clew Bay Cruise from Westport: 365 Islands & Seal Colony
1,525 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 30m
from€ 24per person
Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Leenane
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Travelers' pick
Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Leenane
1,282 reviews
4.79★
Duration
7h 30m
from€ 65per person
Connemara tour from Galway: Kylemore Abbey & Cong
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Travelers' pick
Connemara tour from Galway: Kylemore Abbey & Cong
1,152 reviews
4.75★
Duration
8h
from€ 45per person
Burren: Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Show with Daily Demos
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Burren: Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Show with Daily Demos
853 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–2h
from€ 29per person
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Doolin Lunch Stop
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Travelers' pick
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway with Doolin Lunch Stop
772 reviews
4.90★
Duration
7h
from€ 60per person
Galway Food Tour: Tastings Through City Streets
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Galway Food Tour: Tastings Through City Streets
682 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
from€ 90per person

Top rated (10)

Westport Walking Tour: Georgian Streets & Local Pubs
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Westport Walking Tour: Georgian Streets & Local PubsWestport walking tour with local guide through Georgian streets, shops, artisan food outlets and music pubs. Small groups, wheelchair accessible, 2-3 hours.
136 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 29per person
Aran Islands E-Bike Tour Inisheer: Castles & Local Tea
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Travelers' pick
Aran Islands E-Bike Tour Inisheer: Castles & Local TeaPrivate e-bike tour of Inisheer from Galway with ferry, 2-hour guided ride past ancient ruins and shipwrecks, plus tea and scones with a local islander.
128 reviews
4.98★
Duration
8h–9h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 150per person
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway & Doolin
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Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway & Doolin5-mile hike from Galway to Cliffs of Moher with local guide, small group (max 8), includes visitor center entry & transport. 3-4 hours hiking, 7 hours total.
114 reviews
4.98★
Duration
8h–9h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 89per person
Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local Stories
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Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local StoriesFeel Galway’s heartbeat on a private walking tour: explore the Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, and lively laneways with a local guide, plus tips for food stops.
110 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
21
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 135€ 122per person
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin & Small Group
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Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin & Small GroupHike the Cliffs of Moher from Doolin on a 5-mile guided route with fewer crowds. Small groups, 3.5 hours, English-speaking guide, transport included back to town.
417 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h–4h
Next departure: 15 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 34per person
Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & scones
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Inisheer bike tour: 2-hour island ride with tea & sconesBike tour of Inisheer from Doolin with ferry, guide, bike rental and home-baked scones: a 5-hour day trip where the guide handles the ferry queue.
270 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 28 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 125per person
Galway: Micil Distillery Gin, Poitín & Whiskey Tasting
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Galway: Micil Distillery Gin, Poitín & Whiskey TastingMicil Distillery in Galway offers guided tastings of poitín, whiskey and gin. Ireland's only working distillery, family-run since the 1800s, includes tour and gift shop.
306 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h
Fri–Sun
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 25per person
Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour: Burren, Dolmen & Castle
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Travelers' pick
Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour: Burren, Dolmen & CastlePrivate guided day tour from your hotel to the Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone Dolmen and Dunguaire Castle.
265 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 575per group
Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffs
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Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffsWalk the Cliffs of Moher with a local farmer and historian along a gravel path to the peak, with taxi back to Doolin village included. Children welcome.
144 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 47per person
Kilcolgan baking class: Hands-on scones & bread making
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Kilcolgan baking class: Hands-on scones & bread makingBake scones and brown bread at a home kitchen in Kilcolgan near Galway, using seasonal fruit and herbs from the garden.
247 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Free cancellationfrom€ 75per person

Lowest price (10)

Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder Tales
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Travelers' pick
Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder TalesWalking tour of Galway's medieval backstreets with local guide Neil. Includes Spanish Arch, Claddagh rings, river walk, and Lynch Family murder story. Wheelchair accessible.
317 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h 20m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 14.50per person
Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local Stories
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Travelers' pick
Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local Stories75-minute guided walk through Galway city center. Covers Eyre Square, the Tribes, Spanish Arch, Claddagh ring history with insider tips on food and music spots.
649 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 15per person
Galway Dark History Walking Tour: Executions & Medieval Crimes
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Travelers' pick
Galway Dark History Walking Tour: Executions & Medieval Crimes90-minute evening walking tour through Galway's dark history: executions, witchcraft, famine, and murders. Starts Eyre Square, includes cathedral history. Wheelchair accessible.
256 reviews
4.75★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
18:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 20per person
Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch Castle
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Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch CastleTour Galway's medieval streets with a local guide. Visit the Spanish Arch, Lynch Castle, and Claddagh village. Learn about Knights Templars and the Lynch family. Wheelchair accessible.
101 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 20per person
Belmullet Small-Group Walking Tour: 2 Hours, 5,000 Steps
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Belmullet Small-Group Walking Tour: 2 Hours, 5,000 StepsTwo-hour guided walk through Belmullet, North Mayo, covering 1824 founding, Spanish Armada stories, and canal history. Small groups, all fitness levels, fees included.
45 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 20per person
Shed Distillery tour in rural Ireland: Whiskey and gin tasting
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Travelers' pick
Shed Distillery tour in rural Ireland: Whiskey and gin tastingTour the Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney in Leitrim with expert tasting of Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey and Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic.
212 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 21per person
Galway: Connemara Sheep Farm Tour & Sheepdog Demo
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Travelers' pick
Galway: Connemara Sheep Farm Tour & Sheepdog DemoStep onto a real Connemara sheep farm near Galway, watch sheepdogs work, meet the farmer, and try your hand at bottle-feeding lambs. Includes demos.
90 reviews
4.77★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 24per person
Cong: Quiet Man Film Walking Tour & Museum Entry
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Cong: Quiet Man Film Walking Tour & Museum EntryStep into Cong’s movie history with a walking tour of The Quiet Man film locations, museum entry, and a chance to dress up for fun photos. Includes accessible stroll.
96 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 2 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 25per person
Erris Head Guided Walking Tour: 5km coastal walk with stories
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Erris Head Guided Walking Tour: 5km coastal walk with storiesGuided walking tour of Erris Head on Mayo's northwest coast: 5km along Atlantic cliffs with a live guide, pickup included.
19 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
Every day
14:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 25per person
Doolin Cave: Europe's Largest Stalactite & Underground Tour
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Doolin Cave: Europe's Largest Stalactite & Underground TourDescend 70m into Doolin Cave to see Europe's 7.3m stalactite. Guided tour with hard hat, expert guide, parking and eco trail access included.
117 reviews
4.59★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 26per person
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Western Ireland at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Galway: Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle, € 65 (8h, 4.92★ · 3,701).
  • Top rated: Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from Galway, € 55 (8h 15m, 4.86★ · 2,176).
  • Best value: Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day Tour, € 84 (10h, 4.80★ · 2,748).

Of the 100 experiences: 100 with free cancellation, 95 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup and 77 bookable last-minute.

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