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From Doolin: Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Tractor Tour

1. From Doolin: Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Tractor Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of mainland Ireland on this day trip to Inisheer from Doolin. Discover breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher, explore the island on a tractor or bike, and relax on the white sands of the island's beach. Meet your guide at Doolin Pier and hop on the ferry to Inisheer for a 15-minute journey. Take in breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher along the way and maybe even spot some of the friendly dolphins who like to ride alongside the boat. As you step onto Inisheer, you will immediately grasp what island life is all about. See horses and local farmers, hear Irish being spoken by the locals, and smell the freshest air the Atlantic Ocean can provide. Next, begin your bike tour of the island with your guide. Explore sunken graveyards, shipwrecks, castles, and much more. If you're not feeling up to a bike ride, hop on the back of a traditional Irish tractor instead to experience Inisheer from a local perspective. In peak season, finding a restaurant to sit down and eat in can be difficult. After your guided tour, head to a local cafe that has a reservation for you. No waiting in line, just walk in and enjoy. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the island at your own pace. You could go to the pub for a pint, check out the playground with the kids, or simply chill on the beach. At the end of the day, meet your guide back at the pier and board the ferry back to Doolin.

Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

2. Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

Experience Galway from a historical, cultural, and modern point of view. With your expert guide, discover key points of interest and get insider tips on food, drink, and other activities in the city. Start the tour at the historical Eyre Square area. Learn first about wealthy merchant families who made Galway one of the wealthiest places in medieval Europe. Hear further tales of invaders, visiting presidents, movie stars, and the local legends who helped put Galway on the map. Stroll through the medieval city center, with several stops en route to highlight the historical significance of the area. See sights like the medieval city walls, Lynch's Castle, and Saint Nicholas's Collegiate church, among others. Get a glimpse of what makes Galway so important when it comes to its fame as a haven for artists. Learn more about cultural events such as the Galway International Arts Festival and Galway Film Festival which take place during the year. Conclude the tour at the buzzing Spanish Arch area beside the sea, with a detailed introduction given to the Claddagh village and its people.

Galway: Gaelic Games Experience

3. Galway: Gaelic Games Experience

Experience a Gaelic Games session at a local Gaelic club called "Liam Mellows", located a 10-minute bus journey from the city center. The modern facility includes a dedicated visitor center, with one public bus route (number 402) stopping close by the club. Sessions start with an introduction to what are known locally as "Gaelic Games". This includes the history of the games, their revered place to life in Ireland, and how the games are structured/played. You’ll see video clips and the Irish passion for GAA, and will generally just have the "craic". Following the engaging introduction, you will head out to the astro pitch where you'll partake in gentle team-building activities of Gaelic football, hurling, and handball. Your trainers for the day will be great; being passionate about their beloved games and really interacting with visitors. Depending on your group, you most likely play some mini-matches, all in good fun.

Galway: Private Historic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

4. Galway: Private Historic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Located in the West of Ireland, Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart. Accompanied by your local guide, visit key historic sights and earn about local history, dating back to the 13th century. This tour can be customized to best suit your interests. Explore Eyre Square and visit Galway's historic Latin Quarter. Discover the significance of the name of King's Head Pub and visit Saint Nicholas Church, the oldest functioning medieval church in Ireland. At the Claddagh Ring Museum, learn about the symbolism behind the wearing of the Claddagh ring. At the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch, hear about the rich history and traditions of the area.

Athlone: Dead Centre Brewing Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

5. Athlone: Dead Centre Brewing Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

Discover the secrets of the brewing process on a guided tour of the Dead Centre Brewing facility in Athlone. Find out about each step of the process from sourcing materials to bottling the brews. Savor craft flavors with a beer tasting experience. Meet your guide at Dead Centre Brewing and begin your beermaking adventure. Hear about the brewing process in clear, simple-to-understand language. Cover aspects of the process such as brewing, fermentation and packaging. Listen as your guide tells you about how they source local ingredients to brew with and return waste materials to the food chain. Be in-the-know as you find out about the array of beer styles brewed on site. Take in the stunning, uninterrupted views of Athlone Castle and St Peter and Paul's church. Complete your tour by tasting some of the beers that you have heard so much about.

Galway: Connemara, Wild Atlantic Way & Kylemore Private Tour

6. Galway: Connemara, Wild Atlantic Way & Kylemore Private Tour

Explore the rugged beauty of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way on the fully guided private day tour out of Galway City. Journey into the 12 Bens Mountains before visiting the jewel of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, and Kitchen Gardens. Get down and dirty on a working sheep farm before visiting one of Ireland's national monuments, the old cottage of the patriot, Padraig Pearse, and the interpretative center. Experience the stunning views of the Connemara Coastal Route.

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What people are saying about County Galway

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 15 reviews

Gary was local and had shared nice hidden history about the place and answered all the questions we had and he had nice recommendations as well. I would recommend Gary to everyone.

Great tour - were able to choose the time to suit our itinerary. Gary was able to answer our questions and made it both relevant and entertaining. Would totally recommend

Our guide, Gary was terrific. He tailored our tour to our interests, age & very shitty weather ……. Bravo

Our guide was very knowledgeable and excellent in his oratory. We enjoyed the time and the experience

Top tour, great overview of the history of Ireland and the city of Galway.