Aran Island Tours

Best Tours to the Aran Islands from Galway ⛴

With full-day excursions from Galway, most will take in both the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher in a single day trip. Your guided tour will bring you along the Wild Atlantic Way south of Galway passing through charming towns like Ballindereen, Clarenbridge, Kilcolgan and Kinvara. You then take the ferry from Doolin, a beautiful small fishing village to one of the Aran Islands (Inisheer, Inis Meain or Inis Mór), where you’ll spend your day exploring all the interesting attractions the island has to offer.

All day trips to the Aran Islands

A visit to the world famous Cliffs of Moher 📸

The ferry will then take you back to Doolin, passing under the towering Cliffs of Moher on the way. Visit the Cliffs of Moher for breathtaking vistas, then continue on to the Burren and Lisdoonvarna on your way back to Galway. Tours departing from Galway allow you to see two of Ireland’s most famous natural landmarks in a single day: the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. Tickets to the attractions are usually included in the ticket price.

Also included
This Trip includes visits to Dunguaire Castle and Aillwee Cave, two lesser-known attractions, which you’ll see on this tour that extends beyond the average day tour.

- Round-trip ferry trip
- Guided commentary onboard
- Local Guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pickup From/To Your Hotel
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

FAQs about Tours to the Aran Islands

How much time do you need in Aran Islands?

When visiting any of the Aran Islands it would be ideal to give yourself 2 days, however most of the top attractions can be visited during a one day trip.

How long is the ferry to the Aran Islands?

The Aran Islands are easily accessible by plane or ferry. From Rossaveal (35 minutes west of Galway City, with a 30-minute ferry ride), you can catch an Aran Islands Ferries ferry to the island. During the summer, Aran Islands Ferries run a regular service from Galway City that gets you there in 90 minutes.

What is the best of the Aran Islands?

All of the Aran Islands have a special place in the heart of Galway people so it is not possible to say which is the best, however the most visited island is the largest, Inishmore. Dún Aonghasa, an ancient stone fort on the edge of Inishmore, is the most well-known historical landmark in the Aran Islands. It is perched on a cliff that rises to an impressive 100 meters above the sea below. As you wander the rocky environment and strange ruins, images of ancient druids and fabled High Kings may spring to mind.

How long does it take to walk around Inis Mór?

It would take a day or two of walking to explore all the major attractions on Inishmore island. Generally most visitors rent a bike which makes it easy to see all the main attractions in about 5 hours.

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