Aran Islands Tours and Tickets

Skip the roads, and take a ferry cruise from Galway to see the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands, instead. As you travel by ferry, you’ll get unobstructed views of the coastline that’s known as the Wild Atlantic Way before you dock at Inishmore. Make the most of ample free time to explore, then head back to Galway, passing the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher along the way.

Visit the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher in one day on this full-day tour from Galway. Travel along the Wild Atlantic Way with your guide, through pretty villages including Ballindereen, Clarenbridge and Kilcolgan. Take the ferry from the fishing village of Doolin to Inisheer Island and enjoy free time at your leisure. Then, pass beneath the mighty Cliffs of Moher on the return ferry back to Doolin. Soak up spectacular views from atop the Cliffs of Moher, then take in the Burren and Lisdoonvarna on route back to Galway.

This Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher cruise will take you to beautiful areas of Ireland that can only be reached by boat. Your guide will tell you about the history of the villages you encounter and point out highlights such as one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches. This tour gives you the freedom to explore independently, hire a bike, or grab some lunch. A highlight is the views from the top of the Cliffs of Moher.

Leave the towns of Western Ireland behind for the day and head out to Inis Oirr on a ferry. This day trip will take you from Doolin to the smallest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, an island dotted with ancient ruins, secluded beaches and astonishing ocean views. Explore Inis Oirr without a tour group holding you back, and sail under the Cliffs of Moher, an ancient rockface that towers over the Atlantic Ocean, on the way back.

Inis Mor is the largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands, famous for its ancient ruins, traditional handicrafts, and soaring sea cliffs. This prepaid round-trip ferry ticket lets you explore the island at your own pace. Set sail from Doolin pier, enjoy spectacular views across the Cliffs of Moher and the Wild Atlantic Way as you cruise out to the island, then spend the day taking in highlights such as Kilronan, Dun Aengus, and the Worm Hole.

The Aran Islands are renowned for their ancient ruins and rugged landscapes, but you don’t have to take a guided tour. Enjoy a self-guided visit to the island of Inis Oirr with round-trip boat transfers from Doolin, a choice of departure times, and plenty of free time to discover the island at your own pace.

Join a local farmer, historian and walking enthusiast on this spectacular guided walk along the Cliffs of Moher sea cliffs, as he shares his enthusiasm and passion for the area, local history, folklore and the preservation of a rural lifestyle. Walk to the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher standing 214m (702 feet) above sea level, where views of the Dingle Peninsula and Loop Head in the South, the Aran Islands to the West with the Twelve Pins and mountains of Connemara to the North can be seen on a clear day. From O’ Brien’s Tower witness the amazing vistas of lush green grass, rocky cliffs and varying shades of sea and sky and hear the waves of the mighty Atlantic ocean crashing below. The walk takes approximately 3 hours from the village of Doolin along a gravel path and finishes at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, where public transport is available to return to Doolin. The trail is an easy walk, it requires a basic level of fitness and a good head for heights and is 8km long.

Inis Oirr (Inisheer) is the smallest of the 3 Aran Islands. It’s located just 15 minutes off the coast of Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. This tour takes all the stress out of a visit to the Islands. We know the popular spots to visit and the hidden gems. We have everything taken care of before you set foot on the island so you don't have to be waiting in any queues when you arrive, We have your ferry ticket, bike rental (Or horse-drawn carriage tours), and lunch reservation all taken care of. All you have to do is enjoy the beautiful Inis Oirr. We know how the island works and can give you, your friends, and your family a trip of a lifetime.

Take a scenic flight to the unique Aran Islands and enjoy their local freshly caught seafood, fine ales and warm hospitality on this privately guided pub tour. Availability: March to October. Max: 8. Enjoy a day packed full of everything the West of Ireland has to offer on this privately guided unique tour. Pick up included from Galway by your private local knowledgeable guide and travel to Connemara International Airport for the flight across Galway Bay with commanding views of the coastline, the Cliffs of Moher and limestone landscape of the three Aran Islands. On your arrival on Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands, food and drink of the highest quality awaits you. You will visit three hostelries on the island where you will meet the locals and enjoy the unique atmosphere on the island made famous by Father Ted. Back to Connemara for your return trip to Galway, where we will stop at Tigh Chualain, west of Spiddal for our last pub of this truly enjoyable and unique tour.

Step off the ferry/plane onto Inis Mór island and meet your native Irish speaking guide, who is a gifted storyteller and a national food champion. In his entertaining company, gain insights into the culture and history of this remote island on a tour that includes spectacular coastal scenery with stop offs at the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, the monastic site of The Seven Churches, a seal colony viewing point and a visit to local craft village to meet the locals and see Celtic inspired crafts. Your guide will share his remarkable insights into the customs and traditions of an island that has been home to his ancestors for as long as time can remember.

Explore Ireland’s beautiful west coast on this 8-day guided walk of Burren Aran and Connemara from Roundstone. Hike onto Errisbeg Mountain and along Dog’s Bay Beach with your guide, and enjoy fine views over the Roundstone Bog. Take the ferry from Rossaveel to Inishmore to explore the fort of Dún Dúchathair. Traverse Inishmore to Dún Aonghusa, and explore top hiking spots like Inishmean Island and Gleninagh Mountain. Take in uninterrupted views over Ireland’s rugged countryside, and visit top local sites including Kilronan, Port Mhuirbhigh and the church at Teampall Chiaráin.  

Step off the ferry onto Inis Mór island and meet your native Irish speaking guide, who is a gifted storyteller and a national food champion. In his entertaining company, gain insights into the culture and history of this remote island on a tour that includes spectacular coastal scenery with stop offs at the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, the monastic site of The Seven Churches, a seal colony viewing point and a visit to local craft village to meet the locals and see Celtic inspired crafts. He will share his remarkable insights into the customs and traditions of an island that has been home to his ancestors for as long as time can remember. As special foodie highlights, enjoy a seaweed tasting and foraging experience before your guide takes visitors to his goat farm to see his roaming Nubian and Saanen goats, and then gives a demonstration of how he makes his award-winning cheese that includes tasting this delicious island goat cheese.