Top Galway Day Trips - page 2

Galway Private Walking Tour with a Local

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $49

Black faced sheep, Inagh valley, Connemara mountains, galway, west of Ireland

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey& Sheepdog herding demo from Galway City

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the best of the west of Ireland without the need to drive through this private minibus hire. Get picked up by your driver at the address of your choice in Galway and set out on a full-day tour focused on Ireland’s natural beauty. See top landmarks including the Cliffs of Moher and Kylemore Abbey. Explore scenic areas including Connemara and the Burren, stopping at your leisure. The itinerary can also be customized according to your interests.

from $193

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Minibus tour hire galway Ireland groups up to 15 passengers

10 hoursFree Cancellation

This premium Inis Mór day tour from Galway is the ultimate way to experience the largest and most famous of the Aran Islands! This journey combines the rugged beauty of the South Connemara coast with an intimate, deep-dive exploration of Inis Mór’s history and culture. What makes this tour stand out? We’ve swapped the large crowds for a small-group setting (max 24 guests) and replaced the standard “tourist trail” with an authentic island experience. Upon arrival, you’ll leave the main coach behind and join a local islander for a private minibus tour of their home. From the towering heights of Dún Aonghasa to the quiet, traditional charm of the Cill Éinne area, you’ll experience the island through the eyes of those who live there.

Shared Guided Small Group Tour from Galway to Inis Mór

9 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Enhance your experience of Ireland’s spectacular Cliffs of Moher on a full-day excursion from Galway. With a professional guide, travel to the quaint village of Doolin to enjoy chowder, chocolate and the colorful architecture of the enclave. Continue to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, 200-meter (700-foot) mounds that tower over the crashing Atlantic Sea, and spend some relaxed free time absorbing panoramic vistas. Return to Galway via the Wild Atlantic Way and gaze at scenes of outstanding natural beauty as you travel.

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from $146

12:00 Cliffs of Moher Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $64

Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.

Home to rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and spectacular coastal scenery, the Connemara Peninsula is one of western Ireland’s must-see sites. During this tour, spin through the Connemara countryside in comfort by air-conditioned minivan as your guide talks of the region’s colorful history. Choose to spend your time exploring the beautiful Connemara National Park or the Benedictine Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian walled gardens. Pickup and drop-off in central Galway are included.

Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.

1 dayFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $92

Galway City to Cliffs of Moher EXPRESS. Half-Day. Self guided

A direct run from Galway city to the Cliffs of Moher, with two hours of free time to walk the paths and take in the view. The cliffs rise 700 feet out of the Atlantic and run for 8km along the County Clare coast. On a clear day you can pick out the three Aran Islands across Galway Bay. Use your time at the visitor centre, on the cliff-edge trails, or both. Runs February to November. Up to 63 guests. If you need it shorter still, here's a two-sentence version for a card or thumbnail: A direct run from Galway city to the Cliffs of Moher, with two hours to explore the paths and visitor centre. The cliffs rise 700 feet out of the Atlantic and stretch 8km along the Clare coast, with views across to the Aran Islands on a clear day.

Galway City to Cliffs of Moher EXPRESS. Half-Day. Self guided

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Walking Inishbofin Island 1 day self guided Connemara coast Wild Atlantic Way

from $92

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Shore Excursion: Day self guided walking Inishbofin Island Connemara coast.

from $95

1 dayFree Cancellation

What sets this tour apart is the blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and flexibility to tailor your day. Explore the iconic Cliffs of Moher, where dramatic cliffs meet the Wild Atlantic Ocean, offering panoramic views and amazing photo opportunities. At the Aillwee Cave, journey underground to discover geological wonders and Ice Age secrets. Enhance your adventure with a visit to the Birds of Prey Centre, featuring thrilling falconry demonstrations and up-close encounters with majestic raptors. Enjoy Irish hospitality with a customizable lunch stop, like the renowned Gus O'Connor’s Pub in Doolin, serving traditional dishes in a cozy, authentic setting. The ability to customize ensures your itinerary meets your interests, whether it’s extra time at the cliffs, exploring local gems, or adapting to specific needs. Book now to experience Ireland’s beauty, culture, and adventure your way!

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from $94

Explore Cliffs of Moher and Ailwee Caves in One Amazing Day

Explore Cliffs of Moher and Ailwee Caves in One Amazing Day

Price varies by group size

from $365

Maximize time in the west of Ireland with a private tour of the Wild Atlantic Way departing from Galway. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Galway and set out on a private, full-day tour to see top landmarks including the Cliffs of Moher. Customize the tour according to your interests or choose between two tour routes that include historic sites, natural landmarks, and charming villages.

Chauffeur Tours from Galway

from $779

We will transport you and your group in your beautiful luxurious Mercedes Vclass (6 passenger) on your own private car for the day with one of your most experienced Driver/Guides with lots of information on your different visits and are Drivers are extremely flexible with time for your clients,so not like the bigger bus tours,here your clients can take their own time and go at their own pace whether it’s with younger children or older clients,you can decide on the time spent in each location.

Day trip from Galway to the Sheepdogs Demo and Cliffs of Moher

from $1,168

A fully escorted & chauffeured private luxury tour to the Cliffs of Moher from Galway. Travel in a luxury Limousine sedan or MPV for up to 3 passengers. Experience a beautiful coastal drive including Lisdoonvarna & Doolin. View the breath taking Cliffs of Moher which are a UNESCO site. Discover the Hazel mountain chocolate factory & witness the ancient site of Poulnabrone. Enjoy a traditional Irish Pub lunch where some of Irelands best musicians have played over the years. Please contact me for a customized tour

Private Cliffs of Moher and the Burren Day Tour

Private Cliffs of Moher and the Burren Day Tour

from $876

Private Day Tour to Kylemore Abbey and Connemara from Galway

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,168

Private day tour from Galway to Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle

from $1,168

Travelling from Galway to Killarney, why not make your transfer into a sightseeing day? You will be greeted by your driver at the reception of your hotel or your location / address in Galway and Tour your way to Killarney. You will have a stress-free luxury private full day sightseeing Tour / transfer in an Executive Mercedes Benz E Class Suitable for up to 2 passengers and MPV Suitable for up to 5 passengers with luggage. Your journey starts in Galway and ends in Killarney. Lunch pub stop along the way. Just sit back and relax and enjoy the day tour in Comfort, Safety and Style The vehicle and Chauffeur are fully licensed and insured in accordance with The Irish Government Transport Authority.

Galway to Cliffs of Moher And Killarney Private Tour & Transfer

Galway to Cliffs of Moher And Killarney Private Tour & Transfer

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,577

Discover the scenic castles of Connemara with a small-group tour departing from Galway City. Skip the hassle of a rental car and leave the driving to your guide during this full-day minibus tour that includes top Connemara landmarks like Kylemore Abbey and Ballynahinch Castle. Explore the castles and estate grounds at your leisure. Weather permitting, drive the famous Sky Road and admire countryside views, including a view of Ballynahinch Castle on the lake.

Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day

Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $187

Cliffs of Moher, Aran Island & Burren tour from Galway. Guided.

1 dayFree Cancellation

4.7

(64)

from $141

Ahascragh Distillery Athlone Castle and Sean's Bar Private Tour

This is a private tour, designed entirely to suit your needs and interests. You have the freedom to tailor the experience to your liking, ensuring that every stop and destination is exactly what you desire. From stunning landscapes to iconic landmarks, the breathtaking sights and views you’ll encounter will be not only in your heart but also in the cherished memories captured on your phone. Let us create a truly unforgettable journey for you. Embark on a private tour to the Ahascragh Distillery ( Please remember to book the thematic tour that suits you best directly on the distillery’s website. We recommend the 14:00 or 15:00 time slots for the best experience. Athlone Castle and Sean's Bar, and discover the breathtaking beauty of Ireland in luxury and comfort. Our chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz vehicles are designed to navigate narrow roads and reach secluded spots along the coast that larger vehicles cannot access. This allows you to explore hidden gems and enjoy uninterrupted views

Ahascragh Distillery Athlone Castle and Sean's Bar Private Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $759

Discover stunning landscape and explore ancient lands in a luxury vehicle. Cong is home to a 12th century Abbey, exile of the last High King of Irelan, Rory O' Connor. Walk through Cong woods to the Monks fishing cottage on the edge of Lough Corrib. Did you know that Cong is also the location of The Quiet Man movie starring John Wayne and Maureen O Hara? Discover the breathtaking landscape of Connemara and the majestic Killary Fjord. Visit Ireland's most romantic building, Kylemore Abbey, from the late 19th century, home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. Optional visit to the Abbey, Neo-Gothic Church, Mausoleum and Victorian Walled Garden. No visit to Kylemore would be complete without a visit to the Ironing Stone, a magical giant's wishing stone located on the Eastern avenue. Return to Galway via the Inagh Valley, Oughterard and Moycullen.

Private Connemara and Cong Day Tour with Kylemore Abbey

from $876

Your professional driver guide will drive through the majestic Maumturk mountains by Lough Nafooey, through Letterfrack village into Clifden town for lunch. You will enjoy a stop at Joe Joyce sheep dog demonstration, Kylemore Abbey, Killary Harbour for a photo and a hike in Connemara National Park if requested. Listen to the history and culture of the Connemara region from our educated and witty driver guide who will take you back in time to the early 1900's in Ireland. By the time your group arrive back in Galway city feeling excited and satisfied after a great day tour in Connemara, you will feel the urge to tell your family and friends about our very popular tour.

Connemara Day Tour

from $818

The Aran Islands are not accessible by car, making the ferry or a plane some of the only ways to get to them. This Aran Islands Inisheer and Inishmore Private Pub Tour from Galway allows you to experience the beauty of the area and its magnificent pubs while taking care of flights from and to the Connemara International Airport for you. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and explore the islands.

Aran islands pub tour from Galway. Inisheer/Inishmore. Guided.

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the Burren National Park and it's unique limestone landscape. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, breaktaking views if Ireland’s top visitor attraction. Why not have a seafood chowder at Monks of Ballyvaughan. Go see a sheepdog demonstration at Caherconnell Ring Fort and get to see both natural and ancient sites along the way such as: Dunguaire Castle Corcomroe Abbey Doonogh Castle Poulnabrone Dolman Doolin Aran Islands, Half Day Tours to Inis Oirr, smallest of the Aran Islands are possible, sailing from Doolin before or after Cliffs visit. (Just 15 minutes ferry crossing). If taking this option there will be an earlier departure time from Galway of 9.00am.

from $888

Private Guided Day Tour Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park

Private Guided Day Tour Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $689

Explore Ireland beyond Galway with a full-day private tour through Connemara. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Galway, in a vehicle suitable for up to eight people, and set out on an itinerary to see the best of Connemara. Check out top landmarks including Kylemore Abbey, Aughnanure Castle, and Sky Road along the Wild Atlantic Way. Itineraries can be personalized according to your interests.

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Taxi Tour of Connemara

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from $631

From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop at Connemara National Pk.

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Margaret_B, Jul 2026

A lovely way to spend the day....

First of all, our driver, Mike was great! Full of information, humor but still low key. The drive was not as winding as I feared. I took a motion sickness pill before we went and I was fine. This is the only tour that gets to use the route we took!! It's exceptional! Mike called out history and information for all the villages,towns,lakes,etc we passed by. We had several photo stops. The landscape is gorgeous and ever changing. We had a 30 min stop in Clifden, which is a charming town. Beware! 30 minutes goes by faster than you think! Set an alarm for 25 min so you have time to get back to the bus! ( I admit, I was 1 and 3 min late back to the bus on both major stops, Mike was sweet about it, but a couple passengers threw daggers! Lol) I guess I was the Black Sheep of the bus! We went to Kylemore Abbey. It's a wonder! The view of the castle across the lake is the shot to beat! We had 3 hours there. Again, set your alarm for 2.5 hours to allow you time to get back to the bus. You are covering a lot of ground there! I'll keep details out so you can discover the beauty for yourself. All in all...this trip was well worth it! Highly recommend!!!

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

Enda_W, Jul 2026

Beautiful ❤️

The Boat trip was great. Good facilities on board. The island is beautiful. We saw lots of puffins amongst many other sea birds at the beautiful Cliffs of Moher and we saw 3 pods of Dolphins as we sailed back while seeing the beautiful Burren coast of Co.Clare. The Crew were really nice. It's a worth while trip.

Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

Gemma_G, Jul 2026

Amazing perfect day

John was an amazing guide! We were so comfortable with him and fit in so much in just a short time. We were only in Galway area for one day and it was just a perfect way to spend it. He gave us enough time to spend in each place and we hit about 5 or 6 different places and enjoyed. It was misty to see the cliffs well unfortunately but still beautiful from what we could see. Would recommend to all my friends and family. Thanks so much!!

Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Tour from Galway

Stephanie_S, Jun 2026

The Experience of a Lifetime

If you're visiting Galway, book this tour. From the moment we arrived, everything was incredibly well organized. The meeting point was easy to find, making for a stress-free start to the day. Our driver and guide, Gary, was kind, funny, and exceptionally knowledgeable. He shared so much history, local folklore, and fascinating facts throughout the journey that the drive itself became just as memorable as the destinations. The route through the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher was absolutely breathtaking, and we were lucky enough to have mostly good weather with only a brief shower along the way. One of my favourite memories from my entire trip to Ireland was enjoying proper fish and chips by the roadside while sipping a Guinness after taking in the incredible scenery. It's one of those moments I'll never forget. I can't recommend Galway Tour Company highly enough. If you're visiting Galway and want to experience some of Ireland's most spectacular landscapes while learning from an engaging local guide, this tour is an absolute must.

Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided.

Karen_D, Jun 2026

Worth it!

Our guide, Phil, was fun and knowledgeable. He kept us entertained during the bus ride. The tour itself was amazing. The chance to see the cliffs from the water was worth the rain. The boat pilot gives you plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the spectacular views. The island was charming and gorgeous. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.

From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey

John_M, Jun 2026

One of the best!

Ilt is an excellent tour, wonderful scenery, beautiful buildings, AND we were lucky with the weather. Very pleased with the welcome we received and the punctual departure. Last but not least, Mike, our driver/guide greatly enhanced our journey with just the right amount of information, given with warmth and humour.

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Sarah_C, Jun 2026

A beautiful Connemara Day!

We had a beautiful sunny day for our trip to Connemara. The landscape is a true delight. Should it be raining please prepare ahead. The gardens at Kylemore are certainly worth a walk around. The abbey is best to view only from the outside if you are short on time. Insufficient time to view and read everything inside the abbey. Arrive early if you want to be at the front of the bus. Roads are narrow and sometimes winding. Front of the bus is better if you tend get car sick. Our driver, Mcdara was great. A great driver, historian and full of enjoins witty stories!

Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway

Laura_C, May 2026

Excellent tour!

Mike was a great tour guide and an excellent bus driver - driving a large bus on some of those very small roads is no small feat! He was personable and engaging and knew quite a lot about the area, even sharing a few personal stories about his family. He had great recommendations for how to get the most of our the tour - we really appreciated the insights, especially at Kylemore Abbey. I'd highly recommend this tour!

Small Group - Cliffs Cruise and Aran Islands in a Day from Galway

Rochelle_N, Apr 2026

Appreciated the small...

Appreciated the small group feel & Kenny was a great guide and story teller. Great locations for photography. Highly recommend for those looking for seaside views to see the cliffs & absorb the grandness of the sculpted erosion over time. Inisheer lunch was good too, got a good amount of steps in to break up the ride.

Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Wild Atlantic Way day tour from Galway city

Mark_M, Nov 2025

The Cliffs of Moher with a Surprise Chocolate Stop

We had a great day with Alan. The main objective was the Cliffs of Moher and traveling along the Wild Atlantic Way with castles and lots of scenery. So… the weather wasn’t ideal but Alan knew how to make the best of it! We made a surprise detour and stopped by the Hazel Mountain Chocolate Factory. This is an absolute must see. A personalized tour and tasting with all-natural ingredients. Incredible. The Cliffs of Moher were awe-inspiring. The weather was rough and so was the North Atlantic. Something to experience for sure!

Independent Cliffs of Moher Half Day Trip from Galway

Hannah_H, Oct 2025

Worth It!

Loved this experience and it was well worth the price (which was very reasonable). You get on a smaller bus which I prefer. It was clean and the driver was talented at navigating the narrow roads. We felt totally safe on our trek to and from the cliffs. The tour guide/driver provides a little of detail of the surrounding areas on the way there and clearly outlines expectations with timing and safety at the cliffs. Plenty of time to view the cliffs, the stores and enjoy yourself. Loved this half day trip!