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Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands and Connemara: One-day Loop Route from Galway
4.9
360 Ratings
Galway
Experience the best of the west of Ireland in just one day with this groundbreaking looped day trip. Explore Connemara, visit Inis Oirr, cruise under the Cliffs of Moher, and enjoy the stunning coastal drive along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Experience the best of the west of Ireland in just one day with this groundbreaking looped day trip. Explore Connemara, visit Inis Oirr, cruise under the Cliffs of Moher, and enjoy the stunning coastal drive along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Duration:
8 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wild Atlantic Way - You’ll take the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to Rossaveal, and from Doolin to Galway
- An Spidéal - Pass An Spideal, a Gaeltacht stronghold in the west of Ireland
- Rossaveel - Depart for Inis Oirr
- Inisheer - Visit the island of Inis Oirr
- O’Brien’s Castle - Check out the ruins of O’Brien’s Castle while on…
- Wild Atlantic Way - You’ll take the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to Rossaveal, and from Doolin to Galway
- An Spidéal - Pass An Spideal, a Gaeltacht stronghold in the west of Ireland
- Rossaveel - Depart for Inis Oirr
- Inisheer - Visit the island of Inis Oirr
- O’Brien’s Castle - Check out the ruins of O’Brien’s Castle while on Inis Oirr - from a distance or up close!
- Plassey Wreck - If you choose to, you can get a horse and cart ride (fee is not included) out to the Plassey Shipwreck!
- Cliffs of Moher - Experience the Cliffs of Moher from the Sea!
- Doolin - Arrive into Doolin Pier
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the best tastes of Western Ireland in an invigorating day tour. Explore and enjoy the flavors of south Connemara, Inis Oirr (the tiniest of the Aran Islands), and a picturesque boat ride beneath the towering Cliffs of Moher. Our journey continues back to mainland, showcasing the breathtaking coastal drive via the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway…
Experience the best tastes of Western Ireland in an invigorating day tour. Explore and enjoy the flavors of south Connemara, Inis Oirr (the tiniest of the Aran Islands), and a picturesque boat ride beneath the towering Cliffs of Moher. Our journey continues back to mainland, showcasing the breathtaking coastal drive via the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway and includes quick visits to several other hidden gems along the way.
This day tour is special because of its circular route that introduces you to varied landscapes of the Western Ireland every passing hour. You’re ensured unique sights at every turn with no repetitions!
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
- Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please note that the ferry crossings and Cliffs Cruise are both weather dependant and as such, the tour route is subject to change. On rare occasions the advertised route and/or timings at stops may have to be altered without notice.
Location
HYDE Hotel
Forster Street
We meet outside the Hyde Hotel at 9am for tour check-in. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(360 Ratings)
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431alannas
Aug 10, 2025
Great day out on Inisheer! - Lally's Tours was the best! I chose to do the tour that cruises past the Cliffs of Moher and then heads out to Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands. From the start, Sean and Fionn were a great team, and from beginning to end, Sean was an excellent tour guide! We were lucky enough to get beautiful weather out on the island and it really was an excellent day trip. Highly recommend to anyone passing through Galway... or for anyone living in Galway, like me, who just wants a fun day out!
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Conniea2
Aug 8, 2025
Fabulous Day Trip - What a fun day! Barry was the greatest tour guide providing history, insight, and he made the tour fun. He gave us easy to follow instructions and made sure we all knew times and places to meet. The small group tour is great; more manageable. The ferry ride to the Cliffs of Mohre was bumpy but Barry let us know that was the case and provided an alternative if any one didn't want to take a chance. It was a lovely day and I highly recommend this tour and Barry. Our driver was fabulous; he maneuvered the bus amazingly.
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Kirstenandkelly
Jul 22, 2025
Cliffs and Craic and Hookers, oh my! This tour is a must! - This tour exceeded our already high expectations. The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and Inisheer Island are a must see to really understand the West Coast of Ireland and its history. The incredible natural beauty, the stories and struggles of the amazing people who lived there was all brought to life by our amazing tour guide, Barry. He definitely brought the "craic" and the "hookers" as well. Barry was not only entertaining in his stories, his knowledge of the history and the empathy he has for the people who lived it allows you to feel that you are more than just a visitor. Thank you for a wonderful day, and a big shout out to our amazing driver, Gary. He turned a sometimes treacherous drive into a very safe and relaxing journey, and always with a smile.
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Sadams1466
Jul 20, 2025
A must do experience - This is a must do experience! The scenic drive, stops in cute little towns, the Cliffs cruise was unbelievable! Loved our afternoon on the Aran Island and meeting locals. Our guide Sean was so fun and knowledgeable. He made the trip and we really enjoyed his wisdom and stories. We also enjoyed his interaction with our sweet driver Bertie! The whole day was great and I enjoyed every moment.
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Carolby3545mk
Jul 15, 2025
Book now - brilliant tour!! - This is an excellent tour, from start to finish Barry our tour guide and Bertie our driver were so friendly and just brilliant. Lots of local and national history, information, stories and craic. We saw so much in one day - Galway City, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Connemara and Inish Oir. Would definitely recommend - 5 stars!!
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Horizonfeverlisac
Jul 12, 2025
Craic and Hookers! - We enjoyed this tour a great deal, including the tour guide who regaled us with stories and tidbits about Irish life (in colorful language, hence the review's title). We felt like we got to see a great deal in just one day, and the day is broken up so that you don't feel like you're stuck in one spot for too long. Seeing the cliffs from the boat was absolutely incredible, and our time on Innismor felt just right. If you want to cover a good deal of ground in one tour, this is the one for you.
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Lisa_l
Aug 1, 2025
Fun and scenic day - Really great tour. Good pacing. Nice size group. Our tour guide Phil was knowledgeable and friendly with a wicked sense of humor. Amazing vistas on Insheran. Not too overrun with tourists. One regret: didn’t bring a swimsuit and would have loved a dip at the nice beach there.
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Erin_m
Jul 26, 2025
Recommended day tour - Our tour guide Barry was awesome! He went over and above from facts about the areas we were traveling through, to making sure we knew the best spots to stop for lunch etc. The downside in our opinion , was the boat portion to the cliffs. The water was very choppy, (which obviously can't be prevented) but also, unless you have an outside deck seat, you dont actually get to see the cliffs... Aside from that, Great trip!!
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Daniel_n
Jul 17, 2025
Galway in one day tour. - We thought that Phil and Shaun did a great job with telling us about the whole area of Galway. Unfortunately, we were not able to do the boat ride near the cliffs due to rough seas. Otherwise, we had a great time and really enjoyed the tour.
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Maria_e
Jul 12, 2025
Not suitable for people with... - Not suitable for people with a tendency to motion sickness. The road to Doolin is on a bad road, in a small bus that was very bumpy. The ferry to the cliffs went at an exaggerated speed, bouncing tremendously. The rest of the journey was at normal speed.
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