The 5 Best Galway Island Hopping Tours

1.Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,517 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Our pick

Travel from Galway to Doolin, ferry to Inisheer for two hours, then view the Cliffs of Moher from the water and the visitor centre. Guides such as Alan, Phil, and Pavel provide lively local commentary. Expect a 10-hour day, changing weather, and a boat ride that can be rough.

“Great day but a long and tiring day. Bus ride to ferry and then island visit with add on options. We enjoyed the horse carriage ride. Then ferry back to cliff’s and then bus to top of cliffs and home. Ferry was brutally rough with lots of folks getting sick on the boat.”

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2.From Galway: Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Tour & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,283 reviews · from $91

Travel from Galway to Doolin, ferry to Inis Oirr, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher before visiting their lofty edge. Guides such as Dave and Tommy add local stories, humor, and careful driving. Bring a jacket, snacks, and sturdy shoes for this long but varied day.

“We had a lovely time. Dave was a great tour guide and made this experience memorable. Highly recommend this company and the excursion was awesome as well”

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3.From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,261 reviews · from $68Best value

Sail from Galway City to Inis Mór, the largest Aran Island, with an English audio guide and 4.5 hours to explore. On the return, cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, past a sea stack, sea cave, and possible puffins, dolphins, or seals.

“the free time to explore the island onlf innos mor. was good to be able to pick and choose what we wanted to do.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Leave Galway City Docks at 9:30 a.m. for Inishmore, the largest Aran Island. You have about 4.5 hours to explore by bike, bus, walking, or horse-drawn cart, then cruise past the Cliffs of Moher on the return. Expect open-sea conditions, helpful crew, and no guided island tour included.

“Great ride across the water to the Aran Islands. Be sure to book a buggy ride with Carriage Tours on Inis Mor! Great guide with fabulous stories. The view of the Cliffs of Moher from the water can’t be beat.”

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5.Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Travel from Galway in a small group of up to 25 with guides such as Phil, Barry, or Sean. Cruise below the Cliffs of Moher, spend 2.5 hours on Inis Oirr, then return through Connemara and along Galway Bay. Bring warm layers, walking shoes, and lunch money.

“It was a really good trip. It gets pretty chilly on the boat but it was great fun. If you go, make sure to wear a little warmer clothes. Phil was absolutely the best!”

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