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Aran Island Tours

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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.

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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
• 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

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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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Aran Islands Express

Tour availability, visit the most unspoilt of the aran islands.

On this service, Galway Tour Company will bring you south along the Wild Atlantic Way and into the lunar-like Burren region. From there we’ll head to the picturesque fishing village of Doolin where you’ll board the ferry to Inisheer (Inis Oirr) – the smallest and most vibrant of the Aran Islands.

Departing Doolin you will remain in the capable hands of The Doolin Ferry Company.

Inisheer is only a short sailing from Doolin, and attractions include ancient churches and castles, one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches, a modern playground and several pubs and cafes, lighthouses and shipwrecks. Hire a pony and trap, or a bike or stroll the peaceful boreens.

Once we depart Doolin we will take the coast road home, following the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway City.

Return time in Galway is approx. 18:45 pm.

Aran Islands express service rates:

Adult €65, Senior/Student/Child €60 running from 1st April to 31st October.

Call us directly on 0035391566566 to arrange booking.

This tour operates from 1st April to 31st October.

* Sailings are weather dependent. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund/reschedule or you will have the option to take our 10:00 am Cliffs of Moher & Burren Tour instead. ** All times are approximate if you have connections to make please inform us in advance. Ferry tickets and admission to the Cliffs of Moher are Included. Activities on the island and lunch are not included.

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Get to The Aran Islands – Co. Galway, Ireland “The Islands of Saints and Scholars”

The Aran Islands are located just off Galway and Doolin. A true Irish experience awaits, locals speak Irish as well as English in a setting of Celtic churches of historical significance including World Heritage site Dun Aonghasa which is set on dramatic 300 ft cliff edge. The Aran Islands are a great choice for special holiday or break and has various accommodation options including Glamping, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels & Hostels.

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The banshees of inisherin.

As a child, McDonagh spent regular periods in his parents’ home counties. “Even as a kid, I thought capturing this in photographs seemed like it could be interesting to me. So when you get into a position of knowing you’re going to make an Irish film, you have a catalogue of all the most beautiful places in your head. The Aran Islands were uppermost,” says McDonagh, 52. 

In the behind-the-scenes featurette, Martin McDonagh says, “What we wanted to capture in the film was the beauty of Ireland and the cinema of it. We just wanted to make one of the most beautiful Irish films we could possibly make.”

Filming on Inis Mór took place largely at Gort na gCapall and Bungowla, however, there were also some scenes shot at Dún Aonghasa and in Iaraine.

The film crew were very fortunate with the good weather they got in the summer of 2021 which led to McDonagh pivoting his production to make the most of the big western skies. “We got the most beautiful weather and we tried to structure the schedule so that we could capture that. We built places where you could film inside but if it was a beautiful day you can just run outside and do the outside scenes with ten minutes’ notice. That’s why we’ve got so many sunset shots and so many scenic shots that look beautiful at magic hour.”

Check out some of the best spots to watch a sunset on Inishmore he re .

If you are looking for accommodation on Inishmore click here .

Spirituality on The Aran Islands

“The Aran island’s has a strong spiritual appeal expressed in many ways for a diverse range of people”

Because of its Celtic and Christian heritage, The Aran Islands has an unusually high number of ruins and sacred sites. Holy Ireland, the Island of saints and scholars has historically centered around Celtic and Christian pilgrimage. Just by exploring or being on the Aran Islands, one is on a path to connecting with their spiritual innerself and is being ‘blessed’. Many have been ‘healed’, attend spiritual ceremonies such as the Summer Solstice, increasing numbers are getting married on the Aran Islands, city dwellers, business people, and people who need time out to think gravite to the rejuvenation that the peace of the Aran Islands offers.

The Aran Island’s has a strong spiritual appeal expressed in many ways for a diverse range of people. The umbrella of a cross section of religions and ancient times attracts all sorts of people from various religious denominations and each year there are a large number of various groups on pilgrimage on the Aran Islands.

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Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Overnight Tour

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Please book this trip if you are staying overnight on Inis Mór (Aran Island Ferries do not arrange accommodation). Passengers will view the Cliffs of Moher on their return journey.

Experience traditional Irish culture on the Aran Islands before embarking on a cruise of the iconic Cliffs of Moher on an overnight tour from Galway City Docks.

Our first stop will be Inis Mór (see map of island ), where passengers can enjoy the sandy beaches, stone forts and serenity of island life. On the return journey, we will head to the Cliffs of Moher. Formed 300 million years ago and towering to a height of over 200 meters, their scale and rugged beauty can truly be seen from the water. See Ireland’s largest sea bird colony, 'An Branán Mór Sea Stack' and a sea Cave used in filming Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince. Watch out for puffins, dolphins, seals and basking sharks call these waters home. Check out some more fun facts about the Cliffs of Moher here .

Take this special opportunity to immerse yourself in the wildlife, nature and history of Ireland's stunning West Coast on this overnight tour from Galway. See the Frequently Asked Questions page for this journey.

Parking at the Docks : A booking link to reserve parking will be provided in March. Please contact the Port of Galway at info@theportofgalway.ie if you have any questions.

Daily departures: March 29th - Sept. 22nd

Depart Galway City Docks: 9.30am

Arrive at Inis Mór (Kilronan Pier) : 11am

Depart Inis Mór (Kilronan Pier): 3.30pm

Arrive at the Cliffs of Moher: 4.15pm

Depart the Cliffs of Moher : 4.30pm

Arrive at Galway City Docks : 6pm

Adult: €49.00

Student: €44.00

Senior: €44.00

Child: €25.00

Family rates are available and can be booked directly via the office.

Contact 091 568 903 or email info@aranislandferries.com for more information.

Audio Guide

Please download your audio guide for this tour on Apple Podcasts  and/or Spotify prior to boarding. More options can be found here .  Audio from Galway City to Inis Mór will not be played aloud on board.

See map of the island here .

Please note that any one of our five vessels will carry you on your journey. No ferry is guaranteed to travel on a specific route at any time.

Accommodation

Aran Island Ferries do not book accommodation. Please refer to our accommodation listings page for places to stay and attractions on Inis Mór.

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Aran Sea Tours

Inishmore Aran Islands Co. Galway Ireland 53.11781 N - 9.66671 W

Welcome aboard, come and visit inis mór with aran sea tours. , explore inis mór from a new perspective.

Aran sea tours gives you the opportunity of experiencing the beauty of the Aran Islands in a completely new and unique way.

Whether you're looking for some Deep sea fishing , Scubadiving trips, Island hopping, or a bit of sightseeing , Aran sea tours offers it all. 

We can tailor your charter to suit you needs, so get in touch and book our 3 hour or 7 hour trips!

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Our skipper Niall has a wealth of knowledge at his disposal when it comes to the sea. Whether you experience this adventure with friends or family, you are sure to have a great time and an adventure you won't forget! Having the entire boat to yourselves for the entirety of the trip also helps make it that little bit more special.

Create memories that will last a lifetime.