Quick Details
Itinerary
- Meet your guide in Galway City at 7:45AM
- Drive through the Burren to Doolin Pier
- Take a 20-minute boat journey to Inisheer, where you might see dolphins.
- Tour Inisheer by bike, with your expert guide showing you sunken graveyards, shipwrecks, and castles.
- Enjoy tea and scones with Una or John at a local cafe.
- Spend free time on the Island (visit the pub, the playground, or the beach).
- Meet your guide again at the pier to return to Doolin at approx. 2.15 pm.
- Explore Doolin & grab some lunch in a local pub
- Arrive back to Galway at approx. 5pm
Tour Description
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Aran Islands on this unforgettable day trip to Inisheer. Your ferry, bike rental, and a local islander’s tea/coffee and scones are all included, so all you have to do is sit back and relax as you take in the stunning views on the 20-minute boat ride to Inisheer. As you step onto the island, you’ll be transported to a world of rolling stone walls, traditional Irish culture, and the freshest air the Atlantic Ocean has to offer.
Your expert guide will show you around the island by bike, taking you to hidden gems like sunken graveyards, shipwrecks, and castles. For those who do not wish to cycle, there is also an alternative tractor-drawn trailer tour available. After your tour, you’ll have the unique opportunity to enjoy a private tea/coffee and scones experience with a local islander. Our expert guide will bring you to a local cafe where you’ll be able to sit down and enjoy delicious tea and scones at a reserved table.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of the Aran Islands. Book your trip today and let us take care of all the details so you can focus on enjoying this beautiful island paradise.
The trip with Robert was absolutely wonderful! We had such a great day with him. We could not have asked for a better tour guide or place to visit!
– Allison E - TripAdvisor 2023
This tour was so lovely! The bikes made it easy & quick to get past the front of the island and explore more of the harder-to-reach beauty. This way, we got to coast through green fields criss-crossed with stone fences.
– Laura - AirBnB Experiences 2023
Book with Ollie! We had a simply magical experience on this tour and Ollie and his team were just the sweetest. We walked away feeling like we had made new friends and some truly special memories 💚
– Alana - AirBnB Experiences 2023
Our tour with Tommy was wonderful, he was an excellent story teller and had a lot of knowledge and information on the area. He also offered additional stories depending on where you were visiting after the island tour which we found fantastic. Ollie was also super responsive regarding an allergy which made everything feel well planned and taken care of. The island itself was beautiful with lots of interesting history and the scone was delicious! We really liked this experience, thank you!
– Melody, AirBnB Experiences 2023
This was a wonderful trip. We, my wife and kids (13, 11) loved biking around Inisheer taking in the sights. The views are amazing!! And the people there are lovely. We would definitely do this trip again.
– Ross Britton- Google review 2023
One of the best things we’ve done in Ireland! Phil was an incredible guide, so friendly with amazing stories. The location is magical and the whole experience was 10/10!
– Kelly - AirBnB Experiences 2023-
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If you do not wish to cycle, you can take a tractor-drawn trailer tour at no extra cost.
Please note that the tractor tour is a shorter experience (about 50 mins) but this just means you will have some extra free time to explore at leisure. -
While the ferries have undergone recent upgrades resulting in a smoother and quicker ride (approx. 15/20 mins), we understand that some people might be more susceptible to seasickness.
If you’re worried about this, we recommend considering taking a non-drowsy medication like Dramamine to ease any symptoms. Of course, we’re not medical professionals, so it’s up to you to decide if that’s a suitable option for you.
But rest assured, we’ll do our best to make your trip as comfortable as possible!
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En route from Doolin to Inisheer, you can kinda see them off in the distance. However, you can add a Cliffs of Moher Cruise to your experience at checkout for an additional €15 per person.
The Cliffs of Moher Cruise starts is an approx. 50 mins in duration.
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Not at all!
This tour is all about having fun, not sweating it out. We’ll tackle the easy hills on our bikes and walk up the tricky ones. And if you’re not feeling up for the challenge, we do have a limited number of eBikes available for an extra €30 per person.
So, come join us for a leisurely ride and enjoy the scenic beauty of the island!
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While we can’t guarantee it, there’s a good chance you might spot some friendly dolphins following our ferry to the island! So keep an eye out and get your cameras ready for a potential dolphin sighting.