Things to do in  Galway

Lovely trip and great guide Eamon. Told us history of Ireland that we had long forgotten. A great way to spend a winter's day in Galway. Would highly recommend.

Despite the questionable weather, we had an amazing tour guide (thank you Gary!) who kept us lifted and happy throughout the trip. And, in the end he was right - our positive thoughts and wonderful smiles rewlly did lift the low cloud! A perfect trip, we were even fortunate enough to see the sunset over Galway Bay.

Tour was amazing! Gary Is a top notch guide. Very knowledgable and funny. Loved whenever he whispered into the mic and gave us a bit of ASMR. Pub lunch was great. Thought we were only stopping at the cliffs and castle but we stopped at a few other attractions that were cool as well. Great value for money feel like we gained a greater appreciation for Galway and the surrounding area.

This tour was the highlight of my trip— Mike was fantastic, I can’t say enough good things about him and the tour. I went solo and met a friend who ended up being on the same tour as me the next day (also with Galway tours.) It’s perfect for solo travel or groups, you really get to see the country side. Connemara is breathtaking. I almost missed this trip because of some of the other reviews, I’m happy I did not listen to some of the negative reviews. It was wonderful, if your hesitant, book it! I also would recommend Connemara + Cong tour over Cliffs of Moher, (see both if you can, but if you can only do one, I would say do this one.)

My friend and I were staying in Galway for two days, and we knew we wanted to go to see Kylemore Abbey. We booked this trip, and it was totally worth it! The bus ride was lovely, and Michael, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, and he made the trip worth the day! I thought seven hours was enough time to spend exploring the countryside. It was such a joy to see the rolling hills and mountains and learning about the Irish culture! I would recommend this trip to all who want to see Kylemore Abbey and to learn about the surrounding areas!

Our tour was from Galway by coach to Doolin, where we boarded a ferry to Inis Oirr, a lovely island with many things to see. We then took the ferry down the coast to see the Cliffs of Moher by sea before returning to Doolin to board the coach and walk along the cliffs. The view was, of course, fantastic and the thrill that comes with death being one misstep away was a fun experience. John was our driver, guide, and reconteur. He kept us entertained and informed during the journey. The ferrymen, too, had interesting tales to tell. We saw dolphins! 5 star trip.

We booked the Cliffs of Mohr excursion out of Galway. A rep met us at our hotel and walked us around 8 blocks to the bus. It first it seemed a bit disorganized however as soon as John our bus driver started the tour, it was amazing. He had a great knowledge of the area, he also had a great sense of humor. The drive was relaxing and the destinations were beyond beautiful. The ferry ride was not rough (beautiful calm seas) and the island experience was good. We wanted to take a tractor around the island however none were running so John walked us to a hotel restaurant for an exceptional lunch. John then arranged for a horse drawn cart to take us around. We did not have enough time to see the castle or the seal colony - 2 things I really wanted to see,, but the experience was great. Hop back on the ferry and boated to the cliffs - so beautiful. Then back on the bus to experience the cliffs from above. Overall - exceptional experience.

This was a stress free way to see several sites in the West of Ireland. We travelled July 5 and our tour guide was Martin. He set the tone by playing some lovely traditional music, and He offered a plethora of information about each site, and allowed for picture stops on the way back to Galway. I highly recommend this tour, as it was well worth the reasonable cost (about 35 USD)

I prefer to drive and tour in our car, however, this was definitely the best way to see Connemara from Galway. I could not possibly have seen the wonderful sights in both Galway and Mayo that I saw from our comfortable coach- even if it rained at times! The main difference from doing your own thing is to have a very experienced, amusing and extremely knowledgeable driver/guide such as Michael O'Malley! How he negotiated some of these narrow roads was amazing as the attached photos show. We were worried that an 8 hour trip would be too much but actually time flew by and I did not fall asleep once. Great value for money!

We had the luck to see the cliffs without cloud cover. They’re spectacular! Gary knows a mountain of information, and we had a blast. Pickup was a half and hour before the tour started, and since we weren’t staying at one of the pickup stops, I picked the closest one to where we were staying; if I could do it again, I would have chosen to walk to Galway Tour Company to buy us another half an hour for breakfast since Galway is so small. The lunch stop pub served great, inexpensive food and drinks, and the extra stop Gary made on the way back was pricelessly beautiful.

We combined this with the Aron Islands and were very happy we did. It really does not make any sense to do them separately. Our driver Phil was extremely knowledgeable and very funny as well. The tour itself was breath taking. The advantage of combining with the island tour is that you get to see the cliffs from the boat prior to being driven up to the top. I would only do them separately if you wanted to spend hours on either tour. We were happy with a little less time at each and spoke to quite a few people we ran into in Galway who wished they had done the same.

I was picked up in Galway and had an amazing timr on this tour. there were periodic stops along the way at wonderful landmarks to take photos and explore. There was sufficient time at each stop to see all its beauty. The cliffs were clear the day I went. Definitely recommend this tour

Amazing scenery. This is a great day trip even in winter. The guide was great and the stops were terrific. Would recommend this to all who visit Galway.

We booked this day tour in order to cover lots of ground in the time we had in Galway, and it certainly filled the bill. Our driver/guide, Michael, was funny, informative, and easy to understand - not always the case with Irish accents. Not only did we see Kylemore Abbey, the Ross Errilly Friary, and Cobh village, but we also drove through part of The Burren, saw peat bogs, and a whole lot of beautiful scenery. If I could change anything about this tour, it would be to extend it by a half hour so that the time at Kylemore Abbey wouldn't be so rushed. We had two hours there, and in that time we had to see the lovely Abbey gardens and head gardener's cottage, which involved waiting for a shuttle to and from, tour the Abbey house itself, visit the great gift shop, and oh yes, eat lunch. The line into the lunch room was very long so I elected to skip it and eat a chocolate bar in order to make it to the other three. You shouldn't have to make that choice. The time in Cobh was OK since I haven't seen The Quiet Man it didn't do a lot for me. The visit to the Friary was very interesting. Yes, it's a ruin, but a little historical background from Michael brought it alive in my imagination. Maybe the best thing about the tour were the tidbits of information shared by Michael as we passed by famine cottages and various other scenic points of interest. I would recommend it, but I really do hope tour planners increase the time by a bit to make it a less harried at Kylemore.

Our guide Phil was amazing, knowledgeable and funny! We drove from Galway through the Burren and onto Doolin to catch a ferry over the Wild Irish sea to Inisheer island. The ride was rough, but so cool! On the island we took a horse and buggy tour around the island, very quaint and charming. Then back on the ferry and we rode slowly UNDER the Cliffs of Moher, amazing photo opportunities! Back in Doolin we boarded the bus to the top of the Cliffs, and even though it was raining slightly, the views were breathtaking. Phil made the decision to take the coast route on the way back instead of the way up, which really paid off as the views along the coast were awesome, and better to see in the afternoon. Back to Galway around 6, a long but memorable day!

Great driver/ tour guide. Made the trip extremely enjoyable. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see beautiful Galway and surrounding area.

Fantastic tour! It covers a number of beautiful and historic sites. The cliffs of Moher are simply amazing. Our tour guide Gary was fantastic. He had endless information and wonderul stoies and was always happy to just chat. Highly recommend this tour to see the cliifs and the Irish countryside, and get the local flavor of Galway and the surrounding region.

This tour was amazing! If you go to Galway, you must do this tour. One of my favorite parts was the ferry ride to the Cliffs. We saw jelly fish and the resident dolphin! It was unexpected and very cool! Also, our tour guide Phil was the best! He was extremely knowledgeable about Ireland's history and brought us through some amazing sites. He spoke with such enthusiasm and heart that you couldnt help but fall in love with Galway. 5-star tour!

If you want to see Connemara, DO THIS TOUR. In addition to the regular stops, we were taken down back roads that no other tour takes, and got to see beautiful scenery and truly experience the vastness of the Connemara region. The time spent at Kylemore was perfect, and we were treated to the regular stops at the fjord, the glacier lake and more. The friary was a nice treat to end the day. Galway Tours is a fantastic company, and you want to take this version!

The trip was just perfect! It was great from the moment I sat in the bus. Our driver and guide Phil told us stories and facts during the drive to Doolin and he had such a great sense of humor. During the ride we saw nice, cozy looking little towns, castles, and the beautiful countryside. When we arrived in Doolin and got to the pier where the cruise started, the views were already breathtaking. It was quite windy and the Atlantic ocean waves can be quite big, so if you know you get easily seasick, get prepared. Soon I was already cycling around Inisheer island. We had a couple of hours time to spend on the island. I rented a bike and headed off to see the Plassey shipwreck. Ended up spending so much time there admiring the view that I didn't have time to visit the lighthouse or the castle ruins. Did take a walk on the beach, though, and visited a nice little shop were they sell local products and souveniers. Great island. On the way back to Doolin we toured under the Cliffs of Moher and after that we got an hour on top of the cliffs. I absolutely recommend this trip to everyone who wants to experience something spectacular. I'd say it's suitable for people of any age. Just a couple of tips: Put on some warm clothes, even if it is sunny. The ocean winds can be cold. If you don't want your feet get wet, don't hang around at the back on the lower deck of the boat if the waves are high. If it's raining, wear a rain cape or coat or something. An umbrella is no use. Dress in layers, though. If you go around the island by bike, on a sunny day it might get quite warm. When you get on top of the Cliffs of Moher, take the path to your right North and then the one to the left if you have time. Don't spend too much time at the gift shop, you can buy pretty much the same stuff in Galway or in Dublin even. Take some snacks with you, a bottle of water, a protein bar and a banana or something. You can get some food on the island and at Cliffs of Moher visitor center, but who wants to spend their time inside when the views are sooo good. This trip is something I'll always remember and will take my friends and family there one day. And a big thanks to Phil!