Our West Coast of Ireland Tours are Officially World Class!

We promise this isn’t a clickbait title ​​— and it’s not just our opinion either! Lally Tours is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award 2024. This means that our West Coast of Ireland Tours are now rated in the top 10% of things to do in the world! 

Receiving such a prestigious award that is based on the best reviews and ratings from real travellers with first-hand experiences is an honour. There’s no bigger or better endorsement for the work we do than being recognised by the visitors we welcome.

If you’d like to learn more about our excursions, browse our range of West Ireland tours from Dublin, day tours from Galway, and Galway City tours when you have finished here. For now, though, let’s take a closer look at our Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor.

A coastal cliffside view at Cliffs of Moher in Ireland during sunset, with the Atlantic Ocean waves crashing against the rock formations. A tower is visible on the far right cliff.

What is the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award?

We briefly touched on Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award in the introduction above, but let us explain a little more about it and why it’s a golden seal of approval for us and for you. The award honours businesses that consistently earn outstanding reviews which places them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. 

As the largest travel guidance platform in the world, Tripadvisor has unmatched authority with travellers and diners. Every year, Tripadvisor announces its much-anticipated Travellers’ Choice Awards. These are based on genuine feedback from people in their community who have left an authentic, first-hand review about their experience.

For example, at the time of writing, our Cliffs of Moher and Burren Tour from Galway has a five-star rating from nearly 1,400 reviews! It’s no surprise, then, that the award is trusted and valued highly by travellers around the world looking for unforgettable, premium experiences.

A horse stands near an empty road that stretches into a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky at sunset.

Máirtín Óg Lally of Lally Tours summed up our team’s delight at receiving the Travellers’ Choice Award:

“We’d like to say a massive thank you to all the guests who travelled with us over the past 12 months. It was our pleasure to show them the beautiful regions of Connemara, the Aran Islands, the Cliffs of Moher, and the many hidden gems along the west coast of Ireland. Being among the top 10% of things to do worldwide is an incredible honour, and we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic support and positive reviews from our guests. Míle buíochas!”


John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor added the following about our Travellers’ Choice Award achievement:

“Congratulations to Lally Tours on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. Travellers’ Choice honours businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. This means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience. People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2024 and beyond.” 

Why not head over to Tripadvisor when you have finished here and read our reviews for yourself?

And for even more pre-trip reading, we think you’ll love our blog. It’s filled with the all-important local insights that make travelling extra special. Be sure to read our tips on visiting Galway if you’re planning to visit our city.

A coastal landscape with scattered houses, green fields, and a rocky shoreline under a cloudy sky.

Reaction to Our Award in the Local Press

The recognition we received from Tripadvisor is a testament to the passion and dedication that the Lally Tours team demonstrates daily as we provide exceptional experiences for visitors while showcasing the beauty, history, and culture of Galway and the West Coast of Ireland.

As champions of the place we call home, our award has even made the local press! Máirtín Óg Lally appeared on Radio Na Gaeltachta for an Irish-speaking radio interview to talk about our company’s achievement. Both Galway Beo and the Galway Advertiser ran stories about our Travellers’ Choice Award.

People from Galway are proud of our city and its stunning surroundings. We love giving a warm welcome to folk of every kind who pass this way. The news that people from all over the world have loved their time exploring here was always bound to go down well!

A seagull stands near the edge of a body of water with a row of colorful houses lining the waterfront in the background.

Book Your Western Ireland Tours with Confidence!

Now you know all about our Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024, let us tell you a little more about ourselves so you can book your Irish adventures with complete peace of mind.

Lally Tours is a family-run, second-generation tour company based in Galway. Established, over 35+ years ago by the Lally Family, we are dedicated to providing enjoyable and memorable experiences for tourists visiting Ireland. Read our full story on the About Us page!

We offer day tours, city tours, and extended tours throughout the west coast of Ireland. On day tours, guests have the opportunity to explore beautiful regions like Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, and more! 

Lally Tours offers various touring options and styles to suit as many needs as possible. For the complete picture of all the options you have to choose from, browse our range of Galway tours and Dublin tours to find the best fit for you. And don’t forget to check out our special offers!

Our head office is located in Eyre Square, right in the heart of Galway City, so we’re easy to reach! We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, friendly face for all inquiries, both from locals and tourists, so come and pay us a visit! If you’re not in town just yet, you can also contact us with any questions you have.

We can’t wait to hear from you!