This premium Inis Mór day tour from Galway is the ultimate way to experience the largest and most famous of the Aran Islands! This journey combines the rugged beauty of the South Connemara coast with an intimate, deep-dive exploration of Inis Mór’s history and culture.
What makes this tour stand out? We’ve swapped the large crowds for a small-group setting (max 24 guests) and replaced the standard “tourist trail” with an authentic island experience. Upon arrival, you’ll leave the main coach behind and join a local islander for a private minibus tour of their home. From the towering heights of Dún Aonghasa to the quiet, traditional charm of the Cill Éinne area, you’ll experience the island through the eyes of those who live there.
After a swift ferry crossing from Rossaveal, you’ll dock at Kilronan. Here, your local guide awaits to take you on a curated journey across the island. We focus on the most impactful sites, ensuring you have time to actually experience the island rather than just rushing through it. Length: approximately 4.5 hours on-island
Considered one of the most magnificent prehistoric monuments in Europe, this semi-circular stone fort offers dizzying views of the Atlantic. Your entrance fee is fully covered, giving you seamless access to the hike and the heritage center.
The journey is just as beautiful as the destination. We travel through the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht, where Irish is the first language and the landscape is a patchwork of granite stone walls and sparkling lakes.
We limit this experience to 24 guests to ensure a more personal and flexible day out.
Yes, you will have free time in Kilronan village. Your guide can recommend the best local spots for fresh seafood or a traditional Irish pub lunch (Lunch not included).
FYI – Lunch is not included in ticket price.
Hyde hotel, Forster Street, Check-in @ 08:45am
Yes, no problem. You’ve the same bus, driver and host for the day.
The best rates are available by booking direct on LallyTours.com. Also, it’s best to purchase multiple tours at the same time to avail of bundled discounts
Yes, we actively encourage a paperless environment as much as possible
Gratuities are not required. However we think our drivers and guides put a lot of passion and time into their craft, so if you enjoyed your experience, please do tip your driver and guide appropriately – it is truly appreciated.
This is a small group tour, on a smaller than usual vehicle so we do not have a restroom on board the bus. However, each of the ferries do have toilets on board and we do make plenty of rest and toilet breaks.
Yes, any remaining tickets will be available to purchase from the driver pre-departure
The ferry crossings and Cliffs Cruise are both weather dependant and as such, the tour route is subject to change. On rare occasions the advertised route and/or timings at stops may have to be altered without notice.
Free hotel pick-up is available by request and can be done as part of our online booking process, or by contacting us in advance. Please note pick up requests must be confirmed the day before travel. We cannot guarantee pick ups requested after 17:00 the day before travel.
