Day Trips

From Galway: Cliffs, Aran Islands & Connemara Full-Day Tour with a Small Group & Hotel Pick-Up

People standing on opposite sides of a gap in the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, overlooking the ocean.

Ferry cruising near the Aran Islands with coastal landscape in the background.

Rugged stone cliffs and turquoise waters of Aran Island, Ireland.

Spiddal's Old Quay with stone benches and informational sign, overlooking Galway Bay, Ireland.

Duration

9 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Spend a full day visiting Cliffs of Moher, exploring Inisheer on foot, and learning through interactive displays inside the visitor centre overlooking the Atlantic

Skip planning with hotel pick up and round trip transfers from Galway, letting you sit back in a spacious coach while landscapes unfold outside your window.

Travel in a small group of up to twenty five guests, making it easier to move between stops, ask questions, and enjoy a more relaxed pace.

Gain deeper insight into Ireland’s west coast as your guide points out details, shares local stories, and answers questions along the journey.

Sail beneath the Cliffs of Moher, then take ferry rides to Inisheer, watching waves, seabirds, and towering rock faces from the water.

Full-day tour of Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, and South Connemara

Round-trip luxury midi-coach transfers from Galway

Small-group tour of max. 20 guests

Professional English-speaking guide

Cliffs of Moher cruise

Aran Islands boat tour

Entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

2 ferry trips to Inisheer

Inisheer walking tour

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Bike rental on the Aran Islands (available at an additional cost)

Food and drink

Personal expenses

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hyde Hotel
8 min by a/c minibus
2.4 km
Passes By
Salthill
1. Dunguaire Castle
Tickets not included
23 min by a/c minibus
19.1 km
Passes By
Ballyvaughan
Black Head Lighthouse
2. Doolin
Free Admission
1 attraction
Highlights
Doonagore Castle
Tickets not included
11 min by a/c minibus
8.6 km
3. Cliffs of Moher
Tickets included
1 activity
Things to do
Cruise
Included in price
4. Inisheer
Tickets included
2 attractions
Highlights
O'Brien's Castle
Tickets not included
Plassey Shipwreck
Free Admission
5. Connemara
Free Admission
52 min by a/c minibus
57.6 km
6. Rossaveal
Free Admission
51 min by a/c minibus
38.9 km
End point
Hyde Hotel
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Ann W
Solo
Verified booking
Oct 2025
Fabulous day out with great commentary from Bertie and skilful bus driver, Connor. Lovely to be with a small group in a very comfortable bus. Well paced day with time for comfort and photo stops. Scenery was incredible. I would have liked a little time in Doolin, rather than just driving through by we had to catch the boat. Seeing the Cliffs of Moher from the sea was incredible and the time on Innis Oirr, one of the Aran Islands, was great.
Isabella
Verified Partner Review
Sep 2025
Had a BLAST on this tour! Went solo and was a bit nervous, but the group was suuuper friendly. Our guide, Pete, was hilarious and knew all the secret spots for the best cliff views. Wind nearly blew my hat off (hold onto ur stuff!), but WOW, standing at the edge is just... EPIC. The boat ride was canceled b/c of choppy water, but we got extra time to wander Inisheer. Def worth it, even with the switch-up. Bring snacks—shops are tiny and sell out quick.
Yuna
Verified Partner Review
Sep 2025
So much fun! Group of five friends, and none of us had done anything like this before. Our guide, Emer, was a total superstar—so many random stories, we laughed the whole day. The cliffs from the water are INSANE. Felt a bit seasick but recovered quick. Loved the donkeys on Inisheer, they’re adorable. Wish we had more time on the island, but still, perfect day!
Mateo
Verified Partner Review
Sep 2025
Went with my girlfriend and honestly, the cliffs were next level. Super foggy in the morning so couldn’t see much at first, but cleared up just in time—total movie moment. Staff were chill, but the bus ride was loooong. Bring headphones! Also, bathrooms on the ferry were kinda gross, just sayin.
Jonas
Verified Partner Review
Sep 2025
Mixed feelings tbh. The scenery is just OUTRAGEOUS, but the tour felt a bit rushed. Guide was nice, but kept checking his watch. Would’ve loved 30 more mins at the cliffs. The weather was decent, but super windy, so dress warm. Highlight was the little local café on the island—get the scone!

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Smoking, alcohol and drugs are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.

Additional information

Meet outside the Hyde Hotel at 9am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in blue jackets.

You may bring your luggage on board.

The Cliffs of Moher cruise and ferry crossings are subject to weather conditions and may be altered or canceled without notice.

On rare occasions, only once or twice a year, the advertised route and/or timings at stops may have to be altered without notice.

Lunch is not included, but there are stops for lunch and refreshments.

Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 mins prior to departure.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.