This guided day trip from Galway takes in the highlights of Galway Bay and wild and rugged Connemara along the new Wild Atlantic Way route. You will see thatched cottages, dry stone walls, mountains, woodlands, rivers, streams, lakes, Connemara ponies, amazing beaches, deserted islands, wilderness bog landscapes and experience the tranquility and isolation of Connemara. Visit the magic of Kylemore Abbey and its romantic Victorian gardens (admission not included). Then it’s back on the coach for a weaving drive through the desolate Inagh Valley, between the majestic Maumturk and Twelve Bens mountains. Finish your tour with stops to see the legendary Connemara Giant and Quiet Man Bridge before returning to Galway City.

Discover the rich history and fascinating culture of the City of Tribes with ease on this hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Take some time before catching the bus to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Eyre Square. Don’t forget to check out the Browne Doorway, either. Red route First bus: 9:30am from Eyre Square Last bus is: 3:30pm from Eyre Square Frequency: every 90 minutes. Popular stops: Spanish Arch, Wild Atlantic Way Midway Point, Galway Bay Sea View Apartments Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

Enjoy a tour of this modern aquaculture farm and a tasting of fresh seafood dishes that makes use of the seafood grown on the farm as well as fresh local ingredients. Explore the wild and rugged Atlantic coastline along the shores Galway bay during a unique guided tour focused on seaweed and aquaculture. Set out on a coastal shore walk and foraging tour to learn about and taste edible sea weeds and sea herbs. Tour the abalone farm with your knowledgable guide, learning about sustainable aquaculture farming and see the different sea creatures grown in tanks. Visitors also get an opportunity to tray the sea urchin roe when in season and to shuck their own abalone. After this taste several dishes with seafood grown on the farm and include freshly prepared abalone and seaweed dishes to enjoy with a view of Cashla Bay. Visitors are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to accompany the food, should they want.

Join a local Galway fisherman, one of the last surviving fishing families of Claddagh, on a boat cruise across Galway Bay, visiting popular and scenic areas such as the Claddagh, Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Port of Galway and the bay. Live the history of Galway’s maritime past and the traditional wooden sailboats, the Galway Hooker, as you enjoy the views of Galway City from the sea. Embrace nature and the expansive views that reach across the bay to the UNESCO site of the Burren in County Clare as your skipper shares insights into his life as a fisherman and tells stories from the famous Claddagh village. Learn about the traditional sailboats, Galway Hookers, and witness his infectious passion for these boats and the community that dedicate their time to preserving these crafts.

Take a scenic flight to the unique Aran Islands and enjoy their local freshly caught seafood, fine ales and warm hospitality on this privately guided pub tour. Availability: March to October. Max: 5. Enjoy a day packed full of everything the West of Ireland has to offer on this privately guided unique tour. Travel by shuttle bus from Galway to Connemara International Airport to meet your private local knowledgeable guide for the flight across Galway Bay with commanding views of the coastline, the Cliffs of Moher and limestone landscape of the three Aran Islands. On your arrival on Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands, food and drink of the highest quality awaits you. You will visit three hostelries on the island where you will meet the locals and enjoy the unique atmosphere on the island made famous by Father Ted. Back to Connemara for your return trip to Galway, where we will stop at Tigh Chualain, west of Spiddal for our last pub of this truly enjoyable and unique tour.

Go out deep-sea fishing with an experienced skipper. Fish the Irish sea waters in Galway Bay and off the Aran Islands. The skipper will show you where the best fishing is to be found. Fish for shark, cod, ling, pollock, and ray. All fishing equipment required is supplied on board the boat.

Take to the skies for a stunning private scenic flight over Galway Bay, Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands. Here you will see some of the tallest cliffs in Europe, fly across the famous and often sung about Galway Bay on to the Aran Islands. Flying over the three Aran islands you will see the patch work of fields and prehistoric buildings which are littered over the islands.