The 15 Best Aran Islands Trips

1.Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,517 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Our pick

Galway to Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher with a ferry cruise, top views, live guide commentary, and Wild Atlantic Way stops.

“We had an amazing experience on our tour to Inis Oírr and the Cliffs of Moher. Alan, our guide, was friendly and shared so much interesting information about the areas we visited or passed along the way. He made the day even more memorable. Before arriving at Inis Oírr, Alan shared the best options for spending time on the island. In spite of it being a busier than usual day, he helped everyone get set up so they could see Inis Oírr either by bicycle, horse and carriage, or van. We chose to take the horse and carriage tour and it was terrific. The driver took us around the island,…”

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2.Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Tour & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,283 reviews · from $91

From Galway, visit Inis Oirr and the Cliffs of Moher by bus and ferry, see the cliffs from above and below, then cruise back.

“We had a great day on the bus, aran island cruise, cliffs of Moher tour. Dave was our tour guide and bus driver. He was personable and very knowledgeable about the area. We had a fabulous day and I would recommend everyone to book this great adventure/tour. Cheers!”

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3.Galway to Aran Islands Inisheer, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,672 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Galway to Inisheer, Doolin, and Cliffs of Moher in one packed day with ferry access, visitor centre, and stunning Atlantic views.

“Sit on the right side of the boat for best views during the cruise by the cliffs. You may get wet, but it will be worth it.”

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4.Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,261 reviews · from $68

Cruise from Galway to Inis Mór, then sail past the Cliffs of Moher from sea level with an onboard audio guide and wildlife views.

“The Horse & Cart tour was amazing! Stephen was a gent & made the experience all the better!”

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5.Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · from $85

Galway day trip to Inisheer by ferry and the Cliffs of Moher by cruise and walk, with Burren stops. $85, 10 hours.

“Had an amazing day on this trip. Our tour guide was Phill and he was great. Top guy. And great crack. All the stops was amazing great views. Cliffs was great got to see from the boat and on land. And loads more stops on bus to take great pictures. Definitely worth the money. Thanks phill 😃”

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6.Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Cruise from Galway to Inishmore and the Cliffs of Moher. Cut traffic, see seabirds from the sea, and explore at your pace.

“The voyage to the Aran Islands was very rough. We had to reduce our speed and many, many people were seasick. The time on Inis Moir was just the right amount. Since the waves were still rough on our return voyage to Galway, we did not go to the Cliffs of Moher. It was disappointing, but I believe everyone understood that safety dictated that we omit the Cliffs.”

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7.Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Small-group day from Galway combining Cliffs of Moher sea views and Inis Oirr island time, plus Connemara and Burren scenery.

“This was a great tour and experience. Was great to get to see the cliffs from the sea! Our guide Shawn was great. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of insight into the country and this area. There are lots of options for tours and I’m so glad we went with the one going to rhe Aran Islands. YOU MUST go the horse drawn carriage ride on Ishineer island. They are given by locals who love on the island and the experience of learning from the locals is so important! Highly recommend for couples, families or even solo travelers.”

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8.Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Bike Inisheer from Doolin with a local guide, round-trip ferry, and reserved tea and scones on a 5-hour day trip.

“Highly recommend this tour! Sofia was our guide and she was very friendly & knowledgeable about the island. All of the sites she brought us to were super interesting. The scones at the end were actually really great (I don’t usually enjoy scones otherwise). We rode regular bikes (not e-bikes) and it was a very easy ride. Sofia also recommended a great place in doolin for lunch after the tour and it was incredible. We all had so much fun!!”

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9.Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day on Inis Mór from Rossaveel, with a comfy return ferry, easy bike freedom, and world-famous cliff forts at Dún Aonghasa.

“The ferry ride was fantastic. Took a bus trip around the main island and it was fantastic. We enjoyed a nice climb and watched the cliffs and ocean from high above. There was quite a bit of wind and rain, however that only added to the experience. Definitely worth a day trip to see the Aran islands. The people I met there were kind and warm hearted.”

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10.Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands & Connemara Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $135

A small-group Galway day tour hitting south Connemara, Inis Oirr, a Cliffs of Moher cruise, and the Burren by coastal roads.

“The full-day excursion was really well-planned and worked so well to fit a lot into one day. Our guide, Phil, was exceptional, so knowedegable and funny and responded to the needs and interests of the group. We also loved the small group size, it really made the difference in comfort, efficiency, and communication.”

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11.Aran Islands Scenic Flight and Galway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $247

Rail to Galway, scenic flight to Inis Mor, Aran island sights and Dun Aonghusa, free time in Galway, then return by train from Dublin.

“I wanted to see Ireland in its rural state and it was wonderful. I'll never forget it.”

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12.Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Cycle Inisheer from Galway with a guided island route, included ferry and bike hire, then unwind with homemade tea and scones.

“What an awesome experience. In spite of the very windy and rainy conditions (It’s Ireland after all) we had a great trip. Our guide Phil did an amazing job. He’s very knowledgeable, engaging and humorous. He helped make our day memorable and fun. The island has such great history and incredible views of the Irish coastline. Definitely worth the trip…..rain or shine.”

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13.Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Rossaveel to Inis Mór by ferry, return same day. Expect possible rough seas, then explore Dún Aengus and the Worm Hole.

“First visit to islands was grand! Outstanding weather greatly improved our chance to see Inishmor and the history it represents!”

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14.Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $45

Galway day trip ferry to Inis Oírr on the Aran Islands, luxury crossing, sandy beaches, bikes, O’Brien’s Castle, shipwreck sights.

“It was a lovely experience considering that I had small children.Their safety was guaranteed from the ferry to the Island.Lovely people out there at the island.Took a horse carriage to explor le the place it was lovely”

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15.Food, heritage & cultural tour Inishmore, Aran Islands. Guided.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,358

Private 5-hour Inishmore tour with a local guide, stone forts, seal views, and a goat cheese tasting at a working farm.

“Gabriel was the best part. He gave our family of 13 lots of information that appealed to all ages. He was caring when one of our family was seasick and stopped to get medication. We lived visiting his goat farm nd holding baby goats. Remember to bring sunscreen. Walking to cliffs on a sunny day will get you burned.”

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