Ireland · WESTPORT TOURS
Good westport tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Clew Bay cruise from Westport with heated lounge and live narration, oyster farms, Croagh Patrick, seals, plus WiFi onboard.
“Great way to appreciate the bay and its history. Crew were extremely friendly and welcoming and some great Irish humour on display. I’m sure Oscar will be on stage at some point in his life, very entertaining.”
Prepaid entry to Westport House and Gardens, self-guided with app and Clew Bay views. Explore 30+ rooms plus a 3.5km walk.
“Fantastic tour guide, very friendly staff, amazing story and home. Brilliant news about the new owners and how it will be resand left open for the public. The marble staircase made you feel like you were floating rather than walking.”
A 1-hour guided walking tour in Westport with a local host, colorful street sights, shop and pub stops, and Irish lore.
“If I could rate our tour with Stephan higher than 5 stars, I would. What an incredible guide for our Westport experience. Stephan was incredibly knowledgeable about Westport history, local shops and restaurants, and Irish lore in general. He clearly has such a passion for his beautiful town, and his excitement for the city was contagious. Thank you for everything, Stephan!”
Ride Westport to Achill on safe, off-road Great Western Greenway with easy German e-bikes, stunning Wild Atlantic Way views, and a bus return.
“Great experience! Instructions for getting to the greenway path and following it all the way to Achill were very clear and super helpful along the route. The bikes were in good condition and perfect for the ride. We spent a bit of time up front being taught how to properly use the bike and give it a test whirl to make sure the seat height was correct and we were comfortable. The route is so very scenic and offers many opportunities to stop for pics along the way. We highly recommend this tour and are so glad we went with Paddy & Nelly!”
Working sheep farm near Galway: meet Tom, watch Rex herd sheep, bottle-feed lambs, and see hand shearing in summer, with Killary Fjord views.
“PJ made the sheepdog demo very interesting. We really enjoyed talking with PJ and learning about the history of his farm.”
Guided horseback ride from Westport to Clew Bay beaches, with views of Croagh Patrick, seals, Dorinish Island, and beginner-friendly coaching.
“Beautiful riide in the Irish Countryside! The horses were just lovely and the ride was very fun! I would highly.rexommens thiis experience for those who love horses. Just FYI - you need to taxi there if you don't have a car.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Belmullet’s canals, wells, and sea legends, with live local storytelling and no extra admissions.
“Great walking tour of Belmullet. Bill, who filled in for Neil was extremely knowledgeable about the area and history of Belmullet. We’d highly recommend taking this tour. Bill was an incredible tour guide. He knew so many things that tied in other tours we’ve been on. He was engaging and answered all our questions. Thank you Bill!”
Private Westport class where you bake brown Irish soda bread and scones, then eat them warm with butter, jam, and tea, plus take bread home.
“2 wonderful teachers who guided us through the baking process; sharing great stories and anecdotes along the way. Had a wonderful time and can now finally make a decent scone”
Erris Head guided walk from Glenlara, Belmullet. Small-group, 5 km of Atlantic views, wildlife, and WWII stories with Neal Doherty.
“Being in the open air with unrestricted views of the ocean, the islands and the beauty that is Erris Head. Our guide was excellent knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommended. A wonderful experience!”
1.5-hour guided walk in Westport with Georgian streets, flower-lined lanes, pubs, and local stories. $27.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Westport with Deidre. She was very knowledgeable about the area and included lots of quips and jokes along the way. Very well worth the money.”
Guided 1-hour horseback ride along Clew Bay, past Seals Rock and Dora Inch, with Croagh Patrick views from Carrowholly Stables.
“I bought this as a gift for my grandsons they loved it staff was excellent I would definitely recommend this”
Cycle Westport to Achill via the Great Western Greenway, stopping for views and heritage along the way, with locks, panniers, and helmets included.
“The Great Western Greenway is the best way to view Irelands countryside. Paul hooked us up with a combination of e-bikes and hybrid bike. He gave us a thorough explanation of the entire trail. His location is ideal for quick access to the trail. He was able to help us with the shuttle back to Westport. This day of biking was may favorite memory from our Ireland vacation.”
Self-guided cycling along Mayo’s Great Western Greenway from Westport past Newport and Mulranny to Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick views.
“Sharing my experience whereby the service provider Paul couldn’t open the shop on the day of my trip due to a bereavement on their side.”
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