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History & cultural tour of Inishmore, Aran Islands. Galway. Private. 2 ½ hours

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About the Activity

Step off the ferry/plane onto Inis Mór island and meet your native Irish speaking guide, who is a gifted storyteller and a national food champion. In his entertaining company, gain insights into the culture and history of this remote island on a tour that includes spectacular coastal scenery with stop offs at the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, the monastic site of The Seven Churches, a seal colony viewing point and a visit to local craft village to meet the locals and see Celtic inspired crafts. Your guide will share his remarkable insights into the customs and traditions of an island that has been home to his ancestors for as long as time can remember.
2 hours 30 minutes
Private Tour
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Stop off at the popular Seal Colony viewing point.
Cultural and historic tour of the island with stops at historical sites.
Collection by private bus from the ferry terminal or airport.
Entrance into Dún Aonghus.
Guided tour of the island by Inis Mór local guide.
Drop off by private bus to the ferry terminal or airport.
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Food & drinks.
Ferry or plane tickets to the island

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Locations in the itinerary

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Dun Aonghasa – Ancient Stone Fort
Cill Mhuirbhigh, County Galway, Ireland, H91 YT20Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, Dún Aonghasa is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. The fort consists of three massive dry-stone walls and a chevaux-de-frise, a dense band of jagged, upright stones, surrounding the fort from cliff to cliff, designed to impede attackers. Originally constructed c.1100BC, it was re-fortified around 700-800 AD. Excavations revealed significant evidence of prehistoric metalworking, as well as several houses and burials.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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The seal colony is situated on the northern side of the island close to Kilmurvey Beach, on the road to Dún Aonghasa and is clearly signposted with a small cabin selling snacks at the viewing point. At low tide, a dozen seals congregate on the beach and rocks, creating a beautiful sight with the mountains of Connemara as its backdrop.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Aran Island Goat’s Cheese is a family run goat farm on Inish Mór – the largest of the Aran Islands - producing a range of soft cheeses and a barrel aged goats feta. The Island tour that also includes a stop at the cheese factory with people given the chance to meet the goats, watch cheese being made, have an educational commentary and taste the cheese. Aran Goats Cheese produces a soft cheese with or without Dillisk (a seaweed harvested on the island), a Gouda which also comes infused with sea lettuce, or Dillisk, a medium hard cheese that looks like Brie and a Summer Cheese not unlike Feta. Their Dillisk is harvested on the shores of Inis Mór. The pigs on the farm are also fed whey, a by product of cheese making, so nothing goes to waste. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Kilmurvey
Kilmurvey, IrelandKilmurvery craft village is located at the foot of Dun Aonghasa and contains a handful of eclectic Irish arts and crafts shops. Many visitors to the island browse or refresh at the cosy cafe before entering Dun Aonghasa.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

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Please let us know how you are getting to the island and we will meet you at either the pier or airport.View Location

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Please let us know how you are getting to the island and we will meet you at either the pier or airport.View Location

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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

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Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In


Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease advise us how you will be getting to Inishmore (ferry/plane) and your expected arrival time. Contact details: +353 (0) 87 222 6776.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by Ireland Wild EscapesCreated on 02 Jul 2020Created on 05 Oct 2024
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