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Tour the Aran Islands

Discover two highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way in one tour

Take in the stunning scenery of the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands in this one-day tour. Experience the magic of the Aran Islands with friendly tour guides to learn about the history, culture, people and their natural wonders. Depending on the tour you choose, you’ll visit either Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr, the 3 islands which make up the Aran Islands archipelago, while also taking in a stop at the Cliffs of Moher.

A place like no other

Experience a place like no other at one of the Aran Islands, with their abundance of natural beauty, where the limestone walls, golden sandy beaches, crystal clear water and jagged sea cliffs are waiting to be explored. The islands have a special character all unto their own and there’s nowhere else on our beautiful planet quite like Inishmore (Inis Mór), Inishmaan (Inis Meáin) and Inisheer (Inis Oírr).

Aran Islands & the Cliffs of Moher Tour Highlights

Take a day excursion from Galway to see the stunning Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands. Bus through the karst region known as “The Burren,” and then search for dolphins while crossing to Inis Oirr Island. Take your time on the return ferry and have some spare time while admiring the Cliffs of Moher.

Your trip from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher will take you past the lunar like scenery of The Burren. Stop in picturesque towns on the way to Doolin, like Kilcolgan and Ballyvaughan.

Hop on the ferry for the 30-minute ride to the Aran Islands, and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins along the way to the Aran Islands. Rent bikes or go wandering with a pony and trap with plenty of stop to give you a chance to explore interesting old sites at your leisure.

On the way back, while on the ferry, you can cruise under the Cliffs of Moher to get the most awe-inspiring views.

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Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

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Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Return Tour

Please book this trip if you would like to visit Inis Mór (the largest of the Aran Islands) and see the Cliffs of Moher on a Day Trip.

Experience traditional Irish culture on the Aran Islands before viewing the iconic Cliffs of Moher from sea-level on a Day Tour from Galway City Docks.

Our first stop will be Inis Mór (see map of island ). Passengers can enjoy the sandy beaches, stone forts and serenity of island life during their 4.5-hour visit. Check out what to do Inis Mór  and how you can get around Inis Mór .

We will then make our way to the Cliffs of Moher on the return journey. Formed 300 million years ago, the Cliffs rise to a magnificent height of over 200 meters which you can truly appreciate from the water. See Ireland’s largest sea bird colony, 'An Branán Mór Sea Stack' and a Sea Cave used in filming 'Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince'. Watch out for Puffins, dolphins, seals and basking sharks that call these waters home. Check out some fun facts about the Cliffs of Moher here .

Take this opportunity to breathe the fresh sea air and learn about the wildlife, nature and history of Ireland's West coast on this memorable journey. See the Frequently asked Questions page for this journey.

Parking at the Docks:  Parking is available beside our departure point at https://theportofgalway.clr.events/event/135623:ferry-parking-2024. You will receive a separate email confirmation upon booking.

Daily departures: March 29th - Sept. 22nd

Depart Galway City Docks: 9.30am

Arrive at Inis Mór (Kilronan Pier): 11am

Depart Inis Mór (Kilronan Pier): 3.30pm

Arrive at the Cliffs of Moher: 4.15pm

Depart Cliffs of Moher: 4.30pm

Arrive at Galway City Docks: 6pm

Tour Prices

Adult: €49.00

Student: €44.00

Senior: €44.00

Child: €25.00

Family rates are available and can be booked directly via the office.

Contact 091 568 903 or email info@aranislandferries.com for more information.

Audio Guide

Download your Audio Guide for this tour on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify prior to boarding . Please see more options here .  Audio from Galway City to Inis Mór will not be played aloud on board.

Please note that any one of our five vessels will carry you on your journey. No ferry is guaranteed to travel on a specific route at any time.

Please see a map of Inis Mór here .

Have you got a question?

Please see our FAQ's and flexible Refund Policy HERE.

Please note: you only need to select one departure date/time to book a return ferry Day Trip.

Details below:

Depart at 9.30am

Arrive back in Galway city at 6pm

Aran Islands Express

Tour availability, visit the most unspoilt of the aran islands.

On this service, Galway Tour Company will bring you south along the Wild Atlantic Way and into the lunar-like Burren region. From there we’ll head to the picturesque fishing village of Doolin where you’ll board the ferry to Inisheer (Inis Oirr) – the smallest and most vibrant of the Aran Islands.

Departing Doolin you will remain in the capable hands of The Doolin Ferry Company.

Inisheer is only a short sailing from Doolin, and attractions include ancient churches and castles, one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches, a modern playground and several pubs and cafes, lighthouses and shipwrecks. Hire a pony and trap, or a bike or stroll the peaceful boreens.

Once we depart Doolin we will take the coast road home, following the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway City.

Return time in Galway is approx. 18:45 pm.

Aran Islands express service rates:

Adult €65, Senior/Student/Child €60 running from 1st April to 31st October.

Call us directly on 0035391566566 to arrange booking.

This tour operates from 1st April to 31st October.

* Sailings are weather dependent. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund/reschedule or you will have the option to take our 10:00 am Cliffs of Moher & Burren Tour instead. ** All times are approximate if you have connections to make please inform us in advance. Ferry tickets and admission to the Cliffs of Moher are Included. Activities on the island and lunch are not included.

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My name is Ollie. As a broke student, I started tour guiding whilst living in Germany.

I fell in love with the art of storytelling and knew this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

When I returned back to Ireland, I started small in my hometown of Ennis, where the town’s history was brought to life on the Best of Ennis Walking Tour.

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What Visitors Say About Our Cliffs of Moher and Aran Island Tours!

Ollie’s tour of Inisheer was incredible! His passion for sharing the local history and lore makes this tour a must-do. He’ll teach you a few words of Gaelic too!

Ollie’s tour was a ton of fun! He’s a great storyteller and he seems to be known by all on Inisheer, having spent 4 Summers there learning Irish. As a result, you will receive heartfelt, personal welcomes from everyone that you meet along the way. Even if you are not a keen cyclist, this is a great way to see the island. Ollie will walk the steep hills with you and e-bikes are available at extra cost if you really need them (you shouldn’t). I highly recommend this trip!!!

If you are visiting Ireland, get yourself a car and drive to Doolin. It’s such a cute little town with a lot of sights to see. Only about 10 minutes from the cliffs. While you are there, take this tour of the small Aran island. Be prepared to bike, horse carriage, or walk to some amazing sights on the island. This was my favorite part of my trip and I could not recommend it more.

We had so much fun. The tour was so interesting and full of laughs!!! Clare is so picturesque, it's totally worth it. Ollie is great, we saw angles of the Cliffs I'd never seen before and never new I could capture. I would highly recommend it. I look forward to taking another tour again with Ollie's Tours in the future.

This tour was great craic! Ollie is so energetic and had lots of fun facts along the way. The views were out of this world! I would recommend and look forward to checking out his other tours. Thanks Ollie.

I had an absolutely amazing time on my cliffs of moher tour today! Even though it rained the whole duration of the tour, the views and experience were totally worth it! Ollie was a terrific guide, I had the best day with him. Could not recommend more.

Wow! This was absolutely amazing, Ollie was the perfect guide, so witty and funny the whole time and showed us the very best of what the Cliffs of Moher had to offer. Would absolutely recommend to anybody looking to experience the cliffs. Well done Ollie and the lads 👍🏼👍🏼

Lovely trip with Ollie. Very informative tour and saw the cliffs from lovely angles. Would highly recommend. Thanks Ollie

An amazing tour with breathtaking scenery from doolin all the way to the cliffs of moher. Ollie was a hilarious bag of knowledge throughout, I highly recommend his presence. Note - On the day we were lucky with the sunshine but I would recommend bringing wet gear just in case of typical Irish weather and also wear decent hiking shoes.

Our group did the the cliff walk and Doolin food tour with Ollie and it was such a nice experience! Ollie had so many interesting bits of info on the history of the cliffs and made the whole day very entertaining! The views of the cliffs were stunning and although I had passed through doolin before I had never seen all that it had to offer, very impressed with this little village and the surrounding area! Thanks so much Ollie! :)

Ollie is a local and knows the history of the area. He tells the stories with a good blend of fact and humor. Highly recommended!

Trip was such a great experience. We were able to be just a small group and see all the locations before all the giant tour groups which made everything so much more special. The personal touch at the end of the trip and meeting people on the island was amazing. Definitely worth the trip

Enjoyed every minute of the tour! Ollie was so friendly, interested and approachable. The Doolin Cliffwalk tour was really well researched and thought out.

Ollie was a fabulous tour guide! Funny and engaging and made history come alive! He has lots of information and was entertaining for our 10 year old as well as our teenagers and ourselves. Highly recommend!

The scenery, the views and fresh sea air were amazing but pale in comparison to the charm, wit and quality of our tour guide Ollie! His knowledge of the area and engaging story telling really made an amazing walk that much more incredible! We wouldn't usually do walking tours but after this wonderful experience, it will certainly be something we will look to doing more of in the future.

Ollie’s Walking tour was just what we hoped for. Ollie, having grown up in Ennis, is a wealth of local Ennis plus Irish plus world history as it all intertwines. Entertaining along with a short walk within 90 minutes leading us through the streets of Ennis, highly recommend Ollie’s tour.

Book Aran Island Ferry

Visit the beautiful Aran Islands! Whether it’s a day trip or a longer stay, sail with us on our express ferry fleet from Doolin. Don't miss our breathtaking Cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, available as a standalone boat tour or included in your Aran Island tour package. Award Winning Boat Tours depart daily from Doolin Pier (March – November).

Visit any Aran Island and upon your return you can stay on board for a spectacular Cliffs of Moher Cruise. This can be added to any Island departure time. This is our best value and most popular ferry ticket.

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The Doolin based ferry to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher, was awarded Cruise Company of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Travel & Hospitality Awards.

Doolin Ferry has garnered a string of awards in recent years reflecting the company’s commitment to excellence and outstanding service and deserved recognition as the Best Irish Boat Tour to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher.

‘Best Tourism Experience in Clare’ 2023 ‘Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year – Silver’   2023 ‘ Cruise Company of the Year ‘ for Ireland 2022 ‘ Boat Tour of the Year ’ for Ireland 2021

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Doolin, Ireland is a beautiful seaside village in County Clare with amazing scenery in all directions. It’s located close to the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands Ferry, so it’s ideal for a day trip, overnight, or extended stay. We have all you need to know about planning a visit to Doolin and Booking Aran Island Ferry trips. There is so much to do nearby therefore Doolin is one of the best places to visit on the Wild Atlantic Way. We are the Original Doolin Ferries Est. 1970.

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What Our Passengers Say ...

Super day out on Inis Oir & amazing views & info of the cliffs on the return.

Maeve Dockrell

Great experience heading over to Inisheer. Couldn't fault them, very fast crossing and extremely helpful with boarding & alighting with bikes etc. Will definitely travel again with them to...

David McNamara

This is a great boat trip to see the Cliffs of Moher. The guide was very knowledgeable but was hard to hear. Would recommend this cliffs of moher cruise.

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Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands is sat at the mouth of Galway Bay and faces the full force of the Atlantic Ocean.

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All our Experiences feature scenic locations from the movie The Banshees Of Inisherin!

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What to expect..., padraig & aonghus bring you off the beaten track to places on the island that only their 4x4 jeep can reach., this is us. .

Aran Off Road Experience is a guided tour company, set up by brothers and native Islanders Pádraig and Aonghus Hernon. The Hernon family go back three generations of horse and cart tours on the Island and Aonghus and Pádraig have over 20 years’ experience in the business.

The brothers decided to change it from one horsepower to 50HP in their bespoke Land Rover Defender 4x4 jeep and take you on the road less travelled!

We provide personalised, small group experiences that take you off the beaten track to the local landmarks and unique sites of this ancient Island. Get ready to explore Inis Mór, Galway, Ireland!

Why are we different? ​ ​

Off-road | Explore parts of the island that can ONLY be reached by our jeeps

Landscape | Experience the iconic scenery of Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Ocean

Language | Learn about the history of the Irish language from native speakers

Travel |Travel in a uniquely customised, leather seated 4x4 Land Rover Defender Jeep

Culture | Learn about the culture and traditions of the local people

History | Hear the history of the world-famous Aran Islands

Nature | See the native flora and fauna, the blue flag beach and natural landmarks.

Guides | Experience provided by native Islanders who are passionate about their home

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