The 10 Best Bus Tours in County Galway, Western Ireland

Successful sheep farmers need well-trained sheep dogs, and this 90-minute tour will show you how Border Collies are trained to work on a farm. Set in the stunning Connemara countryside, this farm is surrounded by rolling green hills that are backed by the Maumturk Mountains, and just minutes away from Lough Nafooey which boasts a freshwater beach. Depending on the season, you might have the chance to shear some sheep or cuddle with newborn puppies, and this tour is a truly authentic experience of life in western Ireland. Transportation is not provided to the farm to attend this experience; the distance is about an hour away from Galway city.

Inclusions: Farmer experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

Your private chauffeur / guide will pick you up at an address within Galway city and at a time of your choosing. The two main tour routes from Galway are: The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren - site visit options outlined Connemara - site visit options outlined The tour lasts 8 hours from the pick up time and you can visit the sites of your choosing within those 8 hours. We can also organise tours to any location of your choosing from Galway. Your private chauffeur / guide will return you to an address within Galway city of your choosing at the end of the 8 hours.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: All meals and refreshments are not included, Gratuities, Entry fees to the various sites are not included

Our unique Connemara Day Tour from Galway includes a 3 hour stop to explore and enjoy the majestic Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden at your leisure, while taking in all the highlights of Connemara along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Driver / Guide, Live commentary onboard, Hotel pick up

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Gratuities, Entry to Kylemore Abbey

Covering the west coast of Ireland from the peninsula’s of the south west all the way up to Connemara, the tour includes the chance to stay in a castle, two nights in Dingle town (as suggested by previous customers) and lots more. The tour is very comprehensive but its not rushed, instead we have added more time in so that we can get right off the beaten track and spend more time off the vehicles exploring.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, An off the beaten track adventure in 4x4 VagaTron Mini-coach, The services of a highly-trained and professional VagaGuide, 8 full days on tour, 7 nights' accommodation, 7 delicious and filling hot Irish breakfasts, Most daily activities and visits (see Tour Options below for extras), All relevant taxes, Guaranteed tour departure and price from the moment you make your deposit, Breakfast

Exclusions: We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. Most of the historical sites we visit are free to enter. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success with customers over the years., Surf lesson in Castlegregory €40, Horse riding in Dingle €35, Boat trip in Dingle €15-20, Sea kayaking in Dingle €50, Rowing in Dingle €25, Golf in Dingle - Ask your guide for rate, Cycling tour in Killarney National Park €30, Skelligs Cruise €40

This tour covers a large part of the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway coast. We head South to visit Cork, Blarney Castle & the Ring of Kerry, West to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands in Galway Bay and North to the Giants Causeway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Return Rail Tickets , Reserved Seats on the Train, Railtours Ireland Host Throughout, Visitor Attraction Admissions, Escorted Coach, Transfer to Inis Mor, Aran Island, Accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals

Travel in comfort, safety and luxury to the Cliffs of Moher with Liberty Irish Tours....maybe include Galway City....The Wild Atlantic Way...The Burren Lunar like lanscape...Dolphin and Puffin spotting.....stunning Castles...Green fields with Limestone Walls....Ancient haunted Monastic Ruins...Gourmet Irish Michelin Rated food...are some of the many options to select from when you are in the company of very best in fun local guides and drivers that Ireland has to offer. Liberty Irish Tour guides are what makes the difference. We only use the best. Hear real Irish stories and legends... Only 5* reviews for Liberty Irish Tours. We look after every moment of the day for you. Collected from your desired location. With private tours from 1 to 19 passengers, taking anything from just 7 hours (approx) for a direct visit to the Cliifs of Moher or if time is on your side experience more of the magical locations along the route with a full day 10+ hour options. Multi-day tour options available

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions:

Sure, have you never heard of an Irish half hour? It can stretch out for days and 5 days is what you’ve got to experience this memorable, expertly guided road trip, over ever-changing landscape, along The Wild Atlantic Way. From shucking Clarinbridge oysters and downing creamy stout in Galway, to the jaw dropping sights of the Ring of Kerry, with only the Atlantic separating the 40 shades from the 50 U.S. states. Cool down with Fungie, Dingle’s resident dolphin who came for the fish in 1984 and stayed for the craic or feel like you’re at the edge of the world, at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. And how about a spot of kissing at the Blarney Stone where you’ll come away with the gift of the ‘gab’ (talk); handy for ‘having the craic’ with your small tour group. And in between the heritage and culture, bohemian Galway and dinky Doolin, there’ll be ceol agus craic (music and boldness), seafood and banter and an epic road-trip you’ll never forget.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunches and Dinners, Optional activities

Schedule** (Tour runs from Early March to 30th of September) 09:00 – Depart Galway New Coach Station for Doolin and The Burren 11:00 – All aboard the Ferry to Inisheer* 13:45 – Depart the Island and begin Cliffs Cruise 15:30 – Lunch stop in Doolin 16:30 – Arrive at the top of the Cliffs of Moher and receive free admission! 17:30 – Depart cliffs for Galway via Wild Atlantic Way 19:30** – Return to Galway New Coach Station Please be aware: * Sailings are weather dependant. In the unlikely event of a cancellation you will receive a full refund/reschedule or you will have the option to take our 10:00am 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 FREE. Activities on the island and lunch are not included.

Inclusions: Cliffs of Moher Entrance Fee, Return Ferry to/from Island

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Spend a day on our Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin going from the east to the west of Ireland. Your unique Cliffs of Moher Tour will take you to Galway, the Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Kilmacduagh monastery, proper west of Ireland countryside and farms and much much more. All entrance fees included.

Inclusions: All other attractions can be seen without extra charges, Live commentary/guide on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fee included to the Cliffs of Moher visitor center, The Burren, Kilmacduagh Monastery stop, Galway City, Wild Atlantic Way drive

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Our unique Connemara Day Tour includes a 3 hour stop that affords visitors the time to explore the 3000+ hectares of the Connemara National Park, while taking in all the highlights of Connemara along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entry to Kylemore Abbey