The 10 Best Private Tours in Western Ireland, Ireland

Spend an unforgettable day exploring Omey island and beach in Connemara on horseback. Your guide will introduce you the thrill of beach horse riding along the Wild Atlantic Way on this popular 2.5 hour equestrian escape. This private experience which starts at our renowned stables, Depending on your level of experience you can canter or gallop across the white strand. Novices are kept safely in walk and trot. takes you on a ride to Omey Island that is punctuated by dramatic land and seascapes, historical sites, wild rugged landscapes and islands flung out to sea. Our riding stables are Connemara’s premier beach trekking centre, and this trek is suitable for beginner to advanced riders. There will be a short assessment before leaving with up to 2 guides depending on the number in the group and the level of experience. Available every day of the year. Pax: Min 1, Max 10.

Inclusions: Helmets and boots are available at the riding centre

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from Cleggan village, Riders exceeding a weight limit of 90kgs/200lbs.

Meet your host Gerry and/or his daughter Ciara at New Quay Pier and experience a genuine and entertaining introduction to the world of oysters. Learn how oysters are stored in their seawater tanks with continuous fresh seawater pumped from the ocean just outside their windows. Tour their facilities and hear about the history of their family business. Pick your own oysters and learn how to shuck them from a professional, before you enjoy them with your choice of condiments such as lemon, horseradish or Tabasco sauce.  After your tour, feel free to take a few oysters and enjoy them as you walk along the wonderful, scenic Flaggy shore walkway located beside the facility.  Please note: Gerry is flexible with timing so if you prefer another time, let him know when you make your booking. In the summer when the sun sets later, you are welcome to start your tour at 5pm and enjoy the sunset on Flaggy Shore after! 

Inclusions: Private oyster tour and tasting with your host Gerry, Local wine (1-2 glasses), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Every day is your way. This tour takes you to the top of a dramatic mountain road (made easy on our electric bikes!). You'll then picnic at the top in ancient woodlands with breathtaking views. Then it's down down downhill all the way through a stunning natural valley and on to Ireland's only fjord, Killary Harbour. Here we can catch a boat to sample some locally-farmed mussels with Simon and Kate and take in the dramatic scenery of the mountains plunging into the sea, maybe wave at passing dolphins, otter, salmon or other wildlife along the way. You can opt for a local seaweed bath massage before heading home. Had too much fun, food or Guinness to cycle home? Relax, we‘ll drive. This trip is for making memories and taking home more than just pictures. For those who tried the Bangor Trail last year and raved about it, this is every bit as good!

Inclusions: Gourmet lunch with local cuisine. Quality electric and regular bikes. A guide with jeep support. All equipment necessary, including panniers, helmets etc. Maps and binoculars provided. All drinks and snacks provided. Waterproof clothing offered., Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Although waterproof clothing is provided, we recommend you bring your own.

The Burren is one of Ireland’s most spectacular landscapes and the best way to explore it is by electric bike. Beat the hills and the headwinds, and pedal your way through this amazing region steeped in history on a self-guided tour; the electric bike will do most of the work while you enjoy spectacular views of the lunar landscape and the many historical sites; stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen, ancient ring forts and archaeological gems.

Inclusions: Top of the range Kalkhoff Electric Bike, Helmet, Hi viz jacket, Lock, Maps, Detailed route instructions, Pannier bag

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up from other locations can be arranged on request

The tour is tailored to your stay on your day. This electric bike tour takes you off the beaten track. Cars here are rare and its your day to take your time to explore, find a secluded beach, secret waterfall or track and relax. Using the Greenway, Ireland’s only purpose built cycle route, we head off into a thousand square kilometres of wilderness exploring glacial riverbeds, waterfalls, bronze age forts, ancient abbeys and castles along the way. Stopping for gourmet lunch of local cuisine. This is a wilderness of many choices and each will give you a great sense of wonder and enjoyment. Here the sheep outnumber you by a hundred to one. Watch salmon leap up waterfalls, trout jump, herons and kingfishers dive and splash, and otters play.

Inclusions: Gourmet lunch with local cuisine. Quality electric and regular bikes. A guide with jeep support. All equipment necessary, including panniers, helmets etc. Maps and binoculars provided. All drinks and snacks provided. Waterproof clothing offered., Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Although waterproof clothing is provided, we recommend you bring your own.

Meet Teresa, a fun and passionate artisanal cheesemaker in Galway. Experience spending time on a real working farm in the Galway countryside, get to see an artisan food producer at work, and of course sample their cheese, along with afternoon treats, all made with the best of Irish milk and butter! During your farm tour, you will learn all about Kylemore farmhouse cheese; everything from where does the milk come from (you might even get to meet their cows!), how cheese is made, what happens while its maturing and what makes it taste so good! You will finish your tour with a cheese tasting paired with homemade Irish soda bread and seasonal fruit in addition to a glass of wine enjoyed in an old Irish farmhouse room filled with traditional antiques and a cozy, traditional Irish marble fireplace.

Inclusions: Gratuities, Glass of wine, Light refreshments, Private cheese tour and tasting with our host Teresa, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

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Explore the stunning and rugged scenery of Connemara in a privately chauffeured vehicle and take in some of the most spectacular scenic views in Ireland. Heading west from Galway city, the villages of Connemara will stretch out before you like a colorful road map of communities and hidden gems just waiting to be explored, from the bogs and lakes of the Gaelic speaking South Connemara to the mountain vistas of North and West Connemara. However, as dramatic and breathtaking as the landscape may be, all travelers know that memories and encounters are what make a journey unique and Connemara Chauffeurs will help make your visit to Connemara one that you will never forget.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Bottled water, Private transportation

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The Cliffs of Moher are a Natural Wonder but there is so more to The Burren than this and Connemara Chauffeurs would be thrilled if you would allow them to show you. We will take you on a spectacular drive through the UNESCO world heritage site that is The Burren and visit some amazing places on the way to and from The Cliffs of Moher. You can expect to be driven in an executive-level vehicle that is spacious and comfortable, air-conditioned with complimentary bottle water provided for all guests. While we do provide an itinerary however this does not have to be adhered to as our tours can be tailored to your interests. We look forward to meeting you!

Inclusions: Guided Tour

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Come and bounce with us on quaking bogs, forage in the forest and taste delicious edible seaweeds - discover Connemara's hidden treasures during this one day ecological walk across blanket bogs, beaches and the Connemara National Park! Discover why the wildlife of this area is of such international importance and the fascinating history of Connemara’s land and seascapes, in a spirit of conservation with your knowledgeable ecology guide. Between the sea and the earth, you gain an insight to all the various species of plants in the area, such as the edible seaweeds on the sea rocks or the wonderful wild orchids, bog cotton and carnivorous plants of the bog, as well as the wild plants you forage in the forest of the Connemara National Park.

Inclusions: One guided Connemara National Park walk, One guided beach walk, One guided bog walk

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from Letterfrack