History & cultural tour of Inishmore, Aran Islands. Galway. Private. 2 ½ hours
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 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.
- Drop off by private bus to the ferry terminal or airport.
- Entrance into Dún Aonghus (self-guided)
- Guided tour of the island by Inis Mór local guide.
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks.
- Ferry or plane tickets to the island
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Dun Aonghasa – Ancient Stone Fort
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Seal Colony Viewpoint
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aran Islands Goats Cheese
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Kilmurvey
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note max people per booking is 6 people. Max 3 bookings / up to 18 people
- All baggage is taken off the bus at main stop at Dun Aonghasa fort On request to the driver baggage can be left on the bus at clients own risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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.
- Drop off by private bus to the ferry terminal or airport.
- Entrance into Dún Aonghus (self-guided).
- Guided tour of the island by Inis Mór local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food & drinks.
- Ferry or plane tickets to the island.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the History & cultural tour of Inishmore, Aran Islands. Galway. Private. 2 ½ hours is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for History & cultural tour of Inishmore, Aran Islands. Galway. Private. 2 ½ hours will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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.
- Drop off by private bus to the ferry terminal or airport.
- Entrance into Dún Aonghus (self-guided)
- Guided tour of the island by Inis Mór local guide.
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks.
- Ferry or plane tickets to the island
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note max people per booking is 6 people. Max 3 bookings / up to 18 people
- All baggage is taken off the bus at main stop at Dun Aonghasa fort On request to the driver baggage can be left on the bus at clients own risk.
