Discover Inishmore’s rich history and culture with a native guide. Visit Dún Aonghus, The Seven Churches, and more. Experience authentic Irish traditions and crafts.
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Dun Aonghasa - Perched 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.
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Seal Colony Viewpoint - 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.
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Aran Islands Goats Cheese - 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. -
Kilmurvey - Kilmurvery 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.
- Collection by private bus from the ferry terminal or airport
- Guided tour of the island by Inis Mór local guide
- Cultural and historic tour of the island with stops at historical sites
- Entrance into Dún Aonghus
- Stop off at the popular Seal Colony viewing point
- Drop off by private bus to the ferry terminal or airport
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks.
- Ferry or plane tickets to the island
Step off the ferry or plane onto Inis Mór island and meet your native Irish-speaking guide, a talented storyteller and national food champion. In his engaging company, you’ll learn about the culture and history of this remote island on a tour that features stunning coastal views, including stops at the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, the monastic site of The Seven Churches, a seal colony viewing point, and a visit to a local craft village to meet the residents and see Celtic-inspired crafts. Your guide will share his extraordinary insights into the customs and traditions of an island that has been home to his ancestors for countless generations.
- Please note max people per booking is 6 people. Max 3 bookings / up to 18 people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.