Inishmore Cultural Tour: Explore Aran Islands' History with a Native Guide
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Inishmore
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.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drinks.
  • Ferry or plane tickets to the island
Additional Information

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
Location
Inishmore Aerodrome (IOR)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Trail55372
Sep 29, 2023
Tour of Inishmore - We had a great time on Gabriel's tour of the island. We toured the island by minibus stopping at points of interest, hiked to Dun Aonghasa, did some shopping, and met Gabriel's goats! It was a great way to get the local perspective and see the island with zero stress.
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Genevieve_w
Aug 18, 2023
Sunny and Beautiful day - We had a wonderful day and great guide with Gabriel. Showed around the island gave us time to explore and shop. Wonderful restaurant to eat at. The highlight is his goat farm/cheese making factory/store. His goats are full of character and like to be pet. He talks to you about the whole process from beginning to end. His goat cheese is amazing too! As of right now though it is in such high demand you either have to get a taste on the tour or at the Castle Ashford and other fine dining. 🥰
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Vick_m
Jun 5, 2023
The best way to experience Inis Authentic Mor! - Gabriel’s goat farm and extraordinary cheese tasting and chat about the process was so lovely. This Aran Island Greek Style cheese, is the best! I’ve sampled— many! Martin drove us around the island, tirelessly, with the best stories from his heart, & humour. I wanted to move to the Island! Be prepared for island time, and don’t worry no one misses their ferry. Such a lovely experience. Lovely, lovely people and craic.
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Podmother08
May 17, 2023
Great value . - Meeting Gabriel at his goat farm .great driver Patrick Mullin. The great walk up to the fort ,beautiful view from the top
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Mona_s
Oct 2, 2023
Pat was very talkative but not well informed as to the history or culture of the island and a substandard guide - Walking up to the fortress and seeing the cliffs. Lunch at the cafe. Watching the Ryder Cup in a bar waiting for the ferry.
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Grant_b
Oct 24, 2023
I'm not sure why they... - I'm not sure why they included Galway in the title if they were not going to pick us up in galway which was the whole purpose of us booking this tour. There was no communication after booking or indication that we would need to get to the islands on our own.
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