8 Bike Tours in Galway to Build a Day Around

1.Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Take the 9:30 a.m. ferry from Doolin to Inisheer, the smallest Aran Island, then explore by bicycle with guides such as Tommy, Simon, Sean, or Sofia. Visit castles, graveyards, and a shipwreck before tea, scones, local stories, and free time at the beach or pub.

“Connor was an excellent guide! He knew so much about the island and its sights. He was engaging & made sure we all had the best time.”

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2.Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Ride a newer electric bike through Galway’s Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, University of Galway, Salthill, and the Wild Atlantic Way. Guides such as Dean, Ivan, Felix, Evin, and Alex use smart helmets with built-in communication, making it easy to hear local stories while you ride.

“Our tour was so fun! Felix made it so fun and he was very knowledgeable!! He’s also a great photographer for when you need the perfect photo op! We highly recommend it if you want a quick tour of Galway!”

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3.Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Start at Galway Cathedral at 7:45 a.m. with Ollie’s Tours, ride a standard or optional e-bike across Inisheer, and see castles, ruins, a shipwreck, and a sunken church. Guides such as Phil, Ollie, Tommy, and Owen add local stories before tea, homemade scones, free island time, and lunch in Doolin.

“Phil’s the craic!! Very accommodating, great stories, humorous and timely. Great guide, made everyone very comfortable!”

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4.Discover Connemara Tour by Electric Fat Tyre Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $226

Ride a RadRhino electric fat tyre bike through Connemara with guide Martin, stopping at Loch Na Fooey and lower Lough Mask. You get safety training, transport from Galway, bottled water, and the freedom of a private group. Lunch is extra, and riders must be at least 14.

“Tour was run by Martin who was great! Safety was a top concern! Saw parts of the Connemara region countryside most wouldn’t see! Beautiful and enjoyable day. Family of 6 (4 kids in their 20s). E-bikes were easy to operate and made climbing hills doable! Thanks for a great day Martin!!”

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5.Guided eBike City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $74

Ride Galway with guides such as Ivan, Alex, Jamie, Felix, and Barry on a 2.5-hour eBike tour. Expect the Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, the University of Galway, canals, Salthill, and Blackrock Tower, with pedal assist and a small group of no more than 10.

“So much fun! Jamie was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour for those able and confident to ride e bikes.”

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6.Electric biking on Inishmore island. Aran island. Self-guided. Full day.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $86

Pick up an electric bike at Kilronan Pier and spend the day exploring Inishmore at your own pace. A paper map, helmet, pedal bike hire, and free roadside assistance are included. Ride to Dun Aonghasa, churches, standing stones, the seal colony, and the Worm Hole, then return to the pier.

“Despite the fact that it was pouring rain most of the day this was one of our favorite days of our entire trip. The island is quite hilly and the e-bikes made it easy to zip all over. We felt bad for the traditional bike riders we kept passing. The island is perfect for bikes as there aren’t many cars. More horse and carts. We were able to quickly grab our bikes as soon as we got off the ferry. Helmets were included. We had more than enough time to explore, and saved time for lunch before taking the ferry back to Galway.”

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7.Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $192

Travel from Galway to Doolin, cross to Inisheer by ferry, then see the island by guided bike or mini bus. Guides such as Ollie, Phil, and Tommy bring local stories to the ride, with tea, coffee, scones, and time for a pub pint or beach walk.

“Had a fab day on the beautiful inisheer, Phil our tour guide was great fun and looked after us all throughout the trip .”

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8.Cycling Inishmore Island. Aran Islands. Self-guided. Full day.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $32Best value

Collect a bike at Fáilte Bus Tour beside Kilronan Pier and spend the day exploring Inishmore without a guide. Choose a standard or electric bike, follow the island map, and ride to Dun Aengus, the Worm Hole, old churches, standing stones, and seal colonies before returning to Kilronan.

“fantastic people on the island, very welcoming . Make sure you book your bike in advance . Make sure you visit Joe Watts”

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