Ireland · PRIVATE TOURS IN GALWAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 private tours in Galway worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide such as Fergus, Hugo, Owen, or DC, traveling from Galway through Kinvara, the Burren, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher. You can adjust the stops, linger at the cliffs, and ride in comfort with bottled water.
“This is by far the best private tour experience we have had in Ireland. Would highly recommend this tour!!!!”
Explore Galway on a private 2.5-hour walk with guides such as Arthur, Derek, Patrizia, and Marteen. See Eyre Square, Lynch’s Castle, Kirwan’s Lane, the Spanish Arch, the Westend, Galway Cathedral, and the university, with local stories and time for questions.
“Arthur was an amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly guide. Couldn’t have had a better experience! Loved every minute.”
Travel privately from Galway with a Failte Ireland trained guide to Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Caherconnell, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher. Expect about 6 to 7 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, with WiFi, bottled water, coastal views, and pickup from your hotel reception.
“We couldn't have had a better tour in Galway. Our driver/guide, Joan, filled our heads and hearts with glorious tales and facts as we explored the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. We thoroughly enjoyed the sheep herding show at the Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations. We loved our day in Galway! PS. We saw PUFFINS!!”
Meet guide Ger at The Hardiman in Eyre Square for a nearly two-hour private walk through Galway’s medieval lanes, churches, ports, theatres, and family stories. You’ll enter St. Nicholas Church, hear local tales, and shape the route around your group’s interests.
“Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.”
Book a private one-way transfer between Shannon Airport and Galway City in a premium car. Your chauffeur meets you with a tablet sign, helps with luggage, and provides Wi-Fi, water, charging, newspapers, and light refreshments during the 90-minute ride.
“We couldn’t say enough about Pawual. He was awesome. Would recommend him. He was also the one that took us back to airport at the end of our stay.”
Spend 2½ hours touring Inishmore with a local guide, visiting Dún Aonghasa, the seal viewpoint, Kilmurvey, and an Aran goat cheese farm. Gabriel Faherty may host the cheese visit, while local drivers such as Martin or Patrick provide island stories. Ferry or plane tickets are separate.
“We enjoyed the short hike up to the fort and the beautiful views. We appreciated that Gabriel shared his goats and some goat cheese but would have liked to see how it is made and understand the process better. Gabriel gave us some good insight into island life but not a lot of history of the island. 1 1/2 hours of the trip were spent on our own exploring the fort and the small shopping area and having lunch leaving about an hour of actual time on the tour, which made it a very over priced hour.”
Travel from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Conamara Chauffeurs lets your group of up to eight adjust the route, add coastal stops, and choose from sites such as Dunguaire Castle, Polnabrone Dolmen, and Fanore Beach.
“Traveling with my sisters and nieces in Ireland Bogdan made our trip to the Cliffs of Moher FUN! He was informative, knowledgeable, attentive, down to earth and downright delightful!❤️ He also gave us some suggestions on restaurants and pubs in Galway…where we enjoyed baby Guinness!👍”
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