Galway Bay

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Galway Bay, Ireland

The Basics

Day tours of Galway Bay depart from Dublin and Galway City, and typically provide round-trip transport. Most excursions stop at key attractions along the Wild Atlantic Way, such as the Irish-speaking seaside village of Spiddal (An Spidéal), the 16th-century Dunguaire Castle, and the Cliffs of Moher. Multi-day voyages often combine a visit to Galway Bay with a trip to the Aran Islands, other parts of Ireland (e.g. County Limerick), or Northern Ireland.

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Cliffs of Moher and Burren Day Trip, Including Dunguaire Castle, Aillwee Cave, and Doolin from Galway

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$54.52 per adult

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great tour

Our guide John B was a wonderful driver and guide. The cliffs of Mother were a beautiful site! We learned so much about the region and its history from John.

kelly_o, May 2023

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Wonderful

Linda_M, May 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

Great tour. Guide Kevin and driver Paolo were fantastic. Breaks were at appropriate times and bus was clean and comfortable. Wifi was a nice perk. Very enjoyable day.

great tour of western Ireland, cliffs of moher

Ayan_O, May 2023

Cliffs of Moher and Burren Day Trip, Including Dunguaire Castle, Aillwee Cave, and Doolin from Galway

great bus driver for both information about the sites and safety and ability to drive bus on challenging roads. very gracious. got 75 mi uses to explore cliff of moher, lunch stop was well planned and excellent food.. the cave stop was an unexpected treat..

This tour was incredible....

Nardi_G, Apr 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

This tour was incredible. The team was very well organized and punctual. The bus was clean, comfortable, had usb port for phones, and free wifi. Rory and Sarah are the best, the journey was filled with fun facts, history, and lots of humor. Rory even gave us restaurant, activities and even movie recommendations! I would 100% take this tour again.

The beautiful island, the...

Theresa_B, May 2023

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

The beautiful island, the warmth of our carriage driver John, the staff on the ferry and sailing by the Cliffs of Moher

Awesome Tour

Mark_M, Apr 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

The tour was awesome! The driver made me feel safe, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of our stops as well as our safety. The Cliffs of Moher were amazing and Galway was fun. It felt like a long day but we got to see a lot.

Would recommend over Paddy Wagon.

Timothy_K, Mar 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

Overall a good tour for the money. The guide Richard was excellent and Gabriel the driver was quite good too. The bus was new and clean. The Wi-Fi was a bit spotty. I wouldn’t plan on it. The bus is also a bit cramped for me but I am 6’5” so it seemed fine for most others.

Cliffs were amazing

Joe_V, May 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

Great experience with an excellent host (Steven) and driver (Pete). Plenty of time to take in the views of the cliffs &walk around Galway for lunch.

Aran island ferry trip

timhehir, May 2023

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

Great trip out and back on the boat great views of the cliffs of moor great commentary and the Aran islands are just such a wonderful place to visit

Great experience

Samuel_N, May 2023

Cliffs of Moher and Burren Day Trip, Including Dunguaire Castle, Aillwee Cave, and Doolin from Galway

John was a great guide, your was awesome would highly recommend. The 8 hours flew by and was able to see some awesome attractions.

Despite the bad weather...

Jorge_F, May 2023

Private Cliffs of Moher experience, Galway bay and West of Ireland adventure

Despite the bad weather Eamonn made sure we had a great time. Strongly recommended experience. We had a great lunch, tasted some whiskey and listened to music and stories. All was capped with a shot of Kilbeggan. We would do it again if we had the time.

Would Recommend on a Trip to IE

Jessica_C, May 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

Sara and Paulo were awesome. Sara was very sweet and kept us entertained. The bus ride was nice - not too bad of a drive. I appreciated having plenty of time to explore both the cliffs and Galway.

Incredible and fun tour

Ava_I, May 2023

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

Incredible tour! Thanks to Sara and Patrick, we haven’t feel at all the hours spent in the bus, the drive was very smooth and Sara is so interesting, the time is passing very fast. I will definitely come back one day and do more tours with this company and hopefully with Sara and Patrick ❤️❤️❤️ Best experience in Ireland !

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Things to Know Before You Go

Waters in the bay can be choppy, and ferries may be canceled during inclement weather.
Running along the northern inner shore of Galway Bay, the Salthill Promenade is accessible to wheelchairs and offers spectacular views of the glistening water.

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How to Get There

There are numerous access points for Galway Bay, with the easiest to reach being Galway City. Galway-bound trains leave regularly from Heuston Station in Dublin; buses also connect Galway to the capital.

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Trip ideas

How to Spend 3 Days in Galway

Three days in Galway allow you to explore the culture-filled city, as well as the wind-whipped surrounding countryside—home to some of Ireland’s most spectacular natural beauty spots, including the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara’s hills, bogs, and rocky peaks

Cliffs of Moher Tours from Galway

The Cliffs of Moher are among Ireland's most dramatic sights, towering over 700 feet (214 meters) high and stretching for 5 miles (8 km) along the coast. Galway is an obvious starting point for a visit—here are your options for trips to the cliffs.

How to Spend 2 Days in Galway

How to Spend 1 Day in Galway

From biking along the Salthill Promenade to pub-hopping around town, here’s how to experience the best of Galway in just one day.

When to Get There

The bay, especially the parts in and around Galway City, is busiest and most vibrant in summer. Get there early in the day to experience the bay at its most peaceful. Sunrise and sunset are particularly pretty.

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Spotting Galway Hookers

Gaze out across the bay and you may spot a Galway hooker, a traditional boat native to the area. Identifiable by their black bases and dark red sails, Galway hookers were designed to withstand the bay’s often rough seas. During the Cruinniú na mBád festival in August, these distinctive local boats can be seen sailing a route between Connemara and Kinvara.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What are the nearest attractions to Galway Bay?

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Galway Bay

The Basics

Recent reviews from experiences in Galway

Things to Know Before You Go

How to Get There

Trip ideas

How to Spend 3 Days in Galway

Cliffs of Moher Tours from Galway

How to Spend 2 Days in Galway

How to Spend 1 Day in Galway

When to Get There

Spotting Galway Hookers

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