Food tasting & cultural tour of Inishmore, Aran Islands: Private
Aran Islands, County Clare
Discover the history and culture of Inishmore on a guided tour of the island. Visit the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, a prehistoric stone fort, and stop off at the Seal Colony viewing point.
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Inishmore on a guided tour of the island
- Visit the World Heritage Site of Dún Aonghus, a prehistoric stone fort
- Stop off at the Seal Colony viewing point and see the local seal population
- Meet the goats at a local farm and taste the award-winning goat cheese
- See the Seven Churches, a monastic site with a number of domestic buildings
Description
Step off the ferry onto Inis Mór island and meet your native Irish speaking guide, who is a gifted storyteller and a national food champion. In his entertaining company, gain insights into the culture and history of this remote island on a tour that includes spectacular coastal scenery with stop offs 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 locals and see Celtic inspired crafts.
He will share his remarkable insights into the customs and traditions of an island that has been home to his ancestors for as long as time can remember.
As a special foodie highlight, your guide takes you to his goat farm to see his roaming Nubian and Saanen goats, and then gives a demonstration of how he makes his award-winning cheese that includes tasting this delicious island goat cheese.
With no public transit and a surprising amount of ground to cover, a tour is your best option for discovering Inishmore. This one gets you right to the heart of the island’s food and culture, with a gifted storyteller and cheesemaker as your guide. You’ll see stone forts, including Dún Aonghasa, admire a seal colony, visit the Seven Churches, meet your host’s goats and taste their cheese, and more.
Includes
- Collection by private bus from the ferry terminal/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 fort (self-guided tour at the fort)
- Stop off at the popular Seal Colony viewing point
- Taste the island with a tour of Aran Island’s goat cheeses
- Drop off by private bus to the ferry terminal/airport
- Entry/Admission - Dún Aonghasa
- Entry/Admission - Inishmore
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Ferry or plane tickets
Important Information
- Please note max people per booking is 6 people. Max 3 bookings / up to 18 people Do you or any of your party suffer from food allergies? If yes, please inform your guide prior to departing on this tour This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund