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

Frequently Asked Questions

You will explore Inishmore’s history and culture, visit Dún Aonghus fort, see a seal colony, meet goats at a local farm, and taste award-winning goat cheese.
Dún Aonghus is a prehistoric stone fort located on Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands off County Clare.
A native Irish-speaking guide and national food champion leads the tour, providing storytelling and cultural insights.
You reach Inishmore by ferry from County Clare, with the tour starting shortly after you arrive on the island.
Yes, the tour includes a stop at the Seal Colony viewpoint where you can observe the local seal population.
Please check with the tour provider directly regarding specific dietary needs before booking.
The tour operates seasonally; check the website for current availability and hours.
Yes, the tour visits the Seven Churches monastic site and the prehistoric fort Dún Aonghus on Inishmore Island.
This is a private guided tour, offering a personalized experience on Inishmore in County Clare.
You will taste award-winning goat cheese at a local farm on Inishmore as part of the tour.

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