Private tour in Galway Jim W

Galway to Aran Island Tour

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Jim W.

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Tour Guide for Galway and the West of Ireland. Published writer & poet, Artist, Irish speaker, Storyteller. I am an experienced, qualified Fáilte Ireland - Irish Tourist Board, Regional Tour Guide. I also served on the Committee of Galway Tour Guides Association as its Social Media Officer. In April, 2021, during the Covid lockdown I gave the online tour of Galway City for Flockeo, the French eco-tourism company offering online city tours globally. This tour is available on YouTube. In May, 2022, I offered two successful FREE Walking Tours of Galway City to groups of Ukrainian refugees, to orientate them to their new surrounds. I am published in Irish and English for poetry and stories, and I'm an award-winning playwright, published cartoonist and visual artist. I'm a native of Salthill (The Village), just west of Galway. I have an intimate knowledge of Galway through family, personal involvement and a keen interest in history and culture. I am fluent in Irish and speak some French and Spanish. My motto for my tours is the same as the BBC's for broadcasting - 'to inform, to educate, to entertain. ' 2019, Fáilte Ireland/Irish Tourist Board Badge in Regional Tour Guiding (Accredited Tour Guide). 2019, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), Certificate in Regional Tour Guiding (Distinction achieved). Galway Tour Guides' Association Committee Member (Social Media Officer). Member of the Approved Tour Guides of Ireland (ATGI). I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car/bus and driver.

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Overview of your Galway tour

A day long excursion to Inismore, largest of the three Aran Islands in beautiful Galway Bay. Home to a rugged, romantic landscape, weathered by the sea, and native home to Liam O'Flaherty, novelist and political activist. Also home of the world famous Aran sweater.

Your Galway tour itinerary

Take a shuttle bus across the Irish speaking southern part of Connemara to the fishing port of Rossaveel. There, board the ferry to Kilronan, the principal town on Inismore. Take a bus to the stone age fort of Dun Aenghusa, visit the seal sanctuary, see old Celtic churches. Explore the Aran knitwear shops (Aran Island sweaters), see the homestead of the famous novelist, Liam O'Flaherty before returning to the mainland.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Ferry

Bus hire to port, ferry to Aran, mini-bus to Dun Aenghusa

What's included
Other: Sundry expenses
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Aran Island ferry tickets
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Galway City Centre or the office of Aran Island Ferries near the city centre

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Off The Beaten Path
History
Art And Culture
Shopping
Tour reference number
1280122
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Galway best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rugged and romantic landscape of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and nature, as you'll visit ancient forts, a seal sanctuary, and old Celtic churches. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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Hours icon 8 hours 30 minutes
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