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Lally Tours is a family owned, award winning tour operator, showcasing the west of Ireland through private tours, day trips, city tours & extended tours.
Based in Galway, we have four very different regions on our doorsteps: Connemara, The Burren (home of the Cliffs of Moher), the Aran Islands and (of course) Galway City itself.
We've spent most of our lives exploring these local areas and the rest of our time travelling internationally to other unique regions and cultures. We endeavour to embrace the range of world-class experiences that we have right here in Galway and to share them with the world in a way that is genuine, meaningful and unique to the west of Ireland.
You will find a range of touring options and styles. You can join one of our hugely popular guided day tours for an inclusing and informative experience, or one of our independent trips if you are looking for more time to yourself.
Reviews 46
Viana Petroliunaite
Jan 13,2025John B. was an exceptional tour guide! The tour was well-planned, organized, and expertly managed. He handled the group dynamics perfectly and shared fascinating facts throughout, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Maggs 'Dee
Jan 01,2025This trip was amazing Michael is an absolute legend - great entertainer really, boy can he talk, superb information given really made the trip. Kylemore Abbey is amazing definitely worth a visit much to see and do there, great history attached to it. Really an enjoyable experience!
Priscylle
Dec 31,2024The guide was excellent and the tour was very insightful.
Rebecca Dean
Nov 25,2024We had a fantastic tour with Lally to the Cliffs of Moher, which obviously were breathtaking. The tour was well-organised and varied with stops for photos at scenic points and an optional visit to the Aillwee caves. Lunch had been booked in a pub in Doolin which offered delicious food at a variety of prices. I could have done with a little more time for lunch, mainly because I was travelling with a group and time was a bit tight for ordering, eating, paying and using the toilet. I would like to mention in particular our driver/guide Macdara who provided a really informative commentary covering subjects ranging from history, economics, agriculture, geography and so on. He even sang a couple of songs! I would highly recommend this tour.
crooKED MinDS
Nov 14,2024good. must visit during good season.
Pranshu Gupta
Nov 05,2024Our family of 7 took the Cliffs of Moher and Burren day trip from Galway in November 2024, and it was a wonderful experience. We started our journey from Dublin, with smooth and convenient transfers arranged by Lally Tours via Citylink. Our driver and guide, John B., was outstanding. His knowledge of the area, Irish history, and culture brought each stop to life, from the Dunguaire Castle to the otherworldly landscapes of the Burren. He was attentive and entertaining, sharing fascinating stories and helpful tips along the way, which really enhanced our experience. The stops were well-paced, allowing us to fully enjoy each location. Aillwee Cave was a unique addition, and Doolin was a charming village where we had a relaxing lunch with delicious local food at Fitzpatrick's Bar. Of course, the Cliffs of Moher were the highlight, and the views were absolutely breathtaking! Overall, the trip was well-organized, and John B.’s expertise made it even more special. Highly recommend Lally Tours for anyone looking to explore the beautiful west coast of Ireland!
A satisfied customer
Oct 24,2024Very good tour. On time. Helpful and friendly driver/guide. Plenty of photo stops and a good 3 hours at beautiful kylemore abbey. I would do it again. Well done lally tours.
Claudia Hüsken
Sep 11,2024It was a very nice trip. I can really recommend this!
Liz Landen
Sep 10,2024Glen was a delightful and experienced driver. Coach was comfortable and it was a great trip to the cliffs.
Daniel Rizzi
Sep 04,2024I highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a full-day excursion. They offer pickup from nearby spots such as Salthill, just in case you aren’t staying in the center of Galway. The bus ride always felt safe and comfortable (thank you Shane) and our tour guide was fantastic (thank you Connor). You see plenty along the whole way, everything is taken care of ticket-wise. The boat ride was a bit rough for a short while (just depends on that day’s weather). Having time on the Aran islands was the best experience. Time for a horse drawn carriage ride and of course a pint or two at the local pub. It really felt like we got to experience the real Ireland.
Gabor Gombos
Aug 23,2024It was a truly great trip, actually we did 2 tours after eachother. Easy to organise, good value for your money, great staff too. Would use their services again.
Alex Davidson
Aug 05,2024Our driver, Jerry, made what would otherwise have been a reason to sleep for about 4 hours into a really interesting trip, with his stories and insights into the local area, culture and the country. He is clearly a history buff, and brought everything to life for me and my family. I was sad to have fallen asleep on the return journey as I was looking forward to hearing his take on the potato famine.
Guillaume Bauer
Aug 02,2024We had a wonderful small group tour of the Aran Islands. Our tour guide was Barry and driver was Shane. Shane was an excellent safe driver and also a kind and hospitable person. He greeted us very warmly and made us feel in good hands. Barry is an amazing guide, both knowledgeable and funny. He had deep insights and funny anecdotes galore. It was at the same time instructive but also felt intimate and personal. He even played regional poetry and music for us to make it even more interactive. Our group was also really top, and we were only 13, so it all felt very memorable.
Blythe McGarvie
Jul 29,2024Galway at its best Being able to seethe natural wonders in one day and have a small bus to maneuver the narrow roads surpassed my expectations. Take this tour with no more than 20 people. The big buses get stuck on the Wild Atlantic Way. We did not. We learned, laughed and and loved the cliffs of Mohar and the circular route so we saw as much as we could without backtracking .Our guide Sean and driver Finn were excellent.
Amanda
Jun 25,2024Bhi an beirt againn lan sasta leis an turas. Sean, our driver was most helpful and attentive. Kykemore Abbey was stunning.
Stephane Crolard
Jun 15,2024Well organised and interesting day tour from Galway to Connemara and Diamond hill. Barry knows à lot of stories about the county and well done to Martin the driver. But the time (less 2 hours) is too short to follow the red way around Diamond hill, when it's not raining.
Lily Keeler
Jun 07,2024Our tour was amazing, Barry gave us lots of amazing information and kept us cackling. Saw many amazing sights along the way with Barry pointing out any spots along the way. Very well paced tour! The only thing I will say is if you are going from dublin, the bus from dublin to galway is a city bus. So it might be faster to book direct at galway and take a train or stay a night!
CMB
Apr 26,2024John B was great. We had a large group with us most people were considerate. We did have two smaller groups that were not considerate of the shared space and were speaking quite loudly so hearing the guide was difficult but John politely addressed this early on and we all enjoyed our tour. He also kept us on schedule. The locations are beautiful we also got lucky and it was a beautiful day. This tour is well organized. Our group had an amazing time. Thanks John!
Beste meneer Bril,
Apr 20,2024Nice views. Well organized. Just one hour stay at cliffs of Moher is really to short. Busdriver knows a lot of the history of the enviroment (and tells us a lot about it).
leob
Apr 03,2025Very good tour. Driver really nice. I recommend