Private cultural tour of Inisheer, Aran Islands with lunch, horse and trap tour
Be guided by an islander on the smallest of the Aran Islands and learn first hand about her story as a local on this island steeped in traditions and culture. Hear her story of growing up there, leaving, returning and witnessing all the changes and influences of the modern world on the Island while helping to keep all that is good in the traditions and culture alive.
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Private cultural tour of Inisheer, Aran Islands with lunch, horse and trap tour
What's included in Private cultural tour of Inisheer, Aran Islands with lunch, horse and trap tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aran Islands
Arrive at the ferry pier on Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands and be met off the feery by your local private island guide
Inisheer
Inis Oirr (Inisheer) is the smallest of the islands is characterized by its distinctive charm. This Aran island is close to the Burren with its unusual natural features including an eclectic mix of color and the Cliffs of Moher clearly visible in all its panoramic splendor. The Island itself also has the true feel of a classical isolated fishing village. From the pier you are greeted with a pristine carpeted white sandy beach facing clear crystal turquoise water and plenty of fishing boats, their nets, and fisherman returning at the end of the day with their catch
O'Brien's Castle
Caisleán Uí Bhriain (O’ Brien’s Castle) was built in the 14th century. It was constructed within a more ancient Ringfort called Dún Formna, which is thought to date from 400BC. In addition to fantastic views of the island, there is a marvellous vista from the Cliffs of Moher, sweeping left to the Burren, across Galway Bay to the 12 Pins of Connemara and out west to Inis Meáin and Inis Mór
Inclusions
- Island history, local traditions and culture presentation
- Homemade soup, traditional Irish brown bread, selection of sandwiches. Tea/coffee and home baked goodies
- Meet & greet on arrival at ferry pier by local island private guide
- Tea/Coffee and home baked Irish scones, jam & cream
- Guided horse drawn carriage history tour of the island
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- On arrival guests are met off the ferry by their local island private guide
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Ticket Redemption
Cultural tour includes: Meet & greet on arrival at ferry pier by local island private guide Tea/Coffee and home baked Irish scones, jam & cream Island history, local traditions and culture presentation Lunch of homemade soup, traditional Irish brown bread, selection of sandwiches. Tea/coffee and home baked goodies Guided horse drawn carriage history tour of the island • Contact: Una +353 (0)86 381 3300
