Title: Things to Do in West Ireland in 2026 | Expedia.com [West Ireland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/West-Ireland.dx6051461)[Hotels in West Ireland](https://expedia.com/West-Ireland-Hotels.d6051461.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to West Ireland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-West-Ireland.d6051461.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in West Ireland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-West-Ireland.d6051461.Car-Rental-Guide)[West Ireland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/West-Ireland.d6051461.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in West Ireland ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West Ireland Types of activities Where to stay [West Ireland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/West-Ireland.dx6051461) ![Galway which includes chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/b288d0bf-4d53-400f-94f7-8374e09c679b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway which includes chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/b288d0bf-4d53-400f-94f7-8374e09c679b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075954/24bd6281-1634-4591-9c57-7d7ae15a236b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway City Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075960/bd461a45-a5ab-4649-9758-cb91f3f30221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway Cathedral which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075954/c21a54fc-2f59-4602-a0d5-884dd118c8b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### West Ireland Attractions Discover what makes West Ireland tick with some of the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6051461&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in West Ireland ### Tours & day trips [See all 197 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181601/9dc666fa-0e0d-42d1-85e3-d9aa9d29703b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin 13h 9.4/10 1,196 reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-burren-galway-day-tour-from-dublin.a181601.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/547489/eeb32198-2eee-4d59-953e-71ff02e934ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour 13h 15m 9.8/10 323 reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-wild-atlantic-way-the-burren-and-galway-city-day-tour.a547489.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Cliffs Of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway City Day Tour from Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/402636/a22e5606-9842-47b6-a8bb-d95c6ee8af7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs Of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway City Day Tour from Dublin 13h 5m 9.4/10 156 reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-wild-atlantic-way-galway-city-day-tour-from-dublin.a402636.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999207/20cd197f-3a6d-4c22-b1f2-e9c74e37fd85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided. 1d 9.4/10 14 reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aran-island-cliffs-of-moher-cruise-tour-from-galway-guided.a999207.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/699353/3fe17b81-5dc0-4f50-aeb2-6fb9b890ab72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour 8h 9.8/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-to-cliffs-of-moher-aillwee-cave-dunguaire-castle-tour.a699353.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/675224/598de141-52ce-4f47-a029-3fbcf8e8f468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway 7h 30m 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/connemara-day-trip-including-leenane-village-and-kylemore-abbey-from-galway.a675224.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren & Galway Bay Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181661/9d49fbef-d9a0-4b50-ac2b-7ee51c431188.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren & Galway Bay Rail Tour 14h 45m 9/10 95 reviews Free cancellation available $177 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-cliffs-of-moher-the-burren-galway-bay-rail-tour.a181661.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1191320/6f4731ca-9882-4774-9f07-d48cdc2a0d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip 10h 9.2/10 31 reviews Free cancellation available $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aran-islands-cliffs-of-moher-including-cliffs-of-moher-cruise.a1191320.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181663/8d31ca60-db33-4258-b1e7-3b9c4772bfce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour 14h 10m 9.2/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available $177 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-connemara-galway-bay-rail-tour.a181663.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3327728/187ec96f-89af-4fb8-b68e-31e5cc7c86dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey 9h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-galway-guided-tour-of-connemara-with-3-hour-stop-in-kylemore-abbey.a3327728.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 118 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4995138/d509dd2d-a635-4f52-8c43-f98ebad6fba7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day Tour 2d Free cancellation available $1,899 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-bunratty-castle-day-tour.a4995138.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Kylemore Abbey from Dromoland Castle Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49278062/9e181c4b-7474-4b21-958a-1d21c0fe0b27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kylemore Abbey from Dromoland Castle Private Tour 8h Free cancellation available $890 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kylemore-abbey-from-dromoland-castle-private-tour.a49278062.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3403415/2499916f-d792-4083-ab0c-d62a6f0926ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 1h 15m 10/10 1 review $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galways-city-centre-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a3403415.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51011710/594460ef-04d9-47d9-becc-f5ad9bee0154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon 2h Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-historic-sites-by-the-river-shannon.a51011710.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48200700/1ed45976-eed4-46d4-b34e-d353dfc6ddee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $771 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-cliffs-of-moher-day-tour.a48200700.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private visit in an Irish Castle Home](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46762052/78f9e443-9ac1-48fa-a3cd-1179577fa752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private visit in an Irish Castle Home 2h Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/warm-welcome-in-an-irish-castle-home.a46762052.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Personal Private Driver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2120745/0a5d6753-5654-4405-82d5-fc63f3e024dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Personal Private Driver 8h Free cancellation available $653 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/personal-private-driver.a2120745.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Explore Galway. Sheep Farm, Chocolatier, Perfumery, Seaweed Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50064561/45a900a2-99d5-4c1e-8c29-ace1033f849d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Galway. Sheep Farm, Chocolatier, Perfumery, Seaweed Baths 8h Free cancellation available $1,257 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-galway-sheep-farm-chocolatier-perfumery-seaweed-baths.a50064561.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46323737/ff8c0fba-cf23-4148-8a91-59d101daa54a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine 8h Free cancellation available $890 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-connemara-and-wild-atlantic-way.a46323737.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Waterways & Westend tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2725225/89bc4d7e-570b-4fb4-bce9-9dfc16eb4dec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterways & Westend tour 3h Free cancellation available $178 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/waterways-westend-tour.a2725225.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624124/9ac0ad39-741c-4557-89f3-13342f46bccc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour 7h 30m Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-galway-connemara-national-park-full-day-tour.a44624124.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bird of Prey & Aillwee Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/499144/02104137-b78a-4aa6-a613-a094c71431bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bird of Prey & Aillwee Cave 13h 8/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-dublin-cliffs-of-moher-boat-tour-aillwee-cave.a499144.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51011710/594460ef-04d9-47d9-becc-f5ad9bee0154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon 2h Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-historic-sites-by-the-river-shannon.a51011710.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Tour in Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50062208/8e7b1d0a-1404-4505-8bcc-5e292e68377f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour in Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way 7h Free cancellation available $593 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-in-cliffs-of-moher-and-wild-atlantic-way.a50062208.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Electric biking on Inishmore island. Aran island. Self-guided. Full day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3470459/1636651c-d0ce-4b87-bdf6-61f301173469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Electric biking on Inishmore island. Aran island. Self-guided. Full day. 8h Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/electric-biking-on-inishmore-island-self-guided-full-day.a3470459.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Chauffeur Cliffs of Moher Tour & Galway from Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49030306/c542e94a-fd73-4918-9607-e07f1fbffdcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Chauffeur Cliffs of Moher Tour & Galway from Dublin 10h Free cancellation available $1,484 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-chauffeur-cliffs-of-moher-tour-galway-city-from-dublin.a49030306.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Deep sea fishing from Inisheer, Aran Islands. Galway. Private guided. 5 hou...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3391429/c86598af-b4fc-40c2-97e1-b56724149820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deep sea fishing from Inisheer, Aran Islands. Galway. Private guided. 5 hou... 5h Free cancellation available $1,600 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deep-sea-fishing-from-inisheer-aran-islands-galway-private-guided-5-hours.a3391429.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Deep sea fishing Galway Bay. Galway. Private guided. Full / half day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3365960/66a8d109-88ac-4ebc-b8a6-3f40eb4b70e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deep sea fishing Galway Bay. Galway. Private guided. Full / half day. 9h Free cancellation available $1,200 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deep-sea-fishing-galway-bay-galway-private-guided-full-half-day.a3365960.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private day eBiking experience from Westport with lunch. Mayo.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5163013/a5356490-5552-471c-8078-0a59e5402619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private day eBiking experience from Westport with lunch. Mayo. 8h Free cancellation available $1,731 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-ebiking-experience-from-westport-with-lunch-mayo.a5163013.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Atlantic Salmon & Sea Trout fishing.Connemara.English/French speaking Ghill...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999173/631b422d-f80c-42d7-b659-4ecd28154d0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Atlantic Salmon & Sea Trout fishing.Connemara.English/French speaking Ghill... 8h $950 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atlantic-salmon-sea-trout-fishing-connemara-english-french-speaking-ghillie.a999173.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4765623/dc1bcfc1-1da3-4563-8e37-69c718b01a15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) 6h Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-day-trip-ferry-to-inis-oirr-aran-islands.a4765623.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925740/37cd5d66-0196-476a-b918-c963b46c957c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings 2h 30m+ 9.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-food-and-culture-walking-tour-with-tastings.a47925740.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4748864/fea79648-944c-4bc1-a2a2-628ea51d6958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands) 6h 30m 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rossaveel-galway-ferry-transfer-to-inis-mor-aran-islands.a4748864.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047320/84d6a43d-138e-4275-9dc3-18419014346c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/traditional-irish-homemade-baking-scones-and-bread.a1047320.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway Tasting and Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48149781/258faa31-fa99-4351-a2ea-40de21729f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway Tasting and Walking Tour 2h 20m Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-tasting-and-walking-tour.a48149781.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047321/d816a8b7-8915-462f-8067-0bf9ca61ff94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch 2h Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/irish-stew-traditional-recipe-with-lunch.a1047321.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Irish History in Song Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1067111/34571d65-0631-449f-9508-e0a0427cac2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Irish History in Song Walking Tour 1h 40m Free cancellation available $31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/irish-history-in-song-walking-tour.a1067111.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Tribe Gin School Experience in Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46116594/7027af8b-d7fe-4af2-971f-998d9d852338.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tribe Gin School Experience in Galway 2h 30m Free cancellation available $171 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tribe-gin-school-experience-in-galway.a46116594.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway Gourmet Adventure: A Private Culinary Odyssey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47094988/ee4fafa8-f152-435c-9b4e-6e27a395aa93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway Gourmet Adventure: A Private Culinary Odyssey 2h 30m $1,976 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-gourmet-adventure-a-private-culinary-odyssey.a47094988.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Connemara & Mayo pub tour from Westport. Mayo. Private guide. Full day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3532931/aaec208f-cb4c-4af4-b10a-429514628a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Connemara & Mayo pub tour from Westport. Mayo. Private guide. Full day. 5h Free cancellation available $1,887 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/connemara-mayo-pub-tour-from-westport-mayo-private-guide-full-day.a3532931.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047320/84d6a43d-138e-4275-9dc3-18419014346c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/traditional-irish-homemade-baking-scones-and-bread.a1047320.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway: Gin-Makers Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50447765/956e5bcd-cfcb-45a3-8ec4-9dd1ec5dc988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway: Gin-Makers Tasting Tour 1h+ Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-gin-makers-tasting-tour.a50447765.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047321/d816a8b7-8915-462f-8067-0bf9ca61ff94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch 2h Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/irish-stew-traditional-recipe-with-lunch.a1047321.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Strandhill, Co. Sligo: 2.5 Hours Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50000340/7f4cc10b-2ea9-4c07-aa4d-a224dcc41df8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Strandhill, Co. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6051461) ## Recommended things to do in West Ireland | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Leap into a West Cork eBike Adventure](/things-to-do/leap-into-a-west-cork-ebike-adventure.a46407353.activity-details): $117 | | Top 5 things to do | [Leap into a West Cork eBike Adventure](/things-to-do/leap-into-a-west-cork-ebike-adventure.a46407353.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Leap into a West Cork eBike Adventure](/things-to-do/leap-into-a-west-cork-ebike-adventure.a46407353.activity-details) | ## What to do in West Ireland - With kids ### Things to Do in West Ireland with Kids West Ireland is a fantastic place for a family getaway. Bring the kids along and try these popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6051461&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Ross Errily Friary](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/connemara-day-trip-from-galway-kylemore-abbey-and-ross-errily-friary.a675220.activity-details) - [Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-day-trip-from-galway.a729453.activity-details) - [From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara and Connemara National Park.](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/connemara-national-park-or-kylemore-abbey-day-trip-from-galway.a1191318.activity-details) - [Cliffs Of Moher, Burren and Galway City Day Tour From Dublin](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-burren-and-galway-city-day-tour-from-dublin.a547489.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in West Ireland? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in West Ireland ![Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532988115/b1d853ae-ce75-4f4a-8809-3a62e26add54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashford Castle 4.5/5(58 reviews) You can learn about the history of Cong with a visit to Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Ashford-Castle-Cong.d553248621532988115.Vacation-Attraction) ![Eyre Square which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075968/3feb2dcc-9732-480b-af43-4cc4dad28793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eyre Square 4.5/5(331 reviews) Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Eyre-Square-Galway-City-Centre.d6075968.Vacation-Attraction) ![Quay Street which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178248/4a9a06d1-9b52-439b-8228-62effe806ee1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quay Street During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Quay-Street-Galway-City-Centre.d6178248.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kylemore Abbey & Garden showing a river or creek, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085975/b9084c8e-d131-422e-95c3-14f1c1d1b18d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kylemore Abbey 5/5(35 reviews) Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920. [](https://expedia.com/Kylemore-Abbey-Kylemore.d6085975.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knock Basilica at the site of the holy shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086019/66361895-0e0b-485e-91e0-e327430f9977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knock Shrine 4.5/5(10 reviews) A typical Irish village, Knock was thrust into the spotlight in 1879 when a divine apparition turned it into one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world. [](https://expedia.com/Knock-Shrine-Knock.d6086019.Vacation-Attraction) ![The quadrangle at the National University or Ireland at Galway. Can't believe I get to call this place my school for the next year! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/97f08817-84d3-45be-a429-8b35e8905b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Galway 4.5/5(32 reviews) Explore the campus of University of Galway, during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Galway-Dangan-Lower.d6075956.Vacation-Attraction) ![Just reflecting #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086201/bd1c1ea8-fee5-4fc6-a6db-1648bc6b346e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connemara National Park 5/5(37 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Connemara National Park, a lovely green space in Letterfrack. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Connemara-National-Park-Letterfrack.d6086201.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galway Harbour which includes a river or creek, a marina and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164013/b9613c2b-f2a2-445a-8249-09339dea508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway Harbour 4.5/5(138 reviews) Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Harbour-Galway-City-Centre.d6164013.Vacation-Attraction) ![Westport House which includes chateau or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085995/e7322346-e45a-4cdb-9d47-4f942e0634c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westport House 4.5/5(16 reviews) Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Westport-House-Westport.d6085995.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in West Ireland ![Galway Harbour which includes a river or creek, a marina and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164013/b9613c2b-f2a2-445a-8249-09339dea508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Galway City Centre 4.5/5(585 area reviews) From colorful pubs to street performers and traditional Irish music, enjoy a city center that’s surrounded by ocean and countryside attractions. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Galway-City-Centre.dx6057027) ![City of Galway Ireland aerial view over the Claddagh district](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163946/aa657552-e34a-4359-a6d6-d62de813ff17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Claddagh Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Claddagh.dx6163946) ![Galway City Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075960/c7740026-60cd-4de4-9417-3c450d05ee70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Latin Quarter The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Spanish Arch might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Latin-Quarter.dx6183663) ![Aerial view on Ballyloughane Strand in Galway city, Ireland. High tide. Blue cloudy sky and ocean water. Popular area with amazing view and footpaths for walk close to Renmore residential area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/911195410306256896/688faa68-8243-41f8-b405-bd01e8f2eb80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Renmore While Renmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Renmore.dx911195410306256896) ![Galway, Ireland 07-08-2022 Aerial view of Salthill promenade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944323737938100224/033f4929-2838-4097-a22d-36d64b095d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Salthill While visiting Salthill, you might make a stop by sights like Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Salthill.dx944323737938100224) ![May 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/4d89b2a5-9795-4935-a1f5-2232bde505e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newcastle While Newcastle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center. [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Newcastle.dx911204866784063488) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/West-Ireland.dx6051461.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from West Ireland ![Dunguaire Castle featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075958/28ca3c26-ec0f-49dc-bb59-bc024ac7104c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galway ![falaises ile d'Arran ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1579/08aa7b46-af8e-42fe-b84f-e0591c0f6aaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Inishmaan ![Inis Oir, Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland. Shipwreck.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1604/028558b9-4279-4e41-9704-99459087ce1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Inisheer ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1614/215ca9e0-831b-43ed-a364-1eaf2ba6fcb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Inishmore ![Aerial view of the river Moy at Ballina in County Mayo - Republic of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4976/5de1c9b4-d831-4e09-8770-2abd7d6d7d3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballina ![The Poulnabrone Dolmen in Burren National Park, County Clare. #Trovember #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090313/00cb47d1-8aa2-4dad-9acc-c2d830fb1cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballyvaughan ![Clifden showing landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5008/62682f44-854e-4e2e-86c6-909ce283b96d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clifden ![Newport, Ireland - June 29 2024 "Wild Atlantic Way road in west Ireland"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5016/dbf9df1f-042c-479a-b848-ea63a513e5ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newport ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in West Ireland on a sunny day? > - [The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren & Galway Bay Rail Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-cliffs-of-moher-the-burren-galway-bay-rail-tour.a181661.activity-details) > - [Cliffs Of Moher, Burren and Galway City Day Tour From Dublin](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-burren-and-galway-city-day-tour-from-dublin.a547489.activity-details) > - [CLIFFS OF MOHER AND GALWAY in Spanish](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-and-galway-in-spanish.a584167.activity-details) > - [Cliffs of Moher, Doolin Village, The Burren & Galway Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-doolin-village-the-burren-galway-tour.a181601.activity-details) ### What to do in West Ireland on a rainy day? > - [Quarantine Hospital](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/quarantine-hospital.a604457.activity-details) > - [The Auld Shebeen Pub Room](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-auld-shebeen-pub-room.a584159.activity-details) > - [The Vault](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-vault.a603616.activity-details) ### What should I not miss in West Ireland? > - Dunguaire Castle > - Galway Cathedral > - Galway City Museum > - Connemara National Park ### Are there cheap things to do in West Ireland? > - [The Vault](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-vault.a603616.activity-details) > - [Quarantine Hospital](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/quarantine-hospital.a604457.activity-details) > - [The Auld Shebeen Pub Room](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-auld-shebeen-pub-room.a584159.activity-details) > - [Camping and Caravan facilities](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/camping-and-caravan-facilities.a1062104.activity-details) ### What can you do in West Ireland for free? > - Galway Cathedral > - Galway City Museum > - Connemara National Park > - St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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