Top Western Ireland Archaeology Tours

Discover a thriving Irish tradition in a historic place with admission to Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations. Pre-booking tickets to the sheepdog demonstrations is a convenient way to take care of planning in advance. That means you can use your travel time for exploring the historic ring fort and watching the highly trained sheepdogs perform.

Pedal as little or as much as you like on this electric bike tour of the Burren. Travel at your own pace through the stunning scenery with the help of a map to point out the can't-miss landmarks, such as Poulnabrone Dolmen, an ancient ring fort, and other local gems. This self-guided tour is perfect for independent travelers who want to make their own way.

Explore the wild Burren outside of Galway on a bike without breaking a sweat on this half-day electric bicycle tour. With an e-bike, you can control how much you work as you visit dolmen and Iron Age ring forts without a bus window between you and the sights. You'll get access to remote parts of the Burren that most visitors never reach and learn about the area through guided commentary.

Experience the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren National Park on this fully day private guided tour by limousine. Explore the Cliffs and the Burren region at your own pace at your own time with a professional local guide. There is so much to see, you'll discover so much regarding the history and culture of my region on this private day tour. Except castles, stunning vistas, prehistoric remains, folklore and storytelling at every corner.

This tour highlights our maritime history and how the water had been used to enhance our relations with europe and indeed the world. One of europe’s fastest flowing rivers offered the opportunity to harness its power which would bring Galway into the industrial age offering employment in textiles, distilling and munitions.

Omey Island lies 600 metres offshore of the of the Aughrus peninsula and has a wealth of ancient history and stories from the past. Your local guide will walk you across to this tidal island and share its rich history and the stories of St Feichin’s sacred island. The ruins of Feichin’s Church, a medieval church built on a 7th century Christian settlement. The church is surrounded by the remains of a semi-sunken village that was devastated by the Famine. St Feichin’s Holy Well can also be found to the west. Fahy Lough takes up one third of the interior of the island The island is now largely abandoned, with some part-time residents during the summer months. In the mid 19th century it supported a population of over four hundred people who lived off the rich fishing around the island and from cattle raised on the fertile, lime-rich soils. It is now the main burial ground for this region, utilizing an ancient monastic burial ground associated with Brendan the Navigator.

Medieval Galway Tour transports the visitor back to medieval Galway, where they can still see the remnants of that period in history. Take a walking tour of Medieval Galway with experienced regional guide and member of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland, Marteen Lane. Tour takes place at 2pm Irish Time, meeting at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. Booking in advance is essential. Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning.  Please dress accordingly.