Tours/Galway/Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

5.0(250)Galway1 hour
VIATOR4.9(51)TRIPADVISOR5.0(199)

Description

This is the BEST way to make the most of your time on the Aran Islands. Inisheer is the smallest of the 3 Aran Islands. It’s located just 20 minutes off the coast of Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. Once we arrive at the island, we get our bikes and head out for a 2-hour bike tour of the island. If you are not up for cycling, we can organize a tractor-drawn carriage tour for you at no extra charge. After the tour, we will have home-baked scones and tea while hearing stories from a local islander!

Tour Options

Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

Itinerary

300 min

As you step onto the Island, you will immediately grasp what Island life is all about. You will see horses, local farmers. You will hear Irish (or Gaelic) being spoken by the locals and you will smell the freshest air the Atlantic Ocean can provide. Time to tour the Island by bike! No waiting in line, your guide will have your bike rental taken care of. Your expert guide will show you around the Island. You will experience sunken graveyards, shipwrecks, castles, and much more. After your guided tour, your guide will bring you to a local cafe that has a reservation for you. No waiting in line here either, just walk in and enjoy! You will absolutely love this cafe by the way. Definitely try the scones! After lunch, you can enjoy your free time on the Island. People love to go to the pub for a pint, check out the playground with the kids, or simply chill on the beach! You will meet your guide back at the pier where we will board the ferry en route back to Doolin.

Highlights

Tractor & Carriage tour if you do not wish to cycle.
Tour Guide
Use of bicycle
Return Ferry Ticket
Tea/Coffee & a Scone with Q&A from local islander

What's included

Included
Tractor & Carriage tour if you do not wish to cycle.
Tour Guide
Use of bicycle
Return Ferry Ticket
Tea/Coffee & a Scone with Q&A from local islander
Not included
Tips & Gratuities are never expected but are appreciated by our team of talented guides!

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(250)

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laurabN3174GN
July 18, 2026
Highly recommend!

Great experience! Sean was a great tour guide and kept us entertained with stories of the island. We were happy to be able to have a combo of e-bikes and regular ones. The ride isn’t terribly strenuous, but the option was great for the members of our group that were less physically fit. The scones were a wonderful way to wrap up the tour. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great outdoor experience.

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christinehK4717VC
July 17, 2026
Aran Island Bike Tour with Tea, Scones and a surprise wedding

Sean was an absolute gem. He is so organized, enthusiastic, charismatic and hilarious. We learned a ton and had so much fun. We had the best day on the island Sean and Freya helped me organize a 25th wedding anniversary renewal and surprised my husband. Sean was like a paid actor distracting my husband while we got things arranged. He was brilliant Everything was perfect.

Operator response

Hey! Thank you for your review 😊 It is great to hear you enjoyed yourself on your bike tour on the Aran Islands with Sean 🥳 He is a fantastic guide 😎

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danpT9813BM
July 17, 2026
Great views & great guide

Wonderful experience and views. Our guide was amazing! Thank you Cearbhuil for the great day!

Operator response

Hey! Thank you for your nice review 🥳 I am so happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience on your Aran Islands Bike Tour ☘️ It is a really special place 😊

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terripP3270OJ
July 17, 2026
Excellent!!

Cearbhuil was an amazing guide! We had such a wonderful time and saw amazing sites! Cearbhuil shared so many amazing stories about the island and the islanders! We would highly recommend the tour!

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robyno349
July 11, 2026
A Highlight of our Trip to Ireland

Our family had the most wonderful experience touring around Inis Oirr with our incredible guide, Cearbhuil. From the moment we met her, she made us feel like we were spending the day with an old friend rather than taking a guided tour. She was personable, funny, knowledgeable, and so engaging that every stop along the way became memorable. What made this experience truly special was how she brought Ireland to life. She shared fascinating history and local stories, taught us bits of the traditional Irish language, and gave us a deeper appreciation not only for the island we were exploring but for Ireland as a whole. Her passion for her country was contagious, and it made every conversation even more meaningful. She was also absolutely fantastic with our three kids (ages 8, 11, 13). She kept them involved with fun conversations, jokes, and little moments throughout the day, making sure they felt just as much a part of the experience as the adults. It never felt like she was following a script; she genuinely connected with all of us, adapting the day to our interests and making everyone feel included. Along the way, we shared stories about our families, laughed constantly, and created memories that we'll treasure for years to come. By the end of the tour, it honestly felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend. This wasn't just a sightseeing tour; it was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland, and it's an experience we'll never forget. Thank you to Ollie's Tours for making our visit so special, and especially to Cearbhuil for giving our family such an unforgettable day. And one last thing... Go Limerick in the All-Ireland hurling match tomorrow (Sorry, Ollie)! ☘️

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Jakubwn
July 7, 2026
Amazing journey

An amazing tour! Ollie shared so many interesting facts about the island, and exploring it by bike made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The admission fee was absolutely worth it, especially considering everything that was included. The length of the trip was just right—not too short and not too long—giving us plenty of time to explore and enjoy the island at a relaxed pace. To top it all off, we were treated to a lovely sweet surprise at the end. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover another beautiful part of Ireland!

Operator response

Hello 👋 Thank you so much for your kind review! I am delighted that you enjoyed your bike tour on the Aran Islands ☘️ It is great fun to be able to cycle around 🚲 I hope you enjoyed your trip and have lifetime memories ❤️ Thanks for coming 🥳

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mctroness
July 6, 2026
Spectacular Fun

Our guide was Deirdre and we had a fabulous time with her. The tour itself is outstanding with the boat ride to the small island and the E bikes are a great way to travel around and see the various sites. Tea and scones at the end is delightful and I love that it was family owned. Deirdre made our experience exceptionally well. She’s local and being from the area had a lot of local knowledge and a lot of respect for the Irish heritage. It was the highlight of our trip.

Operator response

Hello 👋 Thank you so much for your kind review!!! I am delighted to hear that you had so much fun on your bike tour around the Aran Islands ☘️ The e-bikes are great. I hope you had a great trip 🥳

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E7864AQkarins
July 5, 2026
Engaging tour for a big age span

My four children and I fully enjoyed our adventure to Inisheer for a half horse-and-buggy ride and half hike up to the castle today! I'm glad horse-and-buggy was an alternative, as i didn't think my youngrst could handle biking hills. Our guide was Cearbhuil - she was informative about both island life and the mainland, and very interesting to talk to. She looked after all of us very well, from my youngest to oldest (7-18 years) and myself from the moment we met at the ferry in Doolin. Seeing the island by horse-drawn buggy first was a great introduction, then getting a chance to hike up to the graveyard and castle and learn more of the history along the way was a nice change of pace. Finishing with hot chocolate and scones before heading back and getting a chance to chat with a local-from-birth was an extra treat. Thank you for the adventure, Ollie's Tours!

Operator response

Hello 👋 Thank you for your kind review ❤️ I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour of the Aran Islands ☘️ The pony and cart is great fun 🥳 Thanks for coming on the adventure 😎

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michellegS6008YG
June 28, 2026
Exceptional Experience

Our private bike tour with Murph was a highlight on our vacation for our family of four (kids age 12 & 14). Ollie’s made the ferry trip, bike rental, and visit to Cafe Una seamless and worry free, and we learned loads of interesting history and anecdotes as we biked around the island. The ride included hills but Murph made it feel accessible and relaxed. He incorporated sage info about the area, including the other islands, Cliffs of Moher, as well as the flora and fauna. Murph was an absolute gem of a guide and I highly recommend this tour!

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nikkimB1314TL
June 27, 2026
Aran Islands Bike Tour Review

Our bike tour of Inisheer was a highlight of our trip to Ireland! Our family loved seeing the sights by bike. Our tour guide, Ronan, was great. He was full of knowledge and so easy to talk to. We had three generations with us and they all enjoyed spending the day with him! The history on the island is so interesting. And by bike, it is so easy to stop, ask questions, hop off to explore, etc. And afterwards, the Tea & Scones are delicious!

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