My friends and I had the absolute pleasure to be driven by Raf from Galway to Kilkenny. Raf was…read morevery prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable about all of the towns we drove through and Ireland in general. His sense of humor was tremendous and the 3 hour ride went very quickly because of his funny stories. The next time we are in Galway we will absolutely call on Celtic Chauffeur Services! Thank you, Raf!

Our driver and guide, John Murphy, did a fabulous job of making our tour relaxed and interesting…read more Thank you!

Reasonably priced, comfortable, no frills voyage out to Inishmore. Indoor and outdoor seating…read moreavailable. I appreciated the open bar during the smooth sail. Friendly crew, with on time arrival and departures. A great day trip!

Visiting from France, 2 families, 5 kids. The instructions for shuttle bus to Rossaveel are next to…read morenon existant let alone clear. Have to call to have them pick you up. Missed the ferry and wouldn't budge in transferring the tickets to another time/day. 300€ out the window. So upset.

I absolutely loved this hotel! When I first arrived, I wasn't sure about where it was situated as…read moreit is nestled in a corner, but then quickly learned it was in the heart of everything. The room was so quiet, bed was amazing. They had a fan to keep cool at night. The service, by far, was the most amazing thing. Very attentive and pleasant.

If it weren't for the friendly and helpful staff, I am not sure I would have enjoyed my stay here…read more The first thing you should know is that the location is excellent for getting around Galway. But then if it is important to you, you should know there is no AC in the rooms which during our stay was warmer so you needed to keep the window open at night. That would have been okay other than my room backed to right where they collect trash using the large trucks so it was quite noisy. The room itself was decent and clean.

I booked the Cliffs of Moher & The Burren half day tour through Galway Tour Company this past…read moreNovember. The value of the tour was great, only costing around $45 (42.50 euros) for an eight hour tour. I was able to select the pickup point at a nearby hotel. The bus was prompt and we headed on our way shortly after 10am. The tour bus driver was an absolute delight. Incredibly friendly and full of knowledge and funny stories. We stopped at a couple spots along the way including a castle, a very old cemetery, and a pub in Doolin. We drove through the Burren on our way which was a really interesting sight to see. I enjoyed learning about the geology of such a unique place. We had adequate time to explore the Cliffs of Moher once we arrive - almost 2 hours to roam around, take pictures, and check out the gift shop. Then we made our way back to Galway and arrived around 6pm. The timing was perfect and I really feel like it was a valuable experience. So glad I booked a group tour instead of renting a car and trying to navigate to the cliffs myself - the roads to get there were really wild and I'm not sure I could've handled it on my own (plus, it would've been way more expensive). I'll also note that the tour company reached out the day before my scheduled tour to let me know they had to reschedule due to the snow and ice that rolled through that night. They put me onto the tour the following day and communication was seamless throughout. I highly recommend booking your tour through Galway Tour Company!

We took the day tour to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Our guide was Patrick. It was the…read moreonly day tour we took while in Ireland and it did not disappoint! Patrick took the scenic coastal route and through the Burren to Doolin, there and back, so everyone had the opportunity to experience the views. Every step of the way was timely and well-organized. We never felt rushed and had just the right amount of time at each stop.

gobus.ie is a great option for travelling to Galway. It's fairly cheap (10 euro each way, which is…read moreabout 2 euros more than you'd pay for a Bus Eireann fare) but I tell you what, it's worth the extra 2 euro!! The journey time is cut down by an hour and there is free wifi on the gobus! The service is point-to-point NON-STOP, so there's none of that stopping off every 5 minutes business like they have on other bus services. Trust me, after a few of those meandering bus journeys through every tiny village between here and Galway you'll feel like slapping a massive highway between the two cities. That's how I felt. Ballinasloe and Athlone have their great points, I'm sure, but I've seen about enough of them to last me a lifetime! Luckily gobus.ie has the solution!

If you're traveling between Galway and Dublin, this is your best transportation option. There are…read moreless stops than the Citylink bus, and the whole trip only takes three hours. Free wifi and a relatively clean restroom are included too. The AC worked fine, and the bus interior looked well maintained. The quiet environment is also perfect for the weary traveler to take a nap. Spend a few extra euros and save yourself the hassle of numerous stops.

I'm honestly unsure of the best way to rate this tour company. On one hand, it's Ireland and Irish…read moreweather is unruly. On the other hand, there was a forecast and the forecast called for rain. And as I heard from other local visitors, their tour companies cancelled and refunded their tours in advance. I had purchased an Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher tour via Viator. It was nearly $100 for two, which is rather pricey, but it included views of the cliffs from two angles, a coach bus from Galway, and some time on the smallest of the islands. It seemed like a good deal. The actual tour was boring and flat. I would have liked to stop and take photos at the castles and the lighthouse we passed, but the bus kept on going. I got some drive-by shots, but they're not the same. The bus was also very cold on a very cold day, which was unsettling and uncomfortable. The tour guide only rattled off some basic facts and mostly about the educational system in Ireland. Cool, but not exciting in the least. Once we arrived at the docking area, we were given tickets and boarded the tiniest little ferry on the literally wild Atlantic Ocean. I was terrified. The half-hour journey to the Aran Islands was mortifying to say the least. People were puking. I was doing everything in my power to not join in. The crew seemed fine. We got to the Aran Islands without me puking, which was nice and surprising. We then paid a local guide to drive us around since it was raining so hard. We got to see a nice sliver of the islands, which was nice and probably my favorite part. We then had a small, very bland lunch and I took more motion sickness meds. After about an hour, our group boarded a vessel before being told to get off. We then waited outside in the cold for far too long and were placed on a slightly larger ferry. This time around, I wasn't so lucky on the seasickness front and spent most of the trip back staring at the inside of a bag...along with many other folks. Did I get views of the cliffs from the sea? Nope. Did I get views of the cliffs from the cliffs? Nope. Do I feel kind of ripped off? Yes. But is it Ireland? Yes. Was it their fault? Well, yes, I think so. I found out we were the last ferry to go across that day. The storms from the hurricane remnants were strong. I honestly wish they had given us the option to postpone our tour. I would have in a heartbeat. The next day was much nicer and I would have actually gotten my money's worth. I absolutely know they can't control the weather, but they should have some sort of system in place to avoid such situations.

Cliffs of other, Coast of County Clare and the Burren Day Tour from Galway…read more My husband, daughter and I had a informative and fun day long tour with Patrick as our guide. He took us to the places that were listed along with additional perfect pictures spots and a local pub for lunch. We learned history and insights about the area from a local. The day went by fast and I would highly recommend a Patrick and Spirit of Ireland Travel

Parking. It's easy when there is availability. When there isn't, it's a challenge…read more There is a parking garage within 0.1mi, so that's an option. The station itself is simple, well marked, and gotta love Starbucks! The train is nice, clean, and a fun way to see the Irish Countryside!

Well there's not much to see as the entire train station in Galway is under a massive renovation…read more But the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. It's centrally located across from Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter. It's very easy to walk everywhere in the touristy areas from the train station. You'll only need a car if you plan on leaving Galway.

Very cold at night, the shower was so tiny could barley move. The beds were hard as a rockread more

Loved this BNB in Galway! Friendly friendly staff, great lounge area that I loved relaxing in,…read morelots of personal touches. Organic food choices, clean, comfortable, we spent more time there than in town! Great location, delicious breakfast, interesting books, quiet, environmentally friendly. Only thing the water did not get any warmer than luke warm but we experienced this a ton all over Ireland excepting modern hotels. We would recommend a stay here for sure!