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Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular westport tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 90-minute Clew Bay cruise from Westport with heated seating, live English storytelling, iconic islands, and seal sightings.
“A wonderful boat trip filled with great information about the islands and a joyful tour guide who made it so fun and entertaining. The boat was a nice size, with seating indoors and outdoors on top deck. Great value and a spendid way to see the islands. Highly recommend.”
Explore Westport House and Gardens in Ireland with prepaid mobile tickets, self-guided rooms, gardens, and bay views from a 17th-century estate.
“Great guided tour of the house, guide was very knowledgeable and explained a lot of the history surrounding the house.”
A 1-hour guided walk through Westport’s streets and pubs with free theatre entry, local stories, and practical food-and-music tips.
“It is very casual with the guide waving and chatting to locals as he goes. There are some amazing spots in Westport and the area and our guide was great with suggestions.”
E-bike from Westport to Achill on the Great Western Greenway: Wild Atlantic Way views, easy off-road cycling, bus return options.
“Great experience! Instructions for getting to the greenway path and following it all the way to Achill were very clear and super helpful along the route. The bikes were in good condition and perfect for the ride. We spent a bit of time up front being taught how to properly use the bike and give…”
A short, scenic sheep farm visit in County Galway with a real working flock, sheepdog herding by Rex, and hands-on moments with lambs.
“Fun experience watching the sheep dog herd sheep! Scenery was beautiful! Easy to find and staff were friendly!”
Guided 1-hour horseback ride from Westport to Clew Bay’s strand, with Croagh Patrick views, island spotting, and options for all skill levels.
“It was an incredible experience. Everyone was incredibly nice and patient. Emily and Alexander explained everything welll and took lovely care of us. The horses were very friendly and good natured and the route we took was very beautiful. It's the perfect activity for both first time riders and people with experience on horse back.”
Belmullet Canal and coast in a 2-hour small-group walk with local stories, public art, and RNLI legends. Instant online booking.
“Great walking tour of Belmullet. Bill, who filled in for Neil was extremely knowledgeable about the area and history of Belmullet. We’d highly recommend taking this tour. Bill was an incredible tour guide. He knew so many things that tied in other tours we’ve been on. He was engaging and answered all our questions. Thank…”
Learn to bake Irish soda bread and scones in Westport, taste them with tea and local butter and jam, then take a loaf home.
“2 wonderful teachers who guided us through the baking process; sharing great stories and anecdotes along the way. Had a wonderful time and can now finally make a decent scone”
Guided Erris Head walk from Belmullet with Neal Doherty: Atlantic views, WW2 lookout, birds, sheep, and photo stops in 2.5 hours.
“Being in the open air with unrestricted views of the ocean, the islands and the beauty that is Erris Head. Our guide was excellent knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommended. A wonderful experience!”
1.5-hour Westport walking tour through Georgian streets, flower-lined promenades, local food, and pub tales with an English guide from $27.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Westport with Deidre. She was very knowledgeable about the area and included lots of quips and jokes along the way. Very well worth the money.”
