Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway

Posted By : A8677MVsueg
Phil took great care of us from point to point on this tour. His knowledge of Galway, Doolin and the Aran Islands was extensive. He could speak Irish as well so we truly felt we were getting an authentic experience. The van ride was an opportunity to see the breathtaking scenery of the countryside and we were able to take some pictures along the way. Phil knew a great deal about all of the points of interest and the history of the land. The ferry to and from was fun-dress warmly for this. The bike tour was fabulous and once again at each stop Phil was able to give us extensive knowledge of the history, tales and legends of the area. When we were finished the tour we enjoyed the perfect cup of tea and delicious scones with Ulna at her cafe. While we ate we got a wonderful lesson about the history of the early people of the islands as well as their cultures and customs. Ulna’s family has lived in the island for generations and had all the answers to our questions We had time to shop at Aran Swaeter House (authentic shop for Aran sweaters and accessories) and also time for a gorgeous pint of Guiness at ‘Paidraig O Conghaile’ the one and only pub After the ferry back to Doolin we stopped for fish and chips at Fitzs Pub where we were treated most kindly and had another tasty meal and a delicious pint. I would highly recommend this tour with Ollie Tours and hopefully you’ll be fortunate enough to get Phil as a guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15

Posted By : tara6454
What an incredible day! Phil picked us up from an easily visible bright orange van in Galway and we felt like we had a full tour within a tour just on the ride to Doolin. He was extremely knowledgeable and charismatic, seamlessly got us to Inisheer and we had a lovely bike tour of the island. It is a hilly island so would only recommend if you are relatively comfortable on a bike (though there are e-bikes available as well). The coffee and scones (with fresh whipped heavy cream o m g) were amazing after the bike ride and it was the perfect length of time for a day trip. We had a lovely lunch in Doolin before heading home, which Phil took care of ensuring we were able to get a table. Fantastic day 12/10 - book this tour!!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10

Posted By : poydras
My wife booked a tour for the Aran island in Doolin Ireland through Ollie Tours. We thought Ollie Tours was the actual boat taking us to the island, not a one on one with an Ollie tour guide Named Conor C. Let me tell you. Best tour ever! Conor was very pleasant, fun and witty during the whole tour. Conor met my wife and I at the boat dock. Conor Walked us onto the boat and was with us every step of the way until we were ready to load back onto the boat back to the mainland. Instead of a bike ride on the island, Conor had one of the horse and buggy's talke us around most of the island. After a wonderful tour of the island, Conor took us to Una’s cafe for scones and tea! Excellent choice! Conor is definitely a great asset for Ollie’s Tours. He had quite a bit of the same excitement and enthusiasm as Ollie showed in his videos! Thanks Conor! Great meeting you and thank you for the wonderful experience! Gerry and Shelly Roy -Louisiana, USA
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Posted On : 2024-05-06

Posted By : Steve_R
Our tour guide Phil picked us up from Galway Cathedral and we drove out to the dooline ferry dock and along the way he told so many fun stories about the area(my favorite was a WW2 mix-up between Bell harbor and Pearl harbor) He told us about the city of Galway And Dublin. This felt more like catching up with a buddy than an actual tour. At the risk of stirring the pot and I will stand by this. The best Pint of Guinness anywhere in Ireland was at the pub just up from the ferry dock.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20

Posted By : erindV6609JJ
We loved our time on the Aran Islands thanks to Ollie’s tours! We biked around with Eleanor as our group guide and very much enjoyed the history and the local flavor! Would highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again for this or another tour!
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Posted On : 2024-01-07

Posted By : 580lizziew
Our tour with Ollie was nothing short of awesome. Ollie is very personable, kind, and gives a lot of knowledge about the Islands (and the area in Ireland, in general). Even before our tour, Ollie had wonderful communication, and when we had a question after the tour, he was quick to respond. While on the tour, Ollie was attentive in answering whatever questions we had, and the tea + scones were absolutely phenomenal (dreaming about them, still). This is definitely not a tour to be missed!
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Posted On : 2024-01-05

Posted By : jclery10
Amazing value for money! I’ve lived in Ireland most of my life and always wanted to see this location! Ollie made it memorable and I can’t wait to go back!
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Posted On : 2024-01-03

Posted By : Jschoppe
We took the Aran Island bike tour with our 9 & 11 year old children. It was incredible and an experience that left my 9 year old eager to go back! We were so impressed with our guide and their connection to the islands who had stories interesting enough to keep our kids attention and interest in the culture and history of the island. Of course the shipwreck was impressive and created an epic photo for the books. We would do this tour again!
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Posted On : 2024-01-02

Posted By : V9695AVmichas
Ollie’s tour was amazing! Our guide was fantastic and so knowledgeable! Highly recommend them! And the scones!!! Oh my were they delicious!!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-02

Posted By : Voyager24979602085
A beautiful day! From start to finish it was a perfectly planned day. Our guide was amazing; warm and friendly, telling us all about the islands and culture of the area. The bike ride was fun and we had the time to stop and visit the sights, take pictures and be at our leisure..no rushing or on an exact timed schedule. The sights were interesting and the stop at the little cafe with fresh scones with the owner was a treat! Ollie at Ollie's Tours is communicative and he only wants you to have the best tour possible.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02