Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in West Ireland February 2026 | Expedia.ca [West Ireland Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/West-Ireland.dx6051461)[Hotels in West Ireland](https://expedia.ca/West-Ireland-Hotels.d6051461.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to West Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-West-Ireland.d6051461.Travel-Guide-Flights)[West Ireland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-West-Ireland.d6051461.Car-Rental-Guide)[West Ireland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/West-Ireland.d6051461.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in West Ireland ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West Ireland Types of activities Where to stay [West Ireland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/West-Ireland.dx6051461) ![Galway which includes a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/b288d0bf-4d53-400f-94f7-8374e09c679b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway which includes a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/b288d0bf-4d53-400f-94f7-8374e09c679b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075954/24bd6281-1634-4591-9c57-7d7ae15a236b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway City Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075960/bd461a45-a5ab-4649-9758-cb91f3f30221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galway Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075954/c21a54fc-2f59-4602-a0d5-884dd118c8b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## West Ireland Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that West Ireland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours West Ireland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in West Ireland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### West Ireland Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of West Ireland. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to West Ireland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in West Ireland ### Tours & day trips [See all 209 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181601/9dc666fa-0e0d-42d1-85e3-d9aa9d29703b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin 13h 9.4/10 1,198 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-doolin-burren-galway-day-tour-from-dublin.a181601.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/547489/eeb32198-2eee-4d59-953e-71ff02e934ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour 13h 15m 9.8/10 323 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-wild-atlantic-way-kilmacduagh-abbey-galway.a547489.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Cliffs Of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway City Day Tour from Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/402636/a22e5606-9842-47b6-a8bb-d95c6ee8af7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cliffs Of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway City Day Tour from Dublin 13h 5m 9.4/10 156 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-burren-national-park-galway-city-day-tour.a402636.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999207/20cd197f-3a6d-4c22-b1f2-e9c74e37fd85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided. 1d 9.8/10 93 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $197 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/aran-islands-cliffs-of-moher-cliff-cruise-tour-from-galway-guided-full-day.a999207.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/699353/3fe17b81-5dc0-4f50-aeb2-6fb9b890ab72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour 8h 9.8/10 994 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-and-burren-day-trip-including-dunguaire-castle-aillwee-cave-and-doolin-from-galway.a699353.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/675224/598de141-52ce-4f47-a029-3fbcf8e8f468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway 7h 30m 9.6/10 295 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/connemara-day-trip-including-leenane-village-and-kylemore-abbey-from-galway.a675224.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren & Galway Bay Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181661/9d49fbef-d9a0-4b50-ac2b-7ee51c431188.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren & Galway Bay Rail Tour 14h 45m 9/10 95 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $241 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-cliffs-of-moher-the-burren-galway-bay-rail-tour.a181661.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1191320/6f4731ca-9882-4774-9f07-d48cdc2a0d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip 10h 9.6/10 878 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-galway-aran-islands-cliffs-of-moher-including-cliffs-of-moher-cruise.a1191320.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181663/8d31ca60-db33-4258-b1e7-3b9c4772bfce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour 14h 10m 9.2/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $241 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-connemara-galway-bay-rail-tour.a181663.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3327728/187ec96f-89af-4fb8-b68e-31e5cc7c86dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey 9h 9.6/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-galway-guided-tour-of-connemara-with-3-hour-stop-in-kylemore-abbey.a3327728.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 122 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Kylemore Abbey from Dromoland Castle Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49278062/9e181c4b-7474-4b21-958a-1d21c0fe0b27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kylemore Abbey from Dromoland Castle Private Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,276 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kylemore-abbey-from-dromoland-castle.a49278062.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3403415/2499916f-d792-4083-ab0c-d62a6f0926ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 1h 15m 10/10 6 Viator reviews CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galways-city-centre-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a3403415.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51011710/594460ef-04d9-47d9-becc-f5ad9bee0154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon 2h Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-historic-sites-by-the-river-shannon.a51011710.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48200700/1ed45976-eed4-46d4-b34e-d353dfc6ddee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour 8h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $1,050 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-cliffs-of-moher-day-tour.a48200700.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private visit in an Irish Castle Home](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46762052/78f9e443-9ac1-48fa-a3cd-1179577fa752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private visit in an Irish Castle Home 2h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-visit-in-an-irish-castle-home.a46762052.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Personal Private Driver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2120745/0a5d6753-5654-4405-82d5-fc63f3e024dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Personal Private Driver 8h 10/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $889 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/personal-private-driver.a2120745.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Explore Galway. Sheep Farm, Chocolatier, Perfumery, Seaweed Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50064561/45a900a2-99d5-4c1e-8c29-ace1033f849d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Galway. Sheep Farm, Chocolatier, Perfumery, Seaweed Baths 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,711 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-galway-sheep-farm-chocolatier-perfumery-seaweed-baths.a50064561.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46323737/ff8c0fba-cf23-4148-8a91-59d101daa54a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,212 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-connemara-and-wild-atlantic-way.a46323737.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Waterways & Westend tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2725225/89bc4d7e-570b-4fb4-bce9-9dfc16eb4dec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterways & Westend tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $242 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waterways-westend-tour.a2725225.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 22 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624124/9ac0ad39-741c-4557-89f3-13342f46bccc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour 7h 30m 9.4/10 86 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-galway-connemara-national-park-full-day-tour.a44624124.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Small Group - Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Gal...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5068155/5f4d67b5-c33d-49c2-84a9-efdacf82e407.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group - Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Gal... 8h 45m 9.8/10 66 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $202 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-cliffs-cruise-aran-islands-and-connemara-in-one-day-from-galway.a5068155.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bird of Prey & Aillwee Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/499144/02104137-b78a-4aa6-a613-a094c71431bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bird of Prey & Aillwee Cave 13h 8/10 6 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-tour-with-boat-cruise-sheep-dog-demo.a499144.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51011710/594460ef-04d9-47d9-becc-f5ad9bee0154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon 2h Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-historic-sites-by-the-river-shannon.a51011710.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Tour in Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50062208/8e7b1d0a-1404-4505-8bcc-5e292e68377f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour in Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way 7h Free cancellation available CA $808 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-in-cliffs-of-moher-and-wild-atlantic-way.a50062208.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Electric biking on Inishmore island. Aran island. Self-guided. Full day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3470459/1636651c-d0ce-4b87-bdf6-61f301173469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Electric biking on Inishmore island. Aran island. Self-guided. Full day. 8h 8.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/electric-biking-on-inishmore-island-self-guided-full-day.a3470459.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Guided Tour of Connemara from Westport or Ballina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46955491/415d2cde-1605-46b3-8bef-8bb89f45467d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Guided Tour of Connemara from Westport or Ballina 8h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $1,285 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-luxury-guided-tour-of-connemara-from-westport-or-ballina.a46955491.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Private Chauffeur Cliffs of Moher Tour & Galway from Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49030306/c542e94a-fd73-4918-9607-e07f1fbffdcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Chauffeur Cliffs of Moher Tour & Galway from Dublin 10h 9.8/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $2,020 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-chauffeur-cliffs-of-moher-tour-galway-city-from-dublin.a49030306.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Deep sea fishing from Inisheer, Aran Islands. Galway. Private guided. 5 hou...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3391429/c86598af-b4fc-40c2-97e1-b56724149820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deep sea fishing from Inisheer, Aran Islands. Galway. Private guided. 5 hou... 5h Free cancellation available CA $2,178 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/deep-sea-fishing-from-inisheer-aran-islands-galway-private-guided-5-hours.a3391429.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Deep sea fishing Galway Bay. Galway. Private guided. Full / half day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3365960/66a8d109-88ac-4ebc-b8a6-3f40eb4b70e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deep sea fishing Galway Bay. Galway. Private guided. Full / half day. 9h Free cancellation available CA $1,634 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/deep-sea-fishing-galway-bay-galway-private-guided-full-half-day.a3365960.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4765623/dc1bcfc1-1da3-4563-8e37-69c718b01a15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) 6h 8.2/10 16 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galway-day-trip-ferry-to-inis-oirr-aran-islands.a4765623.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925740/37cd5d66-0196-476a-b918-c963b46c957c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings 2h 30m+ 9.4/10 66 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galway-food-and-culture-walking-tour-with-tastings.a47925740.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4748864/fea79648-944c-4bc1-a2a2-628ea51d6958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands) 6h 30m 9.6/10 60 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rossaveel-galway-ferry-transfer-to-inis-mor-aran-islands.a4748864.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047320/84d6a43d-138e-4275-9dc3-18419014346c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread 2h 10/10 85 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/traditional-irish-homemade-baking-scones-and-bread.a1047320.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway Tasting and Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48149781/258faa31-fa99-4351-a2ea-40de21729f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway Tasting and Walking Tour 2h 20m Free cancellation available CA $158 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galway-tasting-and-walking-tour.a48149781.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047321/d816a8b7-8915-462f-8067-0bf9ca61ff94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch 2h 9.8/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/irish-stew-traditional-recipe.a1047321.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Irish History in Song Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1067111/34571d65-0631-449f-9508-e0a0427cac2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Irish History in Song Walking Tour 1h 40m Free cancellation available CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/irish-history-in-song-walking-tour.a1067111.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Tribe Gin School Experience in Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46116594/7027af8b-d7fe-4af2-971f-998d9d852338.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tribe Gin School Experience in Galway 2h 30m 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tribe-gin-school-experience-in-galway.a46116594.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway Gourmet Adventure: A Private Culinary Odyssey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47094988/ee4fafa8-f152-435c-9b4e-6e27a395aa93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway Gourmet Adventure: A Private Culinary Odyssey 2h 30m CA $2,690 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galway-gourmet-adventure-a-culinary-odyssey.a47094988.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Connemara & Mayo pub tour from Westport. Mayo. Private guide. Full day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3532931/aaec208f-cb4c-4af4-b10a-429514628a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Connemara & Mayo pub tour from Westport. Mayo. Private guide. Full day. 5h Free cancellation available CA $2,569 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/connemara-mayo-pub-tour-from-westport-mayo-private-guide-full-day.a3532931.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047320/84d6a43d-138e-4275-9dc3-18419014346c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread 2h 10/10 85 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/traditional-irish-homemade-baking-scones-and-bread.a1047320.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Galway: Gin-Makers Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50447765/956e5bcd-cfcb-45a3-8ec4-9dd1ec5dc988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galway: Gin-Makers Tasting Tour 1h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galway-gin-makers-tasting-tour.a50447765.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047321/d816a8b7-8915-462f-8067-0bf9ca61ff94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch 2h 9.8/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/irish-stew-traditional-recipe.a1047321.activity-details?&rid=6051461&location=West+Ireland&swp=off) ![Strandhill, Co. Sligo: 2.5 Hours Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50000340/7f4cc10b-2ea9-4c07-aa4d-a224dcc41df8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Strandhill, Co. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6051461) ## Recommended things to do in West Ireland | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Clonakilty Distillery: Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/clonakilty-distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47678821.activity-details): CA $33 | | Top 5 things to do | [Clonakilty Distillery: Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/clonakilty-distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47678821.activity-details)[Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47266963.activity-details)[Private Tour Mizen Head from Cork](/things-to-do/private-half-day-tour-in-cork-kinsale-old-head-and-fort.a48693118.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Clonakilty Distillery: Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/clonakilty-distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47678821.activity-details)[Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47266963.activity-details) | | With kids | [Clonakilty Distillery: Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/clonakilty-distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47678821.activity-details)[Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/distillery-tour-classic-whisky-tasting.a47266963.activity-details) | ## What to do in West Ireland --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in West Ireland ![Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532988115/b1d853ae-ce75-4f4a-8809-3a62e26add54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashford Castle You can learn about the history of Cong with a visit to Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Ashford-Castle-Cong.d553248621532988115.Vacation-Attraction) ![Eyre Square which includes a statue or sculpture and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075968/3feb2dcc-9732-480b-af43-4cc4dad28793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eyre Square Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Eyre-Square-Galway-City-Centre.d6075968.Vacation-Attraction) ![Quay Street which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178248/4a9a06d1-9b52-439b-8228-62effe806ee1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quay Street During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Quay-Street-Galway.d6178248.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knock Basilica at the site of the holy shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086019/66361895-0e0b-485e-91e0-e327430f9977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knock Shrine A typical Irish village, Knock was thrust into the spotlight in 1879 when a divine apparition turned it into one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Knock-Shrine-Knock.d6086019.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kylemore Abbey & Garden which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085975/b9084c8e-d131-422e-95c3-14f1c1d1b18d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kylemore Abbey Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920. [](https://expedia.ca/Kylemore-Abbey-Kylemore.d6085975.Vacation-Attraction) ![Just reflecting #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086201/bd1c1ea8-fee5-4fc6-a6db-1648bc6b346e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connemara National Park Explore the great outdoors at Connemara National Park, a lovely green space in Letterfrack. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Connemara-National-Park-Letterfrack.d6086201.Vacation-Attraction) ![The quadrangle at the National University or Ireland at Galway. Can't believe I get to call this place my school for the next year! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/97f08817-84d3-45be-a429-8b35e8905b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Galway Explore the campus of University of Galway, during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-University-Of-Ireland-Galway-Galway.d6075956.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galway Harbour showing a river or creek, boating and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164013/b9613c2b-f2a2-445a-8249-09339dea508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway Harbour Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Harbour-Galway-City-Centre.d6164013.Vacation-Attraction) ![Westport House which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085995/e7322346-e45a-4cdb-9d47-4f942e0634c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westport House Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Westport-House-Westport.d6085995.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of West Ireland ![Galway Harbour showing a river or creek, boating and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164013/b9613c2b-f2a2-445a-8249-09339dea508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Galway City Centre 4.5/5(138 area reviews) The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Galway-City-Centre.dx6057027) ![Galway City Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075960/c7740026-60cd-4de4-9417-3c450d05ee70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Latin Quarter The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Spanish Arch might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Latin-Quarter.dx6183663) ![City of Galway Ireland aerial view over the Claddagh district](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163946/aa657552-e34a-4359-a6d6-d62de813ff17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Claddagh Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Claddagh.dx6163946) ![Aerial view on Ballyloughane Strand in Galway city, Ireland. High tide. Blue cloudy sky and ocean water. Popular area with amazing view and footpaths for walk close to Renmore residential area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/911195410306256896/688faa68-8243-41f8-b405-bd01e8f2eb80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Renmore While Renmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Renmore.dx911195410306256896) ![Galway, Ireland 07-08-2022 Aerial view of Salthill promenade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944323737938100224/033f4929-2838-4097-a22d-36d64b095d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Salthill While visiting Salthill, you might make a stop by sights like Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Salthill.dx944323737938100224) ![May 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1409/4d89b2a5-9795-4935-a1f5-2232bde505e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newcastle While Newcastle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Newcastle.dx911204866784063488) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from West Ireland ![Dunguaire Castle showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075958/28ca3c26-ec0f-49dc-bb59-bc024ac7104c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galway ![Westport featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5017/9a0d1c57-6326-43b0-b4e2-17e7e6b393f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westport ![Athlone Ireland on the river Shannon in panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11227/b328db11-8ab0-4042-9552-87d6552a1127.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Athlone ![Cong Abbey which includes a ruin, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085983/e5de23f3-ab1f-40d4-9e5e-eccee6aa1861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cong ![Backs onto local hotel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602373/be9969b4-2537-4942-8299-d718a879ae96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Roscommon ![birr garden ireland snow covered bridge and tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023975/3e8209bb-7f83-4554-a689-871d05947804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birr ![ruin of a cottage along the Mulranny to Achill stretch of the Greenway cycle path in Co Mayo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046760/4139b7a9-b216-4792-acce-4126b754c81d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mulranny ![Panorama of Lake Lough Rea in the small town of Loughrea in County Galway, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048655/f4081697-8ed2-45fd-8f96-7e9ab4ab8c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Loughrea ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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