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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Ireland  /  Western Ireland  /  Province of Connacht  /  County Galway  /  Galway  /  Wild Atlantic Way

Wild Atlantic Way, Galway

4.9
#1 of 20 in Scenic Drive in Ireland
Scenic Drive · Tourist Spot
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Stretching for 2,500 km (1,553 mi), Wild Atlantic Way passes through dozens of towns, attractions, and spots worth including on your itinerary. The route traverses the west coast of Ireland, with part stretching along the north and south coasts as well--nine counties and three provinces encompassed by this tourist trail include everything from County Donegal in Ulster to County Cork in Munster. Along the way, you'll be able to stop at nearly 170 points of interest to learn more about Irish history, culture, art, and modern way of life. Plan to visit Wild Atlantic Way and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Galway attractions using our Galway travel route planning website.
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Tours to Wild Atlantic Way

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Duration: 8 hours
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4.8
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FROM £42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway
4.4
Duration: 1 day
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4.9
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FROM £43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shore Excursion Cliffs of Moher Day Tour Along the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway Shore Excursion Cliffs of Moher Day Tour Along the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway
4.2
Duration: 1 day
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  • By mafischl
    Five stars seems holy inadequate for the Wild Atlantic Way. We started in Kinsale and did most of it all the way to Donegal. Simply amazing. If you do one thing in Ireland this should be it. Gorgeous. 
    Five stars seems holy inadequate for the Wild Atlantic Way. We started in Kinsale and did most of it all the way to Donegal. Simply amazing. If you do one thing in Ireland this should be it. Gorgeous.  more »
  • By kdmc0408
    We took the day trip to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher through Galway, and it is an experience we’ll never forget. Our driver & tour guide, John, was spectacular! He was very knowledgeable and.....  more
    We took the day trip to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher through Galway, and it is an experience we’ll never forget. Our driver & tour guide, John, was spectacular! He was very knowledgeable and.....  more »
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