"Be sure to take advantage of Michael's tour of Achill -- it's a wonderful way to see the most scenic parts of the island without having to drive on cliff-side roads yourself, and Roisin's narration is interesting and informative." Lorie F., Canada
Transportation and Guided Tours
Teach Cruachán has its own licensed 16-seat minibus. Your host Michael Anthony is the owner/operator, and he's been driving professionally for more than twenty-five years. As a provider of a rural transport service for older Achill residents, he also participates in regular driver training courses to keep his skills and knowledge up to date.
Achill Tours offers an interesting guided tour of Achill Island, with a taped commentary available in English, German and i nGaeilge. The tour covers 120 kilometers and lasts over two hours, not including the stops for taking photographs! This is the Wild Atlantic Way at its very best. We don't leave you at shops or cafés to kill time. unless you want us to. This is a pure tour! You'll see the Atlantic Drive, the Deserted Village, Captain Boycott's house, all five Blue Flag beaches, blanket bogs and mountains and much more, and hear about the geology, archaeology, history, famous sons of Achill Island and lifestyles of the past and present.
The price is €20.00 for adults and €10.00 for children under 12 years (infants 3 yrs and under travel free). There is a minimum charge of €120 to run a tour. A discount will apply to groups of 8 or more, and up to 16 passengers are welcome.
We can also meet your other transport needs, whether you'd like to be collected at the airport or train station, or simply be driven around Achill from pub to pub! You can contact Michael Anthony directly on +353 87 2437686.
Achill Tours offers an interesting guided tour of Achill Island, with a taped commentary available in English, German and i nGaeilge. The tour covers 120 kilometers and lasts over two hours, not including the stops for taking photographs! This is the Wild Atlantic Way at its very best. We don't leave you at shops or cafés to kill time. unless you want us to. This is a pure tour! You'll see the Atlantic Drive, the Deserted Village, Captain Boycott's house, all five Blue Flag beaches, blanket bogs and mountains and much more, and hear about the geology, archaeology, history, famous sons of Achill Island and lifestyles of the past and present.
The price is €20.00 for adults and €10.00 for children under 12 years (infants 3 yrs and under travel free). There is a minimum charge of €120 to run a tour. A discount will apply to groups of 8 or more, and up to 16 passengers are welcome.
We can also meet your other transport needs, whether you'd like to be collected at the airport or train station, or simply be driven around Achill from pub to pub! You can contact Michael Anthony directly on +353 87 2437686.
