1 / 5Visit to Scattery Island Departing from Kilrush. Clare. Guided.
Kilrush, Ireland
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About this activity
This boat tours is one of the standout things to do in Kilrush, Ireland. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €56 per person. Stroll the paths of saints & scholars on historic Scattery island with a guided tour of the monastic sites and an optional self-guided walk to see the Napoleonic artillery battery and working lighthouse.
Enjoy a scenic ferry journey through the Shannon river estuary.
Walk the paths of saints & scholars on a guided tour of Scattery Island’s monastic ruins.
See 5th century ruins of churches, a cathedral and an imposing round tower.
At the visitor centre learn about island life over the centuries.
Walk to see the island’s Napoleonic artillery battery and a working lighthouse.
Walk the paths of saints & scholars on a guided tour of Scattery Island’s monastic ruins.
See 5th century ruins of churches, a cathedral and an imposing round tower.
At the visitor centre learn about island life over the centuries.
Walk to see the island’s Napoleonic artillery battery and a working lighthouse.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups
Best time to visit
Kilrush is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular boat tours slots in Kilrush sell out.
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