Inis Cealtra Tour eBike Ride and Boat Trip to Holy Island

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Holy Island — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover the rich history of Inis Cealtra, also known as Holy Island, with a unique eBike tour from either Killaloe or Tuamgraney. Cycle along the scenic shores of Lough Derg before enjoying a boat ride to the island. Spend an hour exploring ancient monastic ruins before cycling back to your starting point. This tour offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural insight for small groups of up to six people, ensuring an intimate experience. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, choose from easy to moderate cycling options to suit your level.

Tour duration: 3 to 4 hours, depending on start point
Maximum group size of 6 for a personalized experience
Explore the historic buildings of Inis Cealtra for an hour
Coffee stop at Mountshannon before your boat ride

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Lough Derg eBike Tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle
Included: Helmet, Hi Vis, Panniers containing Bike Pump, Puncture Repair Kit and Emergency Rain Jacket

Not included

Not included: There is a fare for the boat to Holy Island, payable to Holy Island Tours on boarding the boat.
Not included: Tea and coffee: There will be a choice of places to stop for coffee/tea/hot chocolate and/or food, however this is not included in the price.

Itinerary

Lough Derg

1 h 30 min

See beautiful views of Lough Derg and the Slieve Bearnagh Mountain Range as we cycle up through the hills and back along the lake shore. We can stop as often as you like to admire the views, or can press on and clock up the miles if you prefer that.
Tuamgraney

15 min

Visit Tuamgraney, a picturesque and historic market town. Here, you can view St Cronan's Church, which dates back to the 7th century and is the oldest church still in regular use in Ireland.
Scarriff

Passing by

The second town our tour visits is Scariff, another historic market town.
Stop 4

30 min Admission included

Mountshannon was built as a centre for the linen industry. Today it is a quiet harbour town where we board the boat to Holy Island. We can also get a coffee here before boarding the boat.
Inis Cealtra (Holy Island)

one hour Admission not included

At Mountshannon you will board a boat, operated by Holy Island Tours, which will take you out to Inis Cealtra (Holy Island). This is an ancient monastic site, built in the 6th and subsequent centuries. For several centuries it was a centre of learning, religion and trade. You will have an hour to wander among the buildings and enjoy the peace and tranquility. There is a €16 fare per adult which is not included in the tour price, and which is payable by cash or Revolut to Holy Island Tours.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On request, we can do a shorter route, starting from Tuamgraney. Meet at the car park outside Wilde Irish Chocolates (which you are welcome to visit before or after your tour).
Meeting point is by the main entrance to the Hotel - ample parking is available.

End point

On request, we can do a shorter route, starting from Tuamgraney. Meet at the car park outside Wilde Irish Chocolates (which you are welcome to visit before or after your tour).
Meeting point is by the main entrance to the Hotel - ample parking is available.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by one or more adults.
The boat is weather dependant. In the event that weather does not permit sailing, guests will be offered an alternative tour, including a visit to the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience centre.
The smallest available eBike has a minimum height of 5'1".
The eBikes make cycling easy, however they do require a certain level of fitness. If you are able to walk without problems, then the eBikes should be suitable for you.

Options

Full tour from Killaloe

eBike: The full tour involves 48km of eBiking, with plenty of brief stops to admire the view and 90 mins to visit the island
Shorter Tour

Shorter Tour from Tuamgraney: Start and end in Tuamgraney for a shorter version of the tour. This reduces cycling time by approximately 1 hour.