Connemara Tour with Kylemore Abbey | Galway, Ireland

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Connemara Tour with Kylemore Abbey | Galway, Ireland

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DurationFull-day

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CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

Discover the countryside beyond Galway City with this full-day tour of Connemara. Skip the hassle of navigating and board a comfortable coach for a tour of scenic villages and the Wild Atlantic Way. Explore the historic Kylemore Abbey including its walled Victorian Garden at your leisure. Maximise time in Connemara with a tour that features popular locations including the village of Roundstone, the scenic Sky Road, and landmarks like Clifden Castle.

What you will be doing

9:30 am - Depart Galway

Our local driver/guide will take you from Galway City out into the wilds of Connemara. En route, you will pass beautiful coastal villages, thatched cottages, fields of dry stone walls and vast expanses of bog land.

10:30 am - A quick photo stop at the picturesque Screeb Waterfall

11:00 am - Pines Island Viewing Point

Another photo stop at Derryclare Lough to view Pines Island.

11:30 am - A chance to wander around the town of Clifden for half an hour.

Clifden is the residential and commercial capital of Connemara with historic links to Marconi, Alcock and Brown.

12:15 pm - Sky Road Viewing Point

: The Sky Road is one of the 'Discovery Points' on the Wild Atlantic Way. On a clear day, the view from here has to be seen to be believed.

12:45 pm - Kylemore Abbey:

Built by Mitchell Henry in the 1860s as a wedding gift to his wife Margaret, the magnificent castle at Kylemore is a must-see in Connemara. Your driver/guide will be able to source entry tickets at a discount rate - cash only.

5:30 pm - The Quiet Man Bridge

The Quiet Man movie was filmed in Cong, Co. Mayo in the 1960s. This bridge was used in the opening scenes and is still a 'must-see' for all John Wayne fans.

6:30 pm - Arrive at Galway

: Our driver/guide will return you to our departure point on Merchants Road, Galway, where our tour for today concludes. Time to say ' Good Bye' or 'Slan Abhaile' to our driver/guide.

Things to know

AccessibilityPram accessible | Children friendly | Service animal/dog friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

This tour includes a 3-hour stop at Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour transport
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Pick up and drop off transport
Entrance ticket

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Merchants Rd, Galway, Ireland

Instruction: Meet outside Kinlay Hostel at 9:15

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.