Connemara Guided Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey and Scenic Beauty of Leenane Village

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Connemara, immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty and rich history of the region. Visit Kylemore Abbey and learn about the Irish language’s significance in Connemara.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oughterard - Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2016 was 1,318. It is located about 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day guided excursion of Connemara, a region renowned for its untouched scenic beauty and rough terrains. Take a journey through the symbolic Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens. As you travel, your knowledgeable driver/guide will reveal the origins of the Irish language, and explain why it remains the primary language of Connemara,…

Location
HYDE Hotel
Forster Street
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 9.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karenbl6604tj
Nov 9, 2025
Great trip, beautiful castle! - My sister and I went on a tour to Kylemore Abbey. The trip was amazing and the driver, Seamus, was great!! I loved the personal stories and historical information. And the driving skills, on the narrow Irish roads, was impressive to say the least! I would definitely book a tour with this company again! Thank you for a great trip!
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Katherine_k
Nov 9, 2025
Beautiful sights at Kylemore Abbey + great gift shopping and excellent guide - This tour made for a wonderful day. The bus ride out to Connemara was cozy, and the guide + bus driver (Michael) explained many interesting things along the way. We truly enjoyed seeing Kylemore Abbey on the lake, the beautiful inside rooms, the neo-Gothic church, and the gardens. Lunch at the on-site restaurant was excellent, as was shopping for gifts and souvenirs at Kylemore, Leenane, and Spiddal. I liked that Michael played Irish music between his announcements. He was a highly competent, funny, and thoughtful host for this excursion. Highly recommended!
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Aileen
Nov 1, 2025
Excellent tour of Connemara and Kylemore Abbey 👍🏻☘️ - Michael was an excellent driver . He was very personable and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. It was a really great tour made better by our guide.
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Ambassador794732
Oct 30, 2025
Awfully nice tour and great guide - Dion was our driver and guide and I learned so much from him that I even asked if they are tested for their history and cultural knowledge of the region. I had a cold that day, so it was a great way to spend the day being driven around and the walk around the Abbey and its gardens was beatiful. I would've just wanted a little extra time there to explore it better.
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889nickn
Oct 27, 2025
Good trip beautiful scenery - Michael was a great driver and was very informative. Seeing the countryside was great and the Kylemore Abbey was nice too.
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Elaine_m
Oct 26, 2025
Fabulous day - Lovely day Micheal was very knowledgeable and funny The abbey was amazing and the landscape of Connemara
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Gina
Oct 24, 2025
Great tour Seamus our... - Great tour Seamus our tour guide was great hewas very informative knowledgeable and funny . Definitely recommend
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Brooke_h
Oct 20, 2025
Amazing tour - Seamus was an absolutely amazing guide! Really enjoyed the history and information he shared about Galway, Kylemore Abbey, and Ireland in general during the bus ride. Highly recommend this tour, and any tour Lally Tours offers!
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673melissas
Oct 20, 2025
This tour was the highlight of our days in Galway - What an amazing day tour - seeing Kylemore Abey and a bit of Connemara National Park was amazing. We only had one full day in Galway with time for a tour, and we're so glad we found Lally Tours! The tour was absolutely made perfect by our driver and guide, Seamus Og. He displayed a delightful combination of knowledge, humor, and passion for Ireland.
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Dawn_e
Oct 22, 2025
Na - Great information about Connemara County. Appreciated the stops for photos, shopping and restroom. The Abbey was incredible!!
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).