Connemara Guided Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey and Scenic Beauty of Leenane Village
4.7
590 Ratings
Galway
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:
1 day
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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
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup (Galway City accommodation pickup must be arranged in advance)
- 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, despite its dwindling presence in the rest of Ireland.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
- Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
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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(590 Ratings)
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682irenet
Apr 22, 2024
Warm friendly people - The guide were great. Loved the history with lively color. The countryside was beautiful. The stops were mu h appreciated, and I did not feel rushed.
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Davlynski
Apr 21, 2024
Highly recommended - Great day tour. Phil was an excellent guide… very Irish, entertaining and educational.
Sarah Jane was a cautious , polite and efficient driver.
Great scenery, and plenty to do at Kylemore Abbey.
Highly recommended.
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Paulinejg1352jb
Apr 20, 2024
Great day - Great organisation. Our driver & tour guide was Michael who was excellent. Maybe a modest packed lunch could have been included in the price as could have got it a fair bit cheaper with other companies. Great way to see the area & really enjoyed the day. Thank you
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Kathy023
Apr 19, 2024
Great tour! - Highly recommend this trip! An easy beautiful day trip out of Galway. A well organized tour..The guide was excellent- funny and informative. The region is beautiful!! I chose to spend time at Kylemore Abbey. We had 2.25 hours, which sounds like a lot but it flew by! Recommend going up to the gardens first, and then using a remaining time to tour the Abbey/mansion.
We had a lot of sun which made for beautiful photos. Coach is comfortable.
The tour was a great value for the money. A great way to appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
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Steven_p
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent tour - Sean S. was a wonderful guide: knowledgeable and entertaining. The narrated tour was as good as the ramble around Kylemore Abbey.
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Kathysq3814ba
Apr 17, 2024
Wonderful day trip to Galway and Kylemore Abby - Sean was a great driver, his narrative and commentary were brilliant. The ride was smooth and the seats were comfortable. The sights were breath taking. Highly recommend this tour.
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Kathrynso3832br
Apr 14, 2024
Beautiful Scenery - I was very apprehensive about taking a large coach tour as I am not patient with waiting for people however it exceeded my expectations. They have a side door which helps with the emptying of the bus. The scenery was spectacular and I enjoyed the commentary of the bus driver. There were sufficient stops to get coffee etc.
I am taking a second tour as the first tour went smoothly.
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Antoniap435
Apr 14, 2024
Highly recommended! - The tour was amazing! We saw a lot of beautiful landscape and learned about the history, culture and traditions in Connemara. Our driver, Sean, was absolutely great and he told us so many stories and facts about the places.
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R8264wbpath
Apr 12, 2024
Alright - Everything is very well organized, thanks to our super friendly driver Mr Macdara and we even had the chance to hear him sing! The only regret is the weather which was not on our side with non-stop rain and the lack of time to visit the Victorian gardens which were too far away because 2 hours on site (we were well informed of this in advance) but yes we take the time to eat it goes by too quickly and as a result we will only have seen the castle and the church. It was already really sublime, so a very positive experience that we highly recommend!!!
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Susan_m
Apr 11, 2024
Great day out. - Fantastic day out of Galway. Our driver/tour Guide was brilliant. The day was very enjoyable despite the inclement weather.
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