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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Javier
Apr 20, 2026
Great trip with Seamus - Great trip with Seamus. He made the journey more enjoyable with a touch of humor, and Connemara was incredible.
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Randyd667
Apr 20, 2026
Mike Lally’s treasure to the tour - The driver, Mike, was knowledgeable and curteous to all the passengers. He gave tips to navigating Kylemore Abbey making it easy to make the time there enjoyable and not time restricted
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Jet321182
Apr 18, 2026
absolutely wonderful - Our driver/guide was Shain (Sean) and he was absolutely wonderful. He shared so much about the country/Galway /Connemara he clearly loves so very much and it was a pleasure being part of this tour.
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David_p
Apr 16, 2026
Fun and informative - We had a great time with Roland as our driver. Very knowledgeable and informative. Even at stops he was able to answer so many questions. We had the pleasure of sharing the ride with 3 lovely ladies that grew up in the area and were able to add a lot of additional color
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Allanjc2190ld
Apr 16, 2026
Great experience for a great price! - This is such a great deal for such a wonderful experience! Our bus driver Roland (Ronan?) was super knowledgeable about not just the tourist attractions but also the general history of Ireland, making for an enjoyable and educational trip. We truly appreciated his advice on how to make the most of our time so we got to enjoy the Victorian Walled Garden, Neo-Gothic Cathedral, and the Abbey as well. Very memorable and enjoyable experience, would do again!!
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Brianau2016
Apr 15, 2026
Sheepdog Demo was worth it alone - Lally’s was wonderful!! The guide, Michael, was very informative & the activities were so memorable. BUT the highlight was 100% the sheepdog herding demonstration. Do this!! Family friendly!
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Dkmarafino
Apr 12, 2026
Great experience - Bus driver narrated the trip for us. It was very informative and he was very accommodating. We didn’t have great weather and missed the gardens inside the Abbey but despite the rain we enjoyed the day.
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X3365owtamarah
Apr 12, 2026
Great experience - Was a really great tour with suitable stops. Everything went as planned in time. Driving told us a lot of exciting things about nature and so on throughout the journey. The time at the small stops was completely enough. The 2h 20min at Kylmore Abbey is enough even if you don't want to look at everything in detail. The monastery, the garden as well as the church we managed in any case although we looked at the monastery from the inside in peace. We can only recommend the tour.
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Whitneyz2026
Apr 11, 2026
10/10 recommend - We were met with a great team. Seamus was our driver and he was excellent!!!!!! He provided great history and knowledge through out the tour, was a friendly and welcoming face at each stop. Every recommendation he had for the stops was perfect and accurate!
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Iceonfire
Apr 10, 2026
Nice tour, tour guide could improve delivery - The tour was nice and educational, but our tour guide (anolder gentleman) could have been a little more interesting to listen to and more energetic. Parts of the tour were a little boring, and he could have delivered it with more energy.
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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).