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Connemara Luxury Tour: Explore Wild Atlantic Way
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7 Ratings
Kylemore
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way on this private full-day tour. Explore stunning landscapes, visit charming villages, and experience a working Connemara farmstead.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way on this private full-day tour. Explore stunning landscapes, visit charming villages, and experience a working Connemara farmstead.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden - Experience the Gothic grandeur of Kylemore Abbey, wander through the exquisite Victorian Gardens, and discover the history of its owners. Highlights include a self-guided tour of the neo-Gothic mansion, charming kitchen gardens, and the magnificent church and mausoleum.
- Aughnanure Castle - Explore…
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden - Experience the Gothic grandeur of Kylemore Abbey, wander through the exquisite Victorian Gardens, and discover the history of its owners. Highlights include a self-guided tour of the neo-Gothic mansion, charming kitchen gardens, and the magnificent church and mausoleum.
- Aughnanure Castle - Explore the stronghold of the formidable O’Flaherty clan and uncover the thrilling tales associated with this Gaelic Irish Clan.
- Connemara - Discover the untamed beauty of the Connemara landscape, famously described by Oscar Wilde as a “savage beauty.” Journey through breathtaking scenery as you travel through Lough Inagh Valley, flanked by the 12 Bens Mountains on one side and the Maumturk Mountains on the other. Pause to admire the stunning views while visiting a section of bogland. Highlights include Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only true fjord, and the village of Leenane, the setting for the film, The Field. Visit the Gaelic-speaking areas of Carraroe and Spiddal along the coast as you return via the Wild Atlantic Way, offering spectacular ocean vistas.
- Killary Sheep Farm - Tour a working Connemara farm and watch the sheepdogs in action while learning about the life of a farmer in the West of Ireland.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Guided Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Guided Tour
What's Not Included
- Admission fee
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fee
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Enjoy the splendor of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way at your leisure and in your style. This tour is designed for individuals who crave a comprehensive cultural encounter of the region, coupled with the breathtaking views of The Twelve Bens Mountains, Lough Inagh, and the towns of Oughterard, Rosmuc, and Spiddal. The journey also encompasses The…
Enjoy the splendor of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way at your leisure and in your style. This tour is designed for individuals who crave a comprehensive cultural encounter of the region, coupled with the breathtaking views of The Twelve Bens Mountains, Lough Inagh, and the towns of Oughterard, Rosmuc, and Spiddal. The journey also encompasses The Maumturk Mountains, Killary Fjord, and an operational Connemara farmstead.
Location
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Connemara, On the N59 between Clifden and Westport
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Easypeazy
Oct 22, 2025
Country Mayo Tour - Derek provided a private tour that took me north of Galway to a small village where my descendants once lived. Derek was excellent, knowledgeable, and flexible with the schedule. Transportation was top-notch. Highly recommend his services.
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Ddmcnutt01
Jun 1, 2025
The Connemara Region Tour is a Must-Do Experience - We had a wonderful day on our tour of the Connemara Region with Derek. He tailored the tour around our interests and we had a great time. We loved the geography, the sheep farm experience, and Kylemore Abbey. The best part of the tour was all of the knowledge that Derek shared with us. Our experience was rich in both history and culture.
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542debbiem
May 28, 2025
Derek was fascinating! - My adult daughter and I had an amazing opportunity to spend a day with Derek Spillane while in Galway.
Derek was our driver for a day where we visited
Connemara National Park with its stunning landscape and then to Kylemore Abbey, an operational monetary with its beautiful castle and gardens.
Derek made the time in the car so interesting. He had a thorough knowledge of the history of the island. We learned so much from him.
I would highly recommend taking your tour with Derek.
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Mobile37319915311
May 28, 2025
Connemara Tour - My two friends and I spent a wonderful day in Connemara with Derek. We visited a sheep farm and got to feed baby lambs. He brought us to a fantastic restaurant where we had the best local mussels, and we even drove out to an island on a sandbar when the tide was out. Derek is so knowledgeable about the area and shared some great stories. I would highly recommend him we saw so much in just one day.
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Onair36858260293
May 17, 2024
Fabulous and Flexible tour of Connemara - We had an amazing time with Derek as our private tour guide while staying in Ireland. We were so lucky that he had last minute availability and though it was a long day for us (taking the train from Dublin to Galway then immediately starting the tour), it was so beyond worth it. Connemara is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and as someone who has seen the cliffs of Moher and many other sites around Ireland before, and been to many other scenic spaces around America, Europe and Latin America, this was one of my favorite places in terms of beauty and intrigue. We opted out of the sheepdog part due to timing, but the wild Atlantic way, and the gorgeous views of lakes and ocean and mountains could not be beat. Kylemore is kind of just an added bonus, and it itself is beautiful. The real selling point is the gorgeous country and the incredible tour guide. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to make the most of time in Galway. We had 48 hours in the city total and it was a trip highlight to get to do this tour!! Thank you to Derek and to you as a potential customer- if you are on the fence or debating a big group tour for financial reasons, do this tour. We had an infinitely better time for choosing a private and authentic experience.
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Retiredtraveler122
Apr 21, 2024
Wonderful Connemara full day guided trip - Derek was an incredibly knowledgeable guide who took us on an expanded tour that included Ashford castle, Kong, the fjord, and the lake areas along with the Kylemore Abbey and Joyce sheepdogs. We had to change our date last minute and leave earlier than expected and he very graciously accommodated this as well. Could not have asked for for a better guide of the local area
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E8870whsiobhanh
Jul 24, 2023
Fantastic Thank you - I recently bought some friends over from Malaga and one of the things that I organised was a tour with Derek they all concluded it was the highlight of their stay
Derek brought the history of Galway ,Connemara and Kylemore Abby to life.His knowledge and Delivery had us all spellbound not to mention his lovely personality he also had Such a unique and personal touch throughout the tour travelling through this beautiful part of the world with him was a delightful experience.
I couldn’t recommend him highly enough a must do experience when visiting Galway
Thank you Derek for the great memories
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