• Paddywagon Tours - Departing from Dublin, the tour heads west for an exciting day trip to Connemara. As we journey across Ireland’s midlands, there will be a stop for refreshments and a chance to stretch. Upon reaching Connemara, the tour visits the charming village of Cong, a national Tidy-Town winner and the filming location for the Oscar-winning movie, “The Quiet Man.”
• Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience - Enjoy a visit to the family farm and historic underground mine at Glengowla. The atmospheric show mines below ground are complemented by demonstrations of traditional farming methods, including turf cutting and sheepdog handling, above ground.
• Connemara - Experience a breathtaking road trip with views of Joyce Country and the Connemara mountains. The journey continues through Connemara’s wilderness, featuring unique landscapes, stunning lakes, valleys, and mountain scenery. Despite past hardships, the predominantly Gaelic community here works to preserve rural culture and the traditional Irish lifestyle. The return to Galway passes through the scenic Maam Valley, with its unparalleled beauty and the lakes of Connemara nestled among the Twelve Bens mountains. The route back follows the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline, Galway, and the Aran Islands.
• Galway - Arriving in Galway, known as the city of tribes and once home to Christopher Columbus, visitors will find Ireland’s traditional capital and some of its finest traditional musicians. A 2-hour stop allows for leisurely exploration of the city, including highlights like the Spanish Arch, St. Nicholas Cathedral, the vibrant Shop Street, or perhaps sampling the world-famous Galway Bay oysters.
• Paddy’s Palace - The tour departs Galway at 17:00, returning to Dublin around 7:30 pm.

• On-board WiFi
• Professional guide
• All taxes, fees and handling charges included
• USB ports at every seat
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Live commentary on board

• Gratuities
• Food and Drink

Connemara is genuinely the untouched realm of Ireland, deeply affected during the catastrophic potato famine of 1847-1851. Despite its desolate appearance, it maintains its inherent allure. 

Its stunning lakes, picturesque castles, stone barriers, and abandoned valleys have made it a popular setting for several big-screen productions, including The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and The Guard featuring Brendan Gleeson. 

The tour not only acquaints you with this spectacular Irish region but also includes a two-hour stopover in Galway city. This provides ample opportunity to discover the key features of this conventional, vibrant, and stunning indigenous metropolis.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
• If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.

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