Private Connemara Day Tour: Explore Rugged Scenery & Spectacular Views in Ireland
4.9
24 Ratings
Oughterard

Embark on a private Connemara day tour and immerse yourself in the rugged scenery and spectacular views of Ireland. Discover hidden gems and create unforgettable memories with Connemara Chauffeurs.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aughnanure Castle - Built by the O’Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. (Closed between November & March)
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Experience the striking and rough landscapes of Connemara in a private chauffeured vehicle, while soaking up some of Ireland’s most awe-inspiring scenic sights. Traveling westwards from Galway city, Connemara’s villages will appear before you as a vibrant roadmap of communities and hidden treasures ready to be discovered, from the Gaelic-speaking South…

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Location
Aughnanure Castle
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sue
Oct 21, 2025
Connemara - Bogdan was a very good driver and very informative. Note, the sheepdog demonstration was closed for the season even though advertised as open in October. This was disappointing, however, we still had a very good day.
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Mjpen
Oct 2, 2025
An amazing day in Connemara! - Our private driver, Patrick, was fantastic! He was friendly, very knowledgeable and a safe driver. He took us up the Connemara coast and to visit Kylemore Abbey. Patrick went out of his way to discover some sacred wells and standing stones for us to view, as I had requested in advance. He pointed out castles and took us through an amazing ancient abbey. It was well worth the cost to have such an amazing driver and to tailor the trip to our preferences. I highly recommend!
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Catherine_r
Sep 27, 2025
Connemara Day trip from Galway - Wonderful and memorable all day outing with our own driver, Pat, who regaled us with veryinteresting stories about local life, and historical backgrounds of places we visited. It was especially great to have someone else do the driving and give our family a break, to enjoy all the incredible scenery. Connemara is spectacular, especially in good weather, and so glad we did this on our first visit to Ireland! We highly recommend this tour, and our fabulous driver Pat, who made it especially enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly approach. Well worth the cost. Thank you, Pat !!
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Lisa_b
Sep 16, 2025
Highly Recommend - Hugo was a wonderful guide on our Private Connemara Day Tour. He was very nice to chat with and gave us lots of information. We even made a couple of unplanned stops that were very nice to see. I highly recommend this tour. The celery was beautiful!
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Inspiration721349
Aug 7, 2025
Fergus was both kind and knowledgable . He went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. Breathtaking scenery! - The scenery was breathtaking. Our driver went out of his way to assure we had the perfect day! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Galway!
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364debra
Jul 5, 2025
Connemara Tour - A very good driver who was very knowledgeable of the area. He was friendly and professional and the car was clean and comfortable
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Robert_l
May 30, 2025
DC was an excellent... - DC was an excellent guide. We were able to adjust our itinerary on the fly to accommodate our interests. It was wonderful to have only 4 people in the car rather than being on a big bus.
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167colleeng
May 29, 2025
The perfect way to explore Connemara - ask for John! - It was a delight to spend the day exploring Connemara with John. From the moment he picked us up, his caring, personalized style made it a day we’ll never forget. We loved the chance to travel the backroads, learn about life in Ireland and stop at many gems off the beaten track - like a former castle turned into a hotel, and a viewpoint where you can see the whole bay. John helped make my sister’s dream come true to see the Sheep Dogs in action & going to Kylemore Abbey was a true highlight. Thank you John for the great day - we hope to join you again one day!
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Shubha_a
May 24, 2025
Excellent your - Fergus was excellent and made our trip worthwhile and memorable and would highly recommend this tour
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Cynthia_c
Sep 15, 2024
Enjoyable - We enjoyed the Sheep Dog exhibition, the Kilemore Abby and the scenic drives through the fjord and Skye Road. D.C. was a great guide and provided us with helpful information and accommodated our requests. He as even nice enough to give us some tips for the rest of our stay!
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