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Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour
(137) Reviews
County Galway
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour - Experience Best of the West of Ireland
Elevate your trip to Galway with our exclusive Connemara day tour, meticulously designed to immerse yourself in Irish culture and history.
Kylemore Abbey: Step into a Victorian fairy tale with a visit to one of Ireland's most romantic landmarks. Explore the stunning 19th-century castle and Benedictine monastery, nestled beneath the majestic Twelve Bens mountains.
The Sheepdog Show: A Living Tradition Witness the magic of Ireland's rural heritage come to life with our captivating Sheepdog Show. It's more than a demonstration—it's a spectacle that tugs at your heartstrings. Led by Joe, a pass...
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
HYDE Hotel
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 10.15am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
Return
Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour
(137) Reviews
County Galway
About
Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour - Experience Best of the West of Ireland
Elevate your trip to Galway with our exclusive Connemara day tour, meticulously designed to immerse yourself in Irish culture and history.
Kylemore Abbey: Step into a Victorian fairy tale with a visit to one of Ireland's most romantic landmarks. Explore the stunning 19th-century castle and Benedictine monastery, nestled beneath the majestic Twelve Bens mountains.
The Sheepdog Show: A Living Tradition Witness the magic of Ireland's rural heritage come to life with our captivating Sheepdog Show. It's more than a demonstration—it's a spectacle that tugs at your heartstrings. Led by Joe, a pass...
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
HYDE Hotel
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 10.15am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
Return
Itinerary
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Maum
Pass through the stunning Maum Valley and take in the sights of the rolling mountains and valleys of the Connemara region
*Please note this time is approximate*
10 minutes
2
Connemara
Travelling through the Connemara region, you will have a couple of photo stops to give you the opportunity to capture the beauty of the region. Traverse by mountains, lakes, rugged valleys, sheep and typical Irish landscapes in this relatively untouched part of Ireland.
3
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Explore the abbey's elegant rooms and learn about its fascinating history—from its origins as a romantic castle to its transformation into a monastery by Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during World War I. Our knowledgeable guides will share captivating stories of the people who lived here and the events that shaped this remarkable place.
2 hours
4
Leenane
Take in the picturesque village of Leenane, grab some lunch and marvel at Killary Fjord, Ireland's only natural fjord.
*Please note this time is approximate*
45 minutes
5
Joyce Country Sheepdogs
Witness a traditional Sheep Dog Demonstration, a spectacle deeply rooted in our farming history. Experience the awesome bond between man and dog, as the sheepdogs follow every command from their shepherd.
You will also have the opportunity to interact with the sheep and the dogs; and learn more about this important aspect of Connemara culture.
*Admission fee included*
Please note this time is approximate
