A full day, guided tour of Connemara, an area famed for it’s unspoiled natural beauty and rugged landscapes. Spend time exploring the iconic Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens. Along the way, listen to your expert driver/guide share the origin of the Irish language and how it is still the native language of Connemara, despite its diminishing status in the rest of Ireland.

Departing from Galway at 10:00 AM, you begin your fully guided tour of Connemara & Cong at our first photo stop near the scenic Inagh Valley. Our main stop is the enchanting Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. The admission fee for Kylemore Abbey is charged separately at the discounted price of €14 per person (tickets are purchased in cash from your driver). Admission includes entrance to the Abbey, the shuttle bus to the walled gardens and entry to the Neo Gothic Church. There is also a restaurant where you can purchase a hearty lunch and a gift shop for souvenirs. After this visit you explore the wilder Connemara regions visiting Killary Fjord and experience the stark beauty of the valleys of Connemara through the hidden Lough Nafooey route. Arriving in Cong village, you will enjoy a 45-minute break to inspect the ruins of the Old Abbey and take a walk in Cong Woods, wander the streets made famous by the Quiet Man movie before returning to Galway by approximately 18:00

Our Connemara Day Tour from Galway offers a choice of 3 hour main stop: Option 1. - 3 hours in the Connemara National Park. Option 2. - 3 hours in the Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden.

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 passionate farmer, this show transcends entertainment! Experience Leenane Village, and many photo stops in Connemara along the way!

Our Connemara Day Tour from Galway includes a choice of 3 hour main stop: Option 1. - 3 hours in the Connemara National Park Option 2. - 3 hours in the Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden.

This guided day trip from Galway takes in the highlights of Galway Bay and wild and rugged Connemara along the new Wild Atlantic Way route. You will see thatched cottages, dry stone walls, mountains, woodlands, rivers, streams, lakes, Connemara ponies, amazing beaches, deserted islands, wilderness bog landscapes and experience the tranquility and isolation of Connemara. Visit the magic of Kylemore Abbey and its romantic Victorian gardens (admission not included). Then it’s back on the coach for a weaving drive through the desolate Inagh Valley, between the majestic Maumturk and Twelve Bens mountains. Finish your tour with stops to see the legendary Connemara Giant and Quiet Man Bridge before returning to Galway City.