Connemara Day Tour
Full Day Excursion visiting the highlights of Connemara
Discover Connemara, a beautifully scenic region just north of Galway City with Lally Tours. This tour includes stops at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Gardens, Leenane Village, Killary Fjord and the village of An Spidéal overlooking Galway Bay.
Discover Ireland’s Gaeltacht (Irish Language Speaking) region’s rich cultural heart. Explore Ireland’s wildest, most unspoilt countryside, which is covered with dramatic mountains, ancient bog lakes, golden beaches, and stunning valleys.
This journey explores the traditional way of life on the Emerald Isle’s west coast as well as the history that has formed the area. Be prepared to hear some locals’ stories and pick up a bit of the Irish language.
Connemara Day Tour tickets & prices
What to expect on your Connemara Tour 📸
A full-day tour to Connemara with a knowledgeable guide, a region renowned for its untamed natural beauty and wonderful scenry. Listen to your guide, brimming with local knowledge as you journey from Galway as they explain the history of the Irish language and how, despite its declining standing in the rest of Ireland, Connemara still claims it as its own native tongue. Exit the coach and explore the rivers and lakes that flow from The Twelve Bens Mountains that form the awe-inspiring backdrop to this gorgeous region. You’ll also visit famous Irish locations such as Killary Harbour, An Spidéal, Kylemore Abbey and Leenane. In Leenane, for example you’ll learn why Hollywood producers chose this setting for films like Marley & Me (Starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston).
Tour stops
- Leenane Village
- Killary Fjord
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens
- An Spidéal
Included in the Connemara Tour
- Admission to Kylemore Abbey and Walled Garden
- Free Cancellation for 24 Hour after booking
- An Entirely Guided Day Tour
- Free Hotel Pick-Up
- Free onboard WiFi, Toilets, and Charging Ports
Check-in for departure: 09:45am at Hyde Hotel, Forster Street, Galway (Location)
Back to Galway City: Approx 5:30pm
Connemara Tour FAQs
What are the highlights of the Connemara Day Tour?
Village of Leenane: This little community between the mountains of Connemara is simply brimming with vibrant Irish charm and constantly shifting colors on the landscape.
Killary Fjord: The natural border between counties Galway and Mayo is served by Ireland’s one fjord. This offers beautiful views and is a must-stop for photos.
Kylemore Abbey: This extravagant nineteenth-century abbey was erected by Mitchell Henry as a present for his wife, Margaret, and is lavishly situated on a scenic lake.
An Spidéal: The Wild Atlantic Way coastal drive runs along South Connemara in the second half of the tour, but not before we stop at the beautiful beach town village of An Spidéal.
What does the Connemara Day Tour include?
- Free Cancellation for 24 hours after booking
- Access to Kylemore Abbey and walled garden
- Fully escorted day trip
- Free Hotel Pickup
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