Connemara Day Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey & Gardens

The Connemara Day Tour departing from Galway offers a selection of a 3-hour primary stop:
Option 1: Spend 3 hours exploring the Connemara National Park.
Option 2: Enjoy 3 hours at Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Garden.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galway - The tour vehicle departs from Merchants Road, Galway, outside the Kinlay Hostel at 09:30. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
  • Claddagh Jewellers - Turning left into the Claddagh, St. Mary’s Church, a Dominican Church for nearly 500 years, will be on the right. The Claddagh Ring, a traditional wedding ring from the former…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Driver / guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to Kylemore Abbey - Tickets can be purchased from the driver at discounted rates, cash only.
  • Hotel Pickup
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Merchants Road
Tour departs: Merchants Road, Galway outside the Kinlay Hostel, H91 F2KT at 09:30. Tour vehicle will have 'Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours' branding. Please present 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour returns: Merchants Road, Galway at 18:30
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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970russt
Jul 1, 2025
Well Worth the Money - Patrick was an amazing tour guide- funny, informative, kind and attentive. We learned so much and had fun doing so. The drive was comfortable and the stops breathtakingly beautiful.
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Alexa_p
Jun 26, 2025
Recommend for those who want to get a taste of the Kylemore Abbey w/o driving themselves - If you are looking to see glimpses of the mountains and get to the Kylemore Abbey without driving yourself, I recommend this option. The tour company was on time and the itinerary was exactly as listed. I debated back and forth between this trip and another that only spent 2 hours at Kylemore. I would say that 3 hours is the minimum to spend at Kylemore as there is a lot to do (gardens, animals, Abbey, church, mausoleum, etc.). The bus driver was kind and courteous. If you are prone to motion sickness, I’d recommend bringing bovine or arriving early to sit up front as a few folks were nauseous. Quick note to anyone who goes on these type of tours: please do NOT talk for the entire 3 hour drive over the bus driver who is giving a tour of the sites we are passing by. Why would you sign up for a tour if you don’t want to listen at all and have your own conversations? It’s incredibly obnoxious, please don’t be these kind of people and ruin the experience for others.
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Kate_h
Jun 6, 2025
Wild Atlantic Way Day Tour - Excellent tour guide and driver! Thank you Paddy and Pawel. We really enjoyed our tour! My husband and I believe it was well worth the money.
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David_m
Jun 1, 2025
Saw the countryside and... - Saw the countryside and abbey. The trip was excellent, exactly as advertised. Definitely worth the time and expense.
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Lisashlosangeles
May 28, 2025
Just do it! - A gorgeous place, even in the rain. The garden would be even more impressive in better weather and the abbey has a commanding view in an extraordinary location. Connemara is also lovely and the guide was excellent!
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Michelle_l
May 20, 2025
Our driver Mike was very... - Our driver Mike was very informative. It was a great experience and he even had a few surprises for us.
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653gitav
May 13, 2025
Paddy and Paul are the best! - Loved this tour with Paddy and Paul! Paddy was super knowledgeable and left us feeling connected to the rich culture and history of Galway and Connemara. We stopped at the most beautiful locations along the way. Highly recommend doing this tour with Paddy and Paul!
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Zana
May 12, 2025
The driver Lee was wonderful! - The driver Lee was wonderful. Trip nice very informative. Bus was comfortable also. Was drizzling and cool. Loved the Abby.
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Anna_v
Jun 27, 2025
Specify the excursions better - Which was disappointing the hike to the park And that you must choose to go to the abbey I won't recommend it to friends
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Monettemagdy
May 30, 2025
Most irresponsible arrogant and rude staff - The driver and head office are extremely arrogant rude and irresponsible. The driver left me stranded in the Kylemore Abby in the middle of no where and just returned without giving it the slightest thought. He said he wil meet the group at 4 pm in the parking to leave. There were 2 parking lots. I went to the exact place where he left us at 3:40 and there was nothing. At 4:00 I went to the security to ask if they have seen him and they said he already left. It turned out he was parking at the other parking lot, only a couple of meters away and he left at 4:02 pm . I called the head office and they said it was not their problem. This is the most arrogant and irresponsible attitude I have ever seen.
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From $59
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).