Connemara Guided Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey and Scenic Beauty of Leenane Village

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Connemara, immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty and rich history of the region. Visit Kylemore Abbey and learn about the Irish language’s significance in Connemara.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oughterard - Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2016 was 1,318. It is located about 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day guided excursion of Connemara, a region renowned for its untouched scenic beauty and rough terrains. Take a journey through the symbolic Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens. As you travel, your knowledgeable driver/guide will reveal the origins of the Irish language, and explain why it remains the primary language of Connemara,…

Location
HYDE Hotel
Forster Street
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 9.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Guiness03
Jan 8, 2025
Great day trip - Great day trip through Connemara to Kylemore Abbey, and then back to Galway along the coast. Michael was a wonderful guide who shared a lot of great information about the area as we traveled through the countryside. We wished we had more time at Kylemore Abbey, but it's hard to fit everything in in one day, especially during the winter when it gets dark early.
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Nathan_s
Jan 6, 2025
We had a wonderful time... - We had a wonderful time at Kylemore Abbey. Our driver was Seamus and he was terrific. He provided helpful information on the area made the ride more enjoyable. Of note - I left my phone on the bus and he was so considerate that he drove it back to us at our hotel. We truly appreciated his thoughtfulness and his kindness. The trip provided our family a chance to see the countryside and Kylemore was a lovely place. The food at the restaurant was excellent!
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Alysia_c
Jan 1, 2025
Highly recommend - Really great tour, excellent guide, very funny and informative. Well timed, never felt rushed or like we were wasting time
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Delightedcustomer
Dec 31, 2024
Must visit - especially with Lallys - This trip was amazing Michael is an absolute legend - great entertainer really, boy can he talk, superb information given really made the trip. Kylemore Abbey is amazing definitely worth a visit much to see and do there, great history attached to it. Really an enjoyable experience!
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Ericra7738yo
Dec 30, 2024
Connemara tour - We had a fantastic trip through Connemara stopping at Kylemore Abbey. Our driver Michael was a considerate and funny guide, he shared fascinating insights about the places we stopped at along the way, highly recommended!
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Chiara
Dec 24, 2024
A must - A really great experience to discover Connemara. The tour is well organized, and let you the time to properly visit any site. We did it in a small bus and it was really great. I 100% recommend if you are looking to discover Connemara’s landscape
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Richagupta266
Dec 11, 2024
Gorgeous view!! - Went on this trip since I was in Galway for 2 days. Was a great idea. Met a few other solo travellers and we had a great time. Michael was a very sweet and great guide. Made the journey fun and also stopped at all picturesque places to get us some great shots!! Thank you
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455ciskak
Dec 10, 2024
Stunning Connemara! - Connemara was amazing! There were plenty of opportunities to take photos. Michael was an excellent guide, and very knowledgeable about the area.
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575jeremiahs
Nov 27, 2024
Tremendous tour and tour guide - Our tour guide, Michael was amazing. Not only was he knowledgable and good natured, he deftly updated our itinerary in response to road closures caused by storm damage. Michael ensured we enjoyed a full day’s journey. The Connemara region is incredibly beautiful and Kylemore was lovely. We had a lovely chat with one of the remaining nuns. We couldn’t believe how little the tickets cost considering what one gets for the price. A fantastic tour/road trip.
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Walterwhite52
Dec 31, 2024
Connemara and Kylemore - The tour allowed us to see many parts of the beautiful countryside - I definitely recommend. The trip did seem a bit rushed, but it was about what I expected. Kylemore Abbey has a great garden, and the actual Abbey is picturesque from the outside, but the inside is a bit underwhelming. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Ireland, as the topography is very different from other parts of the country, with mountains, fjords, and lakes.
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