Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip from Galway

Very good. The guide/driver Bosco was excellent, friendly, and explained everything very well and in great detail.

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Majestic mountains, dreamlike castles, endless lakes... On our Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip, we'll discover the fascinating history and most beautiful scenery of western Ireland.

Details

Duration

7 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by minibus or coach
Entry to Kylemore Abbey
English–speaking guide

Not included

Food and drink

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.3

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July 25, 2026
Anónimo
Donostia, Spain
Highly recommended excursion. All the places you visit are breathtaking. The guide was very friendly; it's true that if you don't understand any Engli...
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September 13, 2026
Rita G
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Very good. The guide/driver Bosco was excellent, friendly, and explained everything very well and in great detail.
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September 8, 2026
Luisa Alonso Wittke
Spain
A very good guide. He explained everything in a very interesting way and it was quite easy to understand.
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September 1, 2026
Maria Carmen Teresa
Mérida, Spain
Fantastic experience. The scenery is spectacular, unforgettable. The guide was excellent. I would definitely do it again.
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August 21, 2026
Miguel González
Madrid, Spain
The activity was good; perhaps I would suggest an explanatory brochure in Spanish since there are quite a few participants of this nationality or Span...
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June 12, 2026
Concepcion
Valencia, Spain
The landscapes are beautiful and the abbey is spectacular.
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April 1, 2026
Martin
Mendoza, Argentina
Me pareció bastante aburrida
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August 24, 2025
Mireia Valls
Barcelona, Spain
We crossed Conemara National Park to reach Kylemore and visit. Along the way, we made some technical stops and other beautiful ones, like the Leenaun ...
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August 20, 2025
Anónimo
Spain
It was a very enjoyable and pleasant tour. The guide explained each place you passed by, as well as interesting facts about the places we visited. How...
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July 14, 2025
César Rodríguez
Atlacomulco De Fabel, Mexico
The Abbey is very beautiful and interesting, but honestly, as the other reviews say, two hours isn't enough; you have to rush and barely have enough t...
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Majestic mountains, dreamlike castles, endless lakes... On our Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip, we'll discover the fascinating history and most beautiful scenery of western Ireland.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from the Hyde Hotel in Galway and set off on our day trip through Connemara's rugged beauty. We'll begin by heading towards the Connemara National Park, which we'll see from our vehicle.

After a 1-hour drive, we'll make a short stop in the village of Leenane. You'll have 30 minutes of free time here to stroll around the quiet streets of this hillside village. If you need a little pick-me-up, we recommend having an Irish coffee or a whisky at one of the local pubs.

Having reconvened, we'll head to Killary Fjord. This is Ireland's only fjord, and it serves as a natural border between the counties of Galway and Mayo. Its spectacular scenery will help us to understand the natural geographical changes that have taken place in this area over a period of millions of years. Don't forget your camera!

Next, we'll drive to Kylemore Abbey on the banks of Pollacappul Lough. This breathtaking site was built in the 19th century by the politician Mitchell Henry as a gift for his wife.

You'll have 2 hours of free time to tour this building and discover why it was so important to the locals after the Great Famine. Today, the abbey is owned by Benedictine nuns and features a miniature Gothic church and walled Victorian gardens.

During the second half of our tour, we'll drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and stop at the village of An Spidéal. Here, you'll have 15 minutes of free time to walk through the streets and admire the traditional thatched houses.

We'll then make our way back to Galway and drop you off in the city centre around 5:30 pm.

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Majestic mountains, dreamlike castles, endless lakes... On our Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip, we'll discover the fascinating history and most beautiful scenery of western Ireland.

Description

Next, we'll drive to Kylemore Abbey on the banks of Pollacappul Lough. This breathtaking site was built in the 19th century by the politician Mitchell Henry as a gift for his wife.

We'll then make our way back to Galway and drop you off in the city centre around 5:30 pm.

Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip