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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
By: Lally Tours - Day Tours
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Overview
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.
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Galway
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  • 1
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
    Stop: 2 hours - Admission excluded
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    Pass by Twelve Bens of Connemara
    Pass by Lally Tours - Day Tours
  • 2
    Killary Fjord
    Stop: 15 minutes -
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  • 3
    Spiddal
    Stop: 15 minutes -
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    Pass by Oughterard
  • 4
    Leenane
    Stop: 30 minutes -
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  • 5
    Killary Fjord
    Stop: 15 minutes -
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    Pass by Maam Cross
    Pass by Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
    Pass by Salthill Promenade
You'll return to the starting point
Highlights
  • Save time and money with a comprehensive, great-value Connemara coach tour
  • Stop at Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, and Leenane and Spiddal villages
  • Learn about Irish culture and nature from your local driver/guide
  • Enjoy pickup from Galway city center hotels
What to Expect
Meet your coach in Galway city center or at your central hotel and learn about Connemara culture and the many movies that have filmed there from your friendly local guide. Your first stop is mountainside Leenane village, the setting of 1990’s film The Field, followed by Ireland’s only fjord, Killary Fjord. Next, stop at Kylemore Abbey, a 19th-century castle set on a pretty lake surrounded by mountains. Today, it’s home to Benedictine nuns and award-winning Victorian walled gardens. From here, visit Spiddal, an Irish-speaking village where thatched cottages look onto the beach and North Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the tour, the coach will drop you in the city center.
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Important Information
Departure Point
Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland

Traveler pickup is offered
Please contact us for pick up requests from your centrally located hotel
Departure Time
10:00 AM
Duration
7h 30m
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup (Galway City accommodation pickup must be arranged in advance)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/guide
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance to Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens
  • Entry/Admission - Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
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Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Beautiful road trip
If you like group tours, you should definitely try this one! We got lucky because we had a shiny day! The landscape is magical! Michael our tour guide and driver was very kind and smiling..!
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Date of experience: December 2019
Response from LukeM3017, Front Office Manager at Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Responded 6 days ago
Hi 882dinav, Thank you for taking the time to drop us a review. We are thrilled you had a great day out in Connemara with Micheal. So happy also that the sun decides to shine for the group. Thanks again for the lovely review. We hope to see you again sometime. Safe travels :) Dónal
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Connemara and Cliffs of Moher Tour Bundle
I decided to do the two tour bundle: the day tour of Kylemore Abbey and Connemara, as well as the day tour of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Initially, I was unsure if I wanted to do both tours; however, decided to do so as there was a discount for purchasing in a bundle. I…
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Date of experience: November 2019
Response from LukeM3017, Front Office Manager at Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi paigeam93, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted you had such a good time with Martin on the Connemara tour and John at the Cliffs of Moher/Burren. You are a Lally Tours veteran now lol :) Thank you once again for your kind words and for recommending us. Safe travels, Dónal
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Amazing day!
We had a great trip to Kylemore today with our tour guide Michael. He had so much knowledge on Western Ireland to share with us! The ride was smooth and we stopped frequently for tea and bathroom breaks. The views were beautiful despite a misty and rainy day.
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Response from LukeM3017, Front Office Manager at Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi megamstone. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. I was talking to Michael this morning and he said that yesterday he had such a nice group on board. We are very glad you had a good experience on board with us and we hope you can join us again sometime. Safe travels, Dónal
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Tour of Connemara
John was our driver for the day and he was full of wonderful information along our route! We enjoyed every single moment! I highly suggest you go off season (the end of October is good) when there are fewer tourists (and no waiting in lines!).
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Date of experience: November 2019
Response from LukeM3017, Front Office Manager at Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi lucytravler, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a mighty 5* review! It is great to visit Connemara all year round but when the weather cooperates in winter, i do not know of many more beautiful places. Thank you once again for your kind words. I will be sure to pass these along to John who will be delighted. Safe travels, Dónal
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Highy Recommend
John was an excellent guide and drive!. His knowledge and love of Ireland came through in every detail he shared. It was so relaxing to not be driving ourselves and we were able to see much more than we would have on our own. I highly recommend this tour and would go on it again…
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Date of experience: July 2019
Response from Luke M, Front Office Manager at Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Responded 5 weeks ago
Hi rajaxmidwest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review! We are delighted you had such a good time with John, and we will be sure to pass along your compliments. Thank you once again for your kind words. Safe travels, Dónal
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