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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Jennifernw5443mb
Mar 27, 2025
Wonderful tour with Michael - Michael was an amazing guide! He had us entertained, well-informed, and he even made stories about peat interesting! :) Would highly recommend - Michael was delightful!
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Don_c
Mar 26, 2025
Our driver, Shane, was... - Our driver, Shane, was very friendly and engaging. He was extremely knowledgeable and lent personal experiences growing up in the area.
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Seattlewoos
Mar 19, 2025
Love the guided tour especially to those small towns along the way - When you go on these type of tour, often people might be bored on the coach ride because the small towns/villages and seems to be beautiful but the same scenery could put you into sleep. However this tour with the guide who is so knowledgeable about the countryside giving you all the interesting facts about the places, he also made it fun, his storytelling was very entertaining. And he does play music here or there so you won’t be bored of listening to him only. I started to enjoy those smaller group tours more!
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285rafaelal
Mar 17, 2025
Thank you Seamus! - Had a lovely day trip in the beautiful Connemara. Our guide and driver Seamus was great, very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Leahsb8962uo
Mar 14, 2025
Easy day tour with knowledgeable & lovely guide - Our family of three took Michael's tour from Galway to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey and had an amazing time. Michael was funny, kind, and punctual, and we thoroughly enjoyed our full day on the bus (which was very comfortable, I'd add). I'd highly recommend Lally Tours and Michael.
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G2804qfcarolines
Mar 12, 2025
Informative knowledgable trip - Mike was very knowledgeable about the local area and had obviously built good relationships with local people. There was an incident with a difficult driver which he handled with patience and tact. The only disappoint was that all the attractions in Cong were closed until April just to be aware of you are going earlier in the year
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E4542pwdanielleb
Mar 3, 2025
Great tour! - Great tour! Guide was knowledgeable and helpful with tips on how to make the best of your time at stops. I had a good time exploring the Castle and Gardens. We were given plenty of time to explore and this time of year there was very few tourists. Also, the views were beautiful from the bus so never a dull moment. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Danielle_b
Mar 1, 2025
Great tour. Guide was... - Great tour. Guide was knowledgeable and helpful with tips. I had a good time exploring the gardens and castle. The views were beautiful from the bus to as we traveled.
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Tirsanoac
Feb 27, 2025
Recommended 100% - Really amazing Tour, Michael was the guide and made us feel very comfortable. The weather was pretty good. Kylemore Abbey takes you back to the past and is wonderful.
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Zuzanna
Feb 22, 2025
Lally tour. Seamus - An amazing experience, Seamus was a wonderful guide with incredible knowledge of this beautiful region. Beautiful views and a well organised tour that showcases an amazing region Would recommend to anyone
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