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Connemara Guided Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey and Scenic Beauty of Leenane Village
4.8
701 Ratings
Galway
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:
1 day
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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, despite its dwindling presence in the rest of Ireland.
- 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
- Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
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
4.8
(701 Ratings)
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Diane
Aug 29, 2024
Gorgeous abbey and countryside - Great tour! Macdara was an excellent driver and tour guide. Loved his sense of humor and learned so much about the history of Ireland!We all enjoyed our day so much.
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Adventure49242426902
Aug 28, 2024
A Great Experience!! - Sean, our bus driver, gave us an excellent tour, information, and advice. Kylemore Abbey was beautiful. One could spend an entire day there visiting all the available areas and gardens. It was very well tended and the entire operation was a well oiled machine. Absolutely Gorgeous!!
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Beth_f
Aug 28, 2024
An interesting day and a quick trip from Gallway. - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and added additional details we wouldn't have otherwise known.
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E5157arjessicac
Aug 27, 2024
A delightful and educational trip - Our trip was fantastic from beginning to end. Our guide/driver was Macdara, I learnt so much about not just the Abbey and the villages but about Irish history and culture which really enriched my appreciation of the country. He was really personable and happy to give advice and tips for places to visit. Everything was on time, well planned out with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.
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608lolop
Aug 26, 2024
lally‘s tour for sure! - Absolutly fabulous!well organised, Sean S is an amazing driver and guide , very knowledgeable! learned a lot about Ireland and the irish history.
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Marifrancesm2024
Aug 25, 2024
Bravo Sean S….great tour guide - We had an incredible tour…Sean S provided incredible Irish history while driving us through the great land of Connemara. Bus was comfortable… we had a busy fun day!!….
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Janice_d
Aug 24, 2024
Terrific tour - Our driver was amazing, Macdara was a wealth of information and humor. He answered ques that were asked and was courteous. Would definitely recommend. There was time for breaks and 2 hrs in Kylemore
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Kathy_f
Aug 30, 2024
Great day - Sean, our driver, was very knowledgeable and spun a good yarn.
Kylemore Abbey was set in a beautiful and serene setting. And the countryside along the way was breathtaking taking.
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Maps52230220590
Aug 28, 2024
Lovely but Wet - The weather was less than ideal, it rained the entire time but that’s not the tours fault. Our guide was great! We really loved how he gave us bits of knowledge about the locations we were passing along the way. We wished we could have stayed longer at Kylemore Abbey but there really wasn’t enough time to do ALL of the grounds and eat lunch.
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Davidm_b
Aug 26, 2024
An Excellent Day - It was an interesting to tour the grounds and see the grandeur of time past. We had toured Biltmore Estate in the past and the Abbey reminded us of it. Also the food in the Kitchen was excellent and worthy of the trip by itself.
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