From Galway: Guided Tour of Connemara and Extended Visit to National Park

Our distinctive Connemara Day Tour comprises of a 3 hour interval allowing tourists to traverse the over 3000 hectares of the Connemara National Park, all while experiencing the best parts of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Claddagh - Departing Galway we head out via The Claddagh, home of the famous Claddagh Ring.
  • Salthill Promenade - On our left the Salthill Promenade and Galway Bay.
  • Barna - First little village on our tour, Barna. Once a thriving fishing village.
  • Spiddal - ‘An Spidéal’ meaning ‘The Hospital’ in Irish. Spiddal marks the start of the ‘Gealtacht’ or Irish speaking area.
  • Costelloe - Once home to Bruce Ismay, CEO of White Star Lines and Titanic survivor.
  • Screebe - A quick photostop at the picturesque little waterfall.
  • Connemara - We travel through the bog lands of Connemara, formed over millions of years,
  • Clifden - Founded in 1812 by John D’Arcy and referred to as ‘the Capital of Connemara’ also home to the annual Connemara Pony Show,
  • Clifden Castle - This ruined manor house was built in early 19th century by John D’Arcy, founder of Clifden.
  • Sky Road - Renowned worldwide for heart stopping twists and turns, the Sky Road swoops and soars above the Atlantic Ocean. One of the ‘Discovery Points’ on the Wild Atlantic Way.
  • Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre - Our main stop on this tour, you now have 3 hours to explore the 3000+ hectares of mountain, bog, grasslands and woodlands.
  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden - A quick photostop at Kylemore Abbey. Built in the 1860’s by Mitchell Henry as a wedding gift to his wife Margaret.
  • Quiet Man Bridge - A photo on The Quiet Man Bridge, used in the 1960’s movie of the same name, is a must for all John Wayne fans.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to Kylemore Abbey - tickets can be purchased from the driver at discounted rates, cash only.
  • Hotel Pickup
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Merchants Road
Tour departs: Merchants Road, Galway outside the Kinlay Hostel, H91 F2KT at 09:30. Please present 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour returns: Merchants Road, Galway at 18:30.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rebecca_s
Jul 11, 2024
Fun and scenic day! - My family and I had a great time on this tour with Mike who was an excellent driver! We learned a lot about Connemara and got to stop at several very cool locations. We even got to feed some sheep! We decided to do the hike and it was very scenic. We had time for a leisurely lunch at the café in the national park as well. It was a great way to hike in Ireland without having to drive out to the national park yourself, especially because my family and I did not have a car. It was a great day, I highly recommend!
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Matthiasso7545dg
Jul 9, 2024
Great experience - It was a great experience that gave us a tour of the Connemara region and informed us of many facts along the way to our destination. Mike the driver was very nice and I recommend this tour to anyone wanting to tour the large region to get the best experience.
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Mary_s
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing views and great guide! - Our driver Jerry was great and knowledgeable and made sure we could take advantage of several scenic views along the way. He warned everyone regarding the hike option of the national park to make sure everyone was aware of what that would look like. We chose to do the abbey instead and had an amazing time there.
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Martin_s
Jun 30, 2024
Great trip! - Great trip, friendly chauffeur/guide (Mike) who told us a lot about life in Connemara and a beautiful view from Diamond Hill.
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Abigail_j
Jun 29, 2024
I didn’t think it was... - I didn’t think it was possible for this trip to get any better, and then we made a stop along the way where we got to feed the sheep!
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Tanja_r
Jun 20, 2024
Wonderful day - Michael was a wonderful guide. He gave us a lot of information as we drove through the beautiful countryside. Highly recommend.
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Gideon_s
Jun 19, 2024
Horses - The bog fields and the sky road. Great sceneries and Mike did a great job with his local stories. A splendid trip.
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Susan_e
Jun 15, 2024
Great day! - Great info from Mike during the ride that added to the overall experience. All the stops were worthwhile. We chose to visit the Abbey. Interesting history and beautiful buildings and grounds. The chapel was undergoing exterior renovation but you could still go inside - calm, beautiful, and filled with light.
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Janet_b
Jun 10, 2024
Beautiful abbey - Mike was a great guide. Pointed out many interesting places and facts during the trip. Due to weather we didn’t visit park but the abbey was wonderful
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Snoopycar
Jun 18, 2024
Very rude and aggressive behavior of a Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours driver just because my holding a leaflet of a rival - I joined the Wild Atlantic Way day tour to Kylemore Abbey this morning. Before departure we went to the Kinlay Hostel to use their washroom and I picked up a tour leaflet at their reception counter. Suddenly another driver ( not the driver for my tour) from Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours snatched the leaflet from my hand when I was walking to my tour bus. He tore the leaflet into half and mumbled something. Shocked and bewildered I didn’t understand nor immediately responded to this very rude behavior. I sent a message on the bus to Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours. Their response: No apologies. Leaflets of rival are not allowed on their vehicles for some reasons. Competition should not justify any rude, aggressive and uncivilized behavior especially to innocent clients. Sadly Wild Atlantic Way Day tours gives competition and the Irish hospitality industry a bad name. Even more sadly, in fact their driver Mike for my tour is a very good driver and his service is good.
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