Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Day Tour from Galway
Visit Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Gardens on this daily tour from Galway, taking in the Sky Road and Inagh Valley along the way. Rated 4.9 out of 5 by over 3,600 travellers.
Start Point
Merchants Road, Galway
Duration
9 Hours
Price
From €45 per person
Difficulty
Easy
4.8 ★ (190 reviews)Tour Overview
Running daily all year round, this Kylemore Abbey tour from Galway also brings you into the heart of Connemara, from Galway Bay to the foot of the Twelve Bens, with a choice of main stop between the historic Kylemore Abbey and the Connemara National Park. Departing Galway at 09:30, the day takes in some of the region’s best-known viewpoints, including the Sky Road above Clifden, before winding home through the Inagh Valley. It’s one of the most popular ways to reach Kylemore Abbey from Galway in a single day, without needing your own transport.
If you’d prefer the Connemara National Park guaranteed rather than a choice of stop, see our Connemara National Park day tour from Galway.
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Meet outside Kinlay Hostel, Merchants Road, Galway (arrive 15 minutes early). Your driver/guide takes you out through the Claddagh and Salthill, then west along Galway Bay through Barna, Furbo, and the Gaeltacht village of Spiddal, before heading into the heart of Connemara on the Galway to Kylemore Abbey route.
A photo stop at this picturesque waterfall, in landscape that has inspired writers and musicians, including French songwriter Michel Sardou.
A stop at Derryclare Lough, at the entrance to the Inagh Valley, with the Twelve Bens mountain range as a backdrop and Pine Island just offshore.
Half an hour to explore the unofficial capital of Connemara, founded in 1812, with links to Marconi’s first transatlantic radio message and the Alcock and Brown transatlantic flight.
A photo stop on this 16km circular route rising above the Atlantic Ocean, with panoramic views over Clifden Bay and its islands.
Choose between exploring the National Park’s walking trails, including the Diamond Hill Walk, or visiting Kylemore Abbey, built in 1867 as a private castle and now home to Benedictine Nuns. Discounted Kylemore Abbey tickets can be purchased from your driver/guide (cash only).
A further photo stop in the Inagh Valley, one of Connemara’s most scenic spots, with peatlands, mountains, and grazing sheep.
A stop at the village of Recess, home to the Connemara Giant statue and one of the sources of the famous green Connemara Marble.
Tour concludes at Merchants Road, Galway, passing the Quiet Man Bridge and through Oughterard, gateway to Connemara, on the way back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is offered as a choice of main stop during the tour.
No, entry to Kylemore Abbey is not included. Reduced-price Kylemore Abbey tickets can be purchased directly from your driver/guide (cash only).
Gratuities, food & drinks, and entry/admission fees (including Kylemore Abbey).
Yes, infants must sit on a lap as there is no separate infant seating.
Yes.
Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear.
Cancellations made 1 day or less before the tour are charged in full (100%).
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