• Clifden - Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as “the Capital of Connemara”.
• Christ Church Clifden - The tour starts at Christ church , Church of Ireland graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.
• Saint Joseph’s Church - We walk the short distance to Saint Joseph’s Catholic church graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.

• Private guide

Step back in time to the early 1800s in Clifden town, located on Europe’s westernmost edge. This 1.5-hour private walking tour offers insights into the story of two graveyards and the contrasting religions in Ireland at the time: Catholicism and Protestantism.

With an expert guide, soak in the serene atmosphere as you explore headstones of notable Irish figures from the era. Discover the captivating history and heritage of the town, along with engaging stories about the rebels, poets, authors, historic founders, and local individuals interred in the cemetery.

Tour highlights include:

1. The graves of the D’Arcy family, Clifden’s founders, at Christ Church.
2. Various styles of grave markers.
3. The grand tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class at St Mary’s.
4. The gable wall of the old 1820s church.
5. Potential famine burials.

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