Connemara Day Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey & Gardens

The Connemara Day Tour departing from Galway offers a selection of a 3-hour primary stop:
Option 1: Spend 3 hours exploring the Connemara National Park.
Option 2: Enjoy 3 hours at Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Garden.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galway - The tour vehicle departs from Merchants Road, Galway, outside the Kinlay Hostel at 09:30. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
  • Claddagh Jewellers - Turning left into the Claddagh, St. Mary’s Church, a Dominican Church for nearly 500 years, will be on the right. The Claddagh Ring, a traditional wedding ring from the former…
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. Tour vehicle will have 'Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours' branding. 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.

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Arya_r
Nov 26, 2025
Great experience, would... - Great experience, would definitely recommend, we decided to go with Kylemore abbey as our option and it was indeed very beautiful! The tour was well planned with perfect execution and our tour guide mike was amazing!!
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Feraena_b
Nov 21, 2025
We had a really enjoyable... - We had a really enjoyable experience on this tour. Our driver/guide is really knowledgeable and engaging. I'm also glad that we had 3 hours in Kylemore Abbey instead of 2 hours. It definitely wasn't enough to see everything, but it allowed us to take our time enjoying the ground and the house itself.
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Maria_v
Nov 17, 2025
I recommend the experience! - The guide made the trip very entertaining, enjoyable and fun. The place has no waste and you have plenty of time to see everything calmly!
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Amy_f
Nov 9, 2025
Great tour! Comfortable... - Great tour! Comfortable ride. Knowledgeable guide. Perfect amount of time at each stop. Highly recommend if you are looking for a quick day trip from Galway, and you’ve already been to Cliffs of Moher.
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Craig_m
Nov 2, 2025
We were blessed with... - We were blessed with clear Autumn day. The walled garden at Kylemore is beautiful. The grounds and walks are very enjoyable. The view from the Sky Road of the Atlantic and all of Conamara didn't disappoint.
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Michelle_o
Oct 5, 2025
This is a great trip. Loved it! - Very happy that we took this tour. The bus was very nice and accommodating. Loved our tour guide Mike. It was just a great day.
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Cheryl_a
Sep 25, 2025
Do not miss the opportunity to take this tour!! - The experience was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! Paul was an outstanding driver, humorous, personable, friendly and very professional.The trip to Connemara and Kylemore Abby was absolutely mind blowing!! I secured tickets in Boston before I left for Ireland and I’m so glad I did. It was THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY ENTIRE TRIP!!!!!!!!
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Gary_m
Sep 22, 2025
Awesome - Our driver and tour guide, Mike, was exceptional. His commentary was riveting the entire time on our trip to the Abbey. He also made appropriate stops along the way that were breathtaking and timely. Highly recommended. Excellent experience. The 3 hours at the Abbey are an absolute must. More time might even be needed, but 3 hours is great for a tour. If you're interested in history and breathtaking landscape go for it. Highly recommended.
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Puishan_h
Oct 27, 2025
We had a great... - We had a great experience. The drive was scenic and comfortable despite the narrow ways. I felt safet the whole time. Our guide was knowledgable, clear and able to multi-task in driving and explaining the different sceneries and history. We enjoyed the whole trip very much. The abbey was breath-taking.
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Vincent_l
Oct 20, 2025
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! Never book with this provider! - ⚠️⚠️⚠️ DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR! ‼️ The location (exact pin) shared to start the tour is wrong, and the address provides only street name with no number, the bus waits at the end of the street, around 100 m away from the provided meeting location. As such we waited well in advance at the spot but did not see any bus and missed the departure. At 9:37 we understood that something should be wrong and called the number. When we called the company the person on the phone was extremely extremely rude and arrogant. He did not want to return, he did not want to wait that we catch them up with our car and said the refund will not be done. Avoid this provider!!!!
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From $58
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).