Connemara Guided Tour: Explore Kylemore Abbey and Scenic Beauty of Leenane Village

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: 24 hours
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,…

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
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Sl558
Jan 24, 2026
Gorgeous and fun - Fantastic trip, Michael is awesome! It was a lot of fun and gorgeous sightseeing - wouldn’t change a thing about the whole experience! Great price too.
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Clemence_b
Jan 15, 2026
Great experience, with a... - Great experience, with a great guide! Well on the other hand you have to understand English a minimum, I admit that we sometimes picked up to enjoy the magical landscapes!
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Silvijn
Jan 15, 2026
Tour guide Michael - Great tour from Micheal, really knew the good spots. Give nice information about locations we drove by and went to. Even dropped us off at our hostel because it was on the way to the end location
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Tamara_h
Jan 14, 2026
Even on a rainy day, the... - Even on a rainy day, the experience was phenomenal, breathtaking, and every bit worth it. And thank you Michael from Lolly Tours for providing commentary and stops to compliment.
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Lyonsf2026
Jan 10, 2026
Bravo for Seamus Og! - We really enjoyed the day! Seamus was our driver and guide, and he was marvelous. A great sense of humor, but also addressing serious topics. Full of informative stories, history and current events. His driving was very smooth and I never felt concerned about his driving and talking at the same time. At points where the driving needed especial attention, he told us and stopped talking till it was safe again. Seamus also suggested a bookstore and a pub in Galway City, both of which turned out as good as he said. The coach was very comfortable and the ride was easy.
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Jermey_e
Jan 10, 2026
It was truly unbelievable... - It was truly unbelievable to see everything in person. It took my breath away. I do wish we could have seen the rooms at the Abby but that’s just from me being so curious. Our tour guide was great, interactive, and funny.
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901val_rier
Jan 7, 2026
Excellent experience - A very good experience! Guide Michael was top and warm. It allowed us to know Connemara, its landscapes, its daily life and its culture.I recommend.A real moment of relaxation!
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69morganef
Jan 7, 2026
Great tour and helpful staff - My mother and I did the Connemara day tour with a visit of the Kylemore Abbey with Michael as our driver. The tour was so beautiful and Michael provided a lot of knowledge about the region and the abbey. My mother ended up losing her card case in the bus but the staff was so helpful and sent it back to us. I highly recommend this tour and I would definetely do another tour with them if the opportunity presents itself.
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Clair
Jan 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A must see tour with Lally’s. Incredible experience. Michael our driver and tour guide made it all that much more. The knowledge shared by him is priceless. I’m very grateful Micheal for your care and kindness through out the day as I was very unwell yet I pushed through and enjoyed.
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Odyssey57829395093
Jan 5, 2026
Very nice experience - Seamus was a wonderfull guide, he provided us a lot of explanations and good recommendations also about food and things to visit. The lands were incredible Thank you for this good moment !
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From $71
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).