Connemara National Park: Scenic Day Tour from Galway with Cultural Insights

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Connemara National Park. Discover the rich cultural heritage of the region while exploring the wilderness and enjoying a hike in this wild part of Ireland.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maam Cross - The heart of Connemara
  • Leenane - Charming village in the middle of a valley, on the shores of the fjord.
  • Killary Harbour - Irelands only Fjord
  • Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre - Free time to explore as you please. There are 3 x hiking routes to choose from, each varying in lenght and difficulty.
  • Spiddal…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Break away from the urban scene and savor the crisp breeze in the untamed Connemara National Park.
Your driver/guide will enrich your journey to and fro the National Park with thorough knowledge about the area. You will hear about the heartening folk music, the indigenous language, and the vibrant culture that continues to bloom in this untamed Irish…

Location
HYDE Hotel
Forster Street
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 9.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team's Blue Jackets.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Norman_b
Jul 24, 2025
Connemara National Park - Shane, our tour guide was very informative and pleasant. The facts and information about everything was very interesting.
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Sailorh401
Jul 17, 2025
Seamus is the BEST - This tour was fantastic. Seamus was our guide. I took this tour to be able to go hike Diamond Hill but this tour also has other stops and the whole tour is filled with music and stories told by Seamus. Thanks for making such a memorable day!
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396jeremys
Jul 14, 2025
Good hiking and lovely views! - Excellent and very informative tour driver. Park was lovely with good hiking! We made a few stops on the way to the park and one on the return trip. Small cafe at the national park but you may want to bring some food with you. Would recommend!
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511edm_el
Jun 14, 2025
A fairy tale excursion - The excursion was very well organized, with an exceptional duo composed of Magic Mike and Barry! We were told the history of the Connemara region, immersing us in Irish folklore. Daydreams and beautiful landscapes are at the rendezvous! Only downside for the duration of the shortened hike, but with remarkable photo spots on the road.
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Anne_m
Jun 10, 2025
Lovely Day in Connemara - It was a wonderful way to visit the National Park, do a bit of hiking, experience breathtaking scenery, and hear some history, legends, and music of the area. Barry was an excellent guide and our driver, Michael, was outstanding as well.
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Nincy
Jun 9, 2025
Connemara Diamond Hill - The Lally's staff were amazing guides, the bus driver 5/5 Michael. I just think they should eliminate some stops to allow more time for the visit to Diamond Hill. But everything was perfect 😊
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Georgemw1897mi
May 29, 2025
Connemara tour with James - Excellent experience. Our driver James was personable and knowledgable. He was also courteous and an excellent driver of the bus. Despite the poor weather, my wife and I really enjoyed the park and James's banter about the language, history, and culture of the region.
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402eileenf
May 19, 2025
Excellent trip to Connemara National Park - Beautiful trip to Connemara National Park thanks to our tour guide Sean S. Made several stops to and from the park and Sean S. historical knowledge was very much appreciated. A beautiful day filled with beautiful memories .
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Daydream16884490850
May 18, 2025
Stunning tour with a great guide - We had an amazing time with our guide Sean! He had loads of stories and fun little facts to tell about Galway and Connemara. The routes through Connemara were stunning and we had a wonderful experiencing hiking up to the peak of Diamond Hill (careful: it’s a steep hill and you only have 2h for the hike - needs some endurance and experience with hiking - average time needed is 2.5h). The stops along the tour were well chosen and Sean always had interesting facts ready for us and was happy to answer questions. He even added some extra stops for photos and to take in the scenery. Just be a bit careful if bus rides easily make you feel queasy. Overall a great tour if you enjoy great views and hiking. And if you prefer not to hike just choose the Kylemore Abbey tour. We can only recommend Lally Tours to anyone visiting Galway.
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Prairietraveller06
May 15, 2025
An enjoyable and memorable tour. - We were part of a group that travelled to the Abbey and then to the national park. A well-planned tour with much to see and do. Our driver/guide, Sean S. was exceptional. His commentary, knowledge, humour and engaging way made our day quite memorable. This was our sixth tour while in Ireland, and Sean S. was by far the best driver/guide we have had.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).