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Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway

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Galway, Ireland
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On average, this is booked 12 (2.5) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Departing from Galway at 10:00 AM, you begin your fully guided tour of Connemara & Cong at our first photo stop near the scenic Inagh Valley. Our main stop is the enchanting Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. The admission fee for Kylemore Abbey is charged separately at the discounted price of €14 per person (tickets are purchased in cash from your driver). Admission includes entrance to the Abbey, the shuttle bus to the walled gardens and entry to the Neo Gothic Church. There is also a restaurant where you can purchase a hearty lunch and a gift shop for souvenirs. After this visit you explore the wilder Connemara regions visiting Killary Fjord and experience the stark beauty of the valleys of Connemara through the hidden Lough Nafooey route. Arriving in Cong village, you will enjoy a 45-minute break to inspect the ruins of the Old Abbey and take a walk in Cong Woods, wander the streets made famous by the Quiet Man movie before returning to Galway by approximately 18:00

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional Local Driver/Guide ( English only )
  • Food and drinks
  • Kylemore Abbey entrance fee (optional, payable to the driver)
  • Gratuities
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Merchants Road
Eyre Square, Galway, H91 F2KT, Ireland

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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey, a beautiful Connemara castle, offers much history of romance and tragedy, captivating visitors who step upon its threshold. The Abbey is a beautiful, neo-gothic, building built-in 1868 by Mitchell Henry for his wife. It is now home to the Benedictine Nuns, and here you can enjoy their excellent home cooking while visiting the Abbey and the restored walled gardens. The grounds and surrounding mountains and lakes are steeped in rich Irish history, and you can learn all about this on our Connemara & Cong Tour. The Abbey and estate are open all year round and include the Abbey, a Gothic Church, the walled gardens, a craft shop, pottery studio, restaurant and tea rooms, as well as the lake and woodland walks.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Lough Corrib

Lough Corrib is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland (after Lough Neagh). ( It covers 176 km² )
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Killary Fjord

Killary Harbour is Ireland’s only true fjord and extends 16km (10 miles) in from the Atlantic .It's extremely deep, over 45m at its centre. This offers a very safe, sheltered anchorage, because of the depth and the mountains to the south and north. It is a centre for shellfish farming, and strings of ropes used to grow mussels are visible for much of its length.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cong

Only an hour’s drive from Westport, Cong is a small village in south Mayo famous for its 12th century abbey, the lavish gold and silver processional Cross of Cong from 1123, the magnificent Ashford Castle, the village’s links with Oscar Wilde and, most popularly, its association with the John Wayne classic movie, The Quiet Man.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Royal Abbey of Cong

A magnificent Augustinian Abbey dating back to the early 12th century
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Public car park near ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Seats are not assigned

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5750CONNEMARA

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional Local Driver/Guide ( English only )
  • Food and drinks
  • Kylemore Abbey entrance fee (optional, payable to the driver)
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup from all locations ( except main departure point )

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public car park near ( Q-Park Eyre Square , Q-Park Hynes Yard)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Seats are not assigned
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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