Sean's Bar, Athlone Castle and Clonmacnoise Monastery
Overview
If you’re planning a family trip to Ireland, our private tour service is a perfect way to explore in comfort and style. Experience the best of Ireland in one unforgettable day. Ideal for travellers who value a relaxed and premium experience.
Enjoy the journey at your own pace, with a professional chauffeur who can tailor the experience to suit your interests. Our private chauffeur-driven tour to Clonmacnoise, Athlone Castle and Sean's Bar offers a relaxed and flexible way to discover some of Ireland’s most historic sites.
Travel entirely at your own pace
Luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class for maximum comfort
Access to locations where larger vehicles cannot go
Modern Mercedes-Benz fleet only
Certified professional drivers
Onboard Wi-Fi
Fixed pricing with no hidden costs
Complimentary pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Galway City
Scenic photo stops along the way
A seamless, comfortable, and personalised touring experience from start to finish.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Mobile device chargers.
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Galway City
Galway, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Chauffeurs provide a panoramic excursion with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited, but are not certified tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries; the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting. The chauffeur will discuss any particular requirements with guests on the tour day.
Your chauffeur will pick you up from your Galway City hotel/accommodation.
First stop: Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, a spectacular, sixth-century monastic site, located on the bank of the River Shannon, is home to three high crosses, a cathedral, seven churches, and two round towers. This great monastery was founded in 548- 9 by St. Ciarán Mac a tSaor (“son of the carpenter”), who studied under St. Finian at the famous Clonard Abbey. The strategic location of the monastery at a crossroads between the major east-west land route through the bogs of central Ireland and the River Shannon helped it become a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship, and trade by the 9th century. Admission: Adult €8, Senior/Group €6, Child/Student €4, Family €20.
Time: 1 hour
Second stop: Athlone Castle. The earliest recorded "castle" of Athlone was a wooden structure built in 1129 by King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair of Connacht, possibly on the site of the present castle. The stone castle, which survives today, dates from 1210 and was built for King John. The castle was greatly fortified in the late 13th century (c1276) when the original ‘motte’ was surrounded by a curtain wall with three-quarter round towers (or drum towers) at the corners. These features, again greatly rebuilt, still survive today. Admission: Adult €9.00, Senior €6.50
Children under 15 €4.50 per child, Children under the age of 3 years are free
Family (2 adults & 2 children U15) €23.00
Time: 1 hour
Third stop: Sean's Bar
Please note: Athlone Castle is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Third stop: Sean's Bar. The Oldest Pub in Ireland (And Possibly The World)
Time: 1 hour.
Return and drop-off at your hotel/accommodation in Galway City.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children seats available on request.
- Drop off locations outside the described area may be rejected
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sean’s Bar, Athlone Castle and Clonmacnoise Monastery?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-262680P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Mobile device chargers.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sean's Bar, Athlone Castle and Clonmacnoise Monastery is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sean’s Bar, Athlone Castle and Clonmacnoise Monastery will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Mobile device chargers.
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children seats available on request.
- Drop off locations outside the described area may be rejected
