Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Connemara's rugged landscapes
- Visit to the historic Kylemore Abbey
- Stroll through the charming Cong village
- Explore the Victorian Walled Garden
- Capture stunning photos of the Wild Atlantic Way
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Connemara region
- Visit to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
- Exploration of Cong village
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
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.
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 )
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.
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.
A magnificent Augustinian Abbey dating back to the early 12th century
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not permitted on the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light rain jacket, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Wonderful
Mike was great! Very informative and pointed out things along the way we would never known about on our own.
Amazing Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway
Again today we went on a tour, this time Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway with Mike the bus driver. It was soooo amazing. Mike is really funny, and soo nice. I have never taken so many photos on one day before, my god it was soo beautiful. It have been the best thing that we have done here in Ireland, that is both tours. I would not have been without. So do not hesitate to book yourself a tour.and the fact that they pick you up and drive you back to the hotel is priceless. Tank you.
not only Kylemore that matters
Well designed tour, places really worth visit, not only Kylemore Abbey, smaller group - ca. 35 people convenient pick up point, but at the end of the tour it turned our that the operator drops you off in Galway, and not at the pick up point. Very disappointing! because there was no clear information about it
Connemara visit
Mike was great, very knowledgeable and fun! We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Be careful
It’s a somewhat enjoyable ride though the countryside but not very interesting.and the two stops are needlessly long. Our driver urged me to accept coupons to tour Kylemore Abbey which I didn’t intend to do (and didn’t) but when I return to the tour bus and try to give them back to him, he said he had paid for them and there were no refunds. The cost was €40 but I limited my payment to €20. However, the mistake was his and I should not have had to pay anything. .