Unforgettable Connemara: Kylemore Abbey & Cong from Galway
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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
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timjO3991VD, 10/21/2025 3:54:13 PM
Mike was an excellent guide and provided so much information and history along the tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone on a trip to Ireland.
JARED_C, 10/17/2025 8:29:15 AM
Great views and our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area! All the stops were great and the views are breathtaking!
Alan_B, 10/12/2025 2:33:37 PM
Very good tour, our driver Mike was great. Lots of interesting fun facts and really showed inclusivity and respect during the tour and most of all great jokes. He really likes the movie The Quiet Man so make sure you get some references for him he'll become your best friend! The places you visit are absolutely magnificent and there's so much beauty and history.
Mike_G, 10/10/2025 1:07:33 PM
Our tour guide and driver, Mike, was exceptional! He truly made this experience even better than expected! A perfect tour!
leeh165, 10/9/2025 1:15:49 PM
We only went on the tour because we wanted to visit Cong after watching the Quiet man - as it would have been very difficult without a hire car We have always wanted to have a pint of Guinness in Pat Cohans bar so we were disappointed to find it closed for two days a week (Tues/weds) We only had one hour in Cong which wasn't long enough The visit to the abbey/ castle was too long 2.5 hours and required a further admission fee Mike the driver was very knowledgeable especially about spuds!!
Melanie_S, 10/9/2025 4:24:06 AM
Kylemore Abbey is a beautiful castle, set on beautiful grounds and is well worth the trip out to see it. Our tour guide was informative, entertaining and had a witty sense of humor that made a long ride very enjoyable.
Izza_D, 10/5/2025 5:17:18 PM
This trip was amazing! Our driver and tour guide was Mike! No dull moments! Informative, lively, and fun! I never thought these places in Ireland exist. It’s as if you’re in a different world. So beautiful! We witnessed Connemara on its splendor!, visited Kylemore Abbey, our child enjoyed the “castle”. She even purchased a stuffed toy sheep, she named “Baaaaba”! 😄 We visited the lovely village of Cong. We encountered the locals who were very friendly. Overall, we would definitely recommend this trip! One for the books! 👏👍
Y1436CSjuliep, 10/5/2025 6:59:17 AM
Great tour! Our driver/guide Mike was wonderful- lots of good stories, history, humor and personal knowledge of the area. Stops were well timed. And of course the scenery was astounding.
Carol_W, 9/30/2025 4:03:57 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Drive to the abbey was so good. Our driver and tour guide, Tommy, was informative and had good stories with a sense of humor.
Kendall_R, 9/30/2025 1:17:26 PM
Tommy was a charming and delightful guide. We enjoyed every bit of the tour and learned a bit of history along the way.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Departure point
Please check in the office 15-20 minutes prior to departure. Please allow enough time to get to the departure point (if you travel by car ) due to a high traffic in Galway City. There is car parking available on Merchants Rd.Return details
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 18:00Redemption
Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location Meeting point: Kinlay Hostel Galway, Merchants Rd, Eyre Square, Galway, H91 F2KT, Ireland Please be there by 9:40 am24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund