Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
By Lally Tours - Day Tours
About
Save money on rental car and attraction entrance fees with this Connemara tour that focuses on free-to-enter sights such as villages—although you’ll likely want to pay extra to visit Kylemore Abbey. Experience the villages of Leenane and Irish-speaking Spiddal, stop for photos at Killary Fjord, and soak up Connemara’s sweeping landscapes as your local driver/guide explains it all.
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Ages 0-120, max of 53 per group
Duration: 7h 30m
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Highlights
- Save time and money with a comprehensive, great-value Connemara coach tour
- Stop at Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, and Leenane and Spiddal villages
- Learn about Irish culture and nature from your local driver/guide
- Enjoy pickup from Galway city center hotels
- Hotel pickup (Galway City accommodation pickup must be arranged in advance)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
- Entry/Admission - Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Meet your coach in Galway city center or at your central hotel and learn about Connemara culture and the many movies that have filmed there from your friendly local guide. Your first stop is mountainside Leenane village, the setting of 1990’s film The Field, followed by Ireland’s only fjord, Killary Fjord. Next, stop at Kylemore Abbey, a 19th-century castle set on a pretty lake surrounded by mountains. Today, it’s home to Benedictine nuns and award-winning Victorian walled gardens. From here, visit Spiddal, an Irish-speaking village where thatched cottages look onto the beach and North Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the tour, the coach will drop you in the city center.
- Departure details
- HYDE Hotel, Forster St, Galway, H91 PY7E, Ireland We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 9.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their Blue Jackets.
Return details- HYDE Hotel, Forster St, Galway, H91 PY7E, Ireland
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8625P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Itinerary
- You'll start atHYDE HotelForster St, Galway, H91 PY7E, IrelandWe meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 9.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their Blue Jackets.See address & details
- Pass byOughterardMaam Cross
- 1LeenaneStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Killary FjordStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled GardenStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee detailsPass byConnemara National Park & Visitor Centre
- 4SpiddalStop: 15 minutesSee detailsPass bySalthill Promenade
- You'll end atHYDE HotelForster St, Galway, H91 PY7E, IrelandSee address & details
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Joanne G
3 contributions
Jun 2022
I had a great day on this Lally tour with Michael as driver and guide. I booked it at the last minute based on a recommendation from a local resident whom I got to chatting with. When a local recommends an activity, I feel fairly sure it's worthwhile! The last stop would have been problematic due to road construction that made the usual bus parking lot unavailable, so Michael asked us if we would prefer skipping it for more time at the Abbey, and no one on the bus objected. We had ample time at the Abbey to explore the Abbey itself, the gardens, the little church, the grounds, and time for lunch (not included) at the very pleasant cafe.
The first stop at the fjord provided an opportunity for a bit of shopping, maybe a snack, certainly some photos. We had other quick stops for photos along the way. It's a beautiful part of the country with a unique landscape.
Many thanks to Michael for his skillful driving on narrow, winding roads, stopping for the occasional wandering sheep in the road, and his informative commentary. (If you have a tendency towards motion sickness, this is the kind of road that could bring that on, so plan accordingly with your preferred medication. Michael compassionately made a couple brief stops for someone who was feeling unwell.)
The first stop at the fjord provided an opportunity for a bit of shopping, maybe a snack, certainly some photos. We had other quick stops for photos along the way. It's a beautiful part of the country with a unique landscape.
Many thanks to Michael for his skillful driving on narrow, winding roads, stopping for the occasional wandering sheep in the road, and his informative commentary. (If you have a tendency towards motion sickness, this is the kind of road that could bring that on, so plan accordingly with your preferred medication. Michael compassionately made a couple brief stops for someone who was feeling unwell.)
Written June 15, 2022
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Kim M
Staunton, VA8 contributions
Apr 2022
Although the trip was good, the driver/guide left something to be desired. He talked continually, often repeating the same information over and over. We had several non-English speaking guests on board and he was almost rude in constantly shushing them during the ride. He stated to all of us that their talking was interfering with him being able to do his job. Well, sir, you are on an intercom and we could hear you fine and the quiet conversation these non-English speaking women were having didn't bother any of us- only you. I can't imagine listening to his constant repetitive talking when you may not understand any of it. We sure didn't dare speak to each other if he was talking after that. He was also a bit rude in constantly reminding folks to BE ON TIME; we felt almost nervous to get fussed at if we might be late, so we felt a little rushed at our stops. The views from Diamond Hill were gorgeous and 2 hours is not enough time to spend there plus work in a meal break. We did not receive very good communication from Lally; the meeting point was changed without our knowledge and since we were driving it caused us to have to call them and scramble to find parking. We were not given a detailed itinerary, and had no idea about what some stops entailed.
Written May 4, 2022
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LallyToursGalway
Hi There,
Thank you for your review and feedback,
I'm disappointed to hear you didn't find your guide to your liking, thankfully that is far from the norm for the majority of our guests and their guides, as the vast majority of reviews testify to.
Never the less this feedback helps us to improve and develop and will go towards Guide training in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to bring your experience to our attention.
Regards
John
Written July 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kathleen R
Fort Washington, PA261 contributions
Jul 2022
Touring Ireland without a car is easy. I have used Lally Tours in the past. Booking the tour the was simple, the price was good, and the length of seemed appropriate. It included sites we wanted so we could just enjoy the ride.
This particular ride was not as enjoyable. The bus was older and very cramped. Every seat was packed, and the ride seemed bumpy even on the paved roads in Galway. Lally Tours has the person driving also provide narration during the trip. Michael was lovely but his microphone picked up everything, including the first couple of rows in the bus.
The ride through Connemara is breathtaking, and Kylemore is even more spectacular in person. The number of stops are appropriate through early afternoon. Lunch was a bit rushed, but good. We could have ended the tour here with maybe a few quick photo stops along the way back to Galway. But the tour just keeps going.
The afternoon portion of the trip is way too long. There were at least 4 or 5 additional stops even when running behind schedule. The last stop was in the town of Spittal, approximately 25 minutes outside Galway. Its a long day and people had planes and trains to catch, yet we stopped for 30 minutes. It's a cute town, but not necessary.
And then the bus breaks down....
It happens. However, the microphone that was never turned off during the day was now completely silent. Michael was busy trying to get the bus in gear. The lack of communication made the situation worse. Another bus finally arrived to complete the trip. Lally Tours sent me a note they would look into training better.
It was a bad ending to a lovely morning.
This particular ride was not as enjoyable. The bus was older and very cramped. Every seat was packed, and the ride seemed bumpy even on the paved roads in Galway. Lally Tours has the person driving also provide narration during the trip. Michael was lovely but his microphone picked up everything, including the first couple of rows in the bus.
The ride through Connemara is breathtaking, and Kylemore is even more spectacular in person. The number of stops are appropriate through early afternoon. Lunch was a bit rushed, but good. We could have ended the tour here with maybe a few quick photo stops along the way back to Galway. But the tour just keeps going.
The afternoon portion of the trip is way too long. There were at least 4 or 5 additional stops even when running behind schedule. The last stop was in the town of Spittal, approximately 25 minutes outside Galway. Its a long day and people had planes and trains to catch, yet we stopped for 30 minutes. It's a cute town, but not necessary.
And then the bus breaks down....
It happens. However, the microphone that was never turned off during the day was now completely silent. Michael was busy trying to get the bus in gear. The lack of communication made the situation worse. Another bus finally arrived to complete the trip. Lally Tours sent me a note they would look into training better.
It was a bad ending to a lovely morning.
Written July 16, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Komal Kalakoti
Galway, Ireland11 contributions
Jun 2021
I went to the Connemara Day tour and it was great! We met the staff at Galway Coach Station. They were smart enough to meet just in front of the Galway Coach Station so that it is not tough to find the meeting point. Staff was exceptionally sweet and kind!
Our guide was Michael. He was incredibly sweet, considerate, funny and punctual. Throughout the tour he was narrating interesting facts, tales and history of all the different areas we passed by. He even played traditional Irish music for us to enjoy!
For the tour we had a choice between Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. Due to the weather everyone went to Kylemore abbey. Tip - Buy the ticket online through Larry tours as it is 5 euro cheaper.
We stayed there for 2.5 hours and had enough time to visit the abbey, the gothic church and the garden. We had great lunch there and must try desserts. There were multiple stops during the trip and Michael constantly asked if we wanted to stop somewhere. We stopped at many beautiful lakes, coffee shops etc. Only suggestion is that rather than many small stops, it would be better to have fewer longer stops. But other than that it was a great trip for my friends and I!
Our guide was Michael. He was incredibly sweet, considerate, funny and punctual. Throughout the tour he was narrating interesting facts, tales and history of all the different areas we passed by. He even played traditional Irish music for us to enjoy!
For the tour we had a choice between Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. Due to the weather everyone went to Kylemore abbey. Tip - Buy the ticket online through Larry tours as it is 5 euro cheaper.
We stayed there for 2.5 hours and had enough time to visit the abbey, the gothic church and the garden. We had great lunch there and must try desserts. There were multiple stops during the trip and Michael constantly asked if we wanted to stop somewhere. We stopped at many beautiful lakes, coffee shops etc. Only suggestion is that rather than many small stops, it would be better to have fewer longer stops. But other than that it was a great trip for my friends and I!
Written July 5, 2021
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LallyToursGalway
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review,
Kylemore Abbey is spectacular and is easily one of our most popular tours, with a review like this it's easy to see why. I'll be sure to pass on your review to Michael.
Thank you,
Sláinte
John
Written August 13, 2021
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Kinga L
Galway, Ireland1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Trip to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey was absolutely awesome 😍😍😍 We took millions of fab pictures, and had great few stops to look around. Our bus driver and tour guy Gerry Sweeney was brilliant, with all the stories that he was telling us about, and how carefully he was checking on our stops if all the group is in the bus already. And we could even feed sheep and goats 😍🥰😍🥰 We can highly recommend Gerry and Lally Tours to everyone, who wants to visit Ireland around, because you can learn a lots of new bits and truly enjoy the whole experience 😍😍😍
Written August 9, 2023
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Courtney B.
Boston, MA5 contributions
May 2022
A great way to see Connemara, and particularly Kylemore Abbey. I was initially booked to hike Connemara National Park but the rain was fierce and the tour guide was able to arrange for me to go to Kylemore instead for an extra 10 Euro. We had plenty of time at Kylemore, but I wish we'd had more time at the other destinations.
Written May 20, 2022
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Arno J
3 contributions
Jul 2021
I have been doing the Connemara tour with Gerard and the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren tour with Jonh, the two tours were truly amazing, and our two guides too. They were really nice and shared with us an impressive part of their knowledge about Irish history and culture during all the bus ride.
I was able to take a lot of amazing pictures, and I will keep a lot of beautiful memories from those tours and from our guides.
I really enjoyed those moment, and I highly recommend those 2 tours!
During the Connemara tour I choose to go to the national park instead of the Kyllemore Abbey, and I recommend this choice. I was able to do the biggest walk of the park (6,7 km, 400m ascent) in less than 2 hours (the time you will stay at the park) but I recommend to be in shape and to hurry up to be able to stay at the top a little bit longer as the view is truly astonishing.
Same for the Cliffs of Moher, I do not recommend to spend to much time in the visitor center, but instead going for a walk around the cliffs. I have mostly done the southern part of the cliffs, the track is really safe and the view is very impressive.
Do you know why the doors of ancient typical Irish house are cut in half in the middle? Or why is there a lot of stone walls in the Irish mountains? Me neither before meeting Gerard and Jonh, and you will most probably learn it during the tour! You can also come with all your questions about Ireland and Irish cultures, and the guide will be really happy to answer them.
I hope this review will help you to be convinced by this experience.
I was able to take a lot of amazing pictures, and I will keep a lot of beautiful memories from those tours and from our guides.
I really enjoyed those moment, and I highly recommend those 2 tours!
During the Connemara tour I choose to go to the national park instead of the Kyllemore Abbey, and I recommend this choice. I was able to do the biggest walk of the park (6,7 km, 400m ascent) in less than 2 hours (the time you will stay at the park) but I recommend to be in shape and to hurry up to be able to stay at the top a little bit longer as the view is truly astonishing.
Same for the Cliffs of Moher, I do not recommend to spend to much time in the visitor center, but instead going for a walk around the cliffs. I have mostly done the southern part of the cliffs, the track is really safe and the view is very impressive.
Do you know why the doors of ancient typical Irish house are cut in half in the middle? Or why is there a lot of stone walls in the Irish mountains? Me neither before meeting Gerard and Jonh, and you will most probably learn it during the tour! You can also come with all your questions about Ireland and Irish cultures, and the guide will be really happy to answer them.
I hope this review will help you to be convinced by this experience.
Written July 10, 2021
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LallyToursGalway
Hi Arno,
Thank you for the wonderful review and taking the time to give us 5 Stars.
Reviews don't get better than that and I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Gerard and John.
Thanks again,
Sláinte
John
Written August 13, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Juliana G
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Business
Our trip to Kylemore Abbey was lovely. We were a big group of 40, all from different places and different ages, and yet our driver John Cave managed to make the experience engaging for everyone! From history to geography and Irish culture, John shared lots of information with the group and made the day go by flying. Even 5 days later I’m still getting comments from the group of students saying that it was a great trip and they learnt lots about Connemara. I highly recommend this day trip with Lally’s tour and particularly our driver and guide John Cave.
John, thank you for making the experience so memorable for everyone.
On behalf of IH Galway and our group of students, thank you! Juliana Guinzburg
John, thank you for making the experience so memorable for everyone.
On behalf of IH Galway and our group of students, thank you! Juliana Guinzburg
Written August 8, 2022
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Trvlr_d
Philadelphia, PA16 contributions
Sep 2021
I highly recommend this day tour that takes you into some beautiful areas of Connemara. On Sept. 24th the weather was less than ideal, but the mist seemed to suit and enhance many of the views, and gave us a brilliant rainbow over the Bens. Our driver and guide, Michael, provided informative commentary. I particularly appreciated the back story he shared with us about Kylemore Abbey and the tragic romance of Mitchell and Margaret Henry; and (as Titanic buffs) my family immediately knew the significance of the property near Rossaveal to which J. Bruce Ismay (the managing director of the White Star Line) had retreated after his escape from the Titanic under questionable circumstances. The fjord and mountains should be a must-see for all travelers visiting Galway.
Written October 1, 2021
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LallyToursGalway
Hi there,
Thank you very much for leaving us a review and for recommending us so highly, we really appreciate it. Connemara is a beautiful part of the country on a clear day, but there is something really cool and ominous when the mist and fog sets in over the towering mountains and many lakes. It sounds like you guys learned a lot from the day, with Michael only too happy to provide some back stories and history of Connemara. Looking forward to welcoming you back on tour in the future.
Go raibh míle maith agat,
Eimear
Written November 9, 2021
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sophia7
Dublin, Ireland22 contributions
May 2022
I enjoyed especially our stop in Leenane, with the Sheep and Wool Centre with its museum, shop, and cafe overlooking the beautiful Killary Harbour and Fjord - the only fjord in Ireland. I had the freshest homemade scone with butter/jam/cream and an enormous cappucino. Too bad there wasn't time to see the museum as well. Michael our driver and guide had a great personality and sense of humour, drove very safely, and provided just enough information interspersed with photo stops and quiet moments to reflect. He went out of his way to be helpful. Kylemore Abbey was the main highlight, and we were there for a couple of hours, visiting the gardens, woods, cafe, and especially the tour of the Abbey itself, which was given by a former student when the nuns ran a school there. The history of the Abbey and its original occupants is fascinating. it began as a castle and a surprise gift to the first owner's beloved wife. Definitely take the tour. There is also a free shuttle bus from the house to the gardens, great if it is rainy or you are like me a slow walker.
Written May 17, 2022
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Jackie H
Seattle, WA21 contributions
My husband broke his hip 3 months ago and is limited with just one crutch. Is this a trip that he will be able to do
Blancacita13
Walthamstow, UK14 contributions
Hello Jackie, I think if your husband is able to board and get off the coach he should be ok. There is no need to do a lot of walking because there is a shuttle bus at Kylemore Abbey to take people from the park entrance to the Abbey and gardens.
However, have you thought about putting your question to the tour operator direct? I went with Lally Tours.
Arthi T
Seattle, WA1 contribution
Is this day trip suitable for kids under the age of 5?
TonyJonesRSA
Port Elizabeth, South Africa155 contributions
Kylemore Abbey certainly worth a visit but I feel a day on the bus may be a bit of long for your kids
Mary Pat S
3 contributions
Hello, I will be traveling to Ireland with a group of 3 or 4 women, arriving October 6, 2019. Is this trip offered privately to small groups or is this with a large group on a big bus? We are interested in the Connemara Day Trip. Does this trip include a drive along Sky Road?
Blancacita13
Walthamstow, UK14 contributions
Hello, the trip I did with Lally Tours was on a coach with other travellers. It is not a private tour. I found our Tour Guide and coach driver had a good manner, he told us a lot about the history of the area whilst being very entertaining and professional in his role as a tour guide.
jenfleming2018
New York City, NY133 contributions
What time does the tour return to Galway City?
How many hours is this tour and how much time do we get in each city?
stefsofi
Bouc-Bel-Air, France82 contributions
bonjour, je voudrai reserver le tour pour le connemara et l'abbaye de kylemore le 12/8 /2018...et j'ai 2 questions :
l'abbaye est elle toujours en travaux?
et est ce que vous effectez vraiment le ramassage devant l'hotel ( jury's inn galway)
merci beaucoup
sophie
stefsofi
Bouc-Bel-Air, France82 contributions
bonjour, finalement j'ai loué une voiture et franchement cela vaut le coup rien que pour suivre la route qui part de clifden jusqu'a galway par la cote...trop beau
gollumica
Krakow, Poland42 contributions
Hi, i sent an e mail with a questions but i didn't get an answer, so i decided to write here. I am interested in Connemara Day Trip but before purchase i would like to know:
1. Should I be prepared to do a lot of walking? How long will we spend in Connemara NT?
2. Do i need to bring my hiking shoes?
thanks in advance
Alison W
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There is some walking but not long hikes. I think the whole day is in the National Park and they just stop every so often for photo ops. The longest break is at Kylemore Abbey and they have a shuttle you can take to gardens from the Abbey. Hiking shoes might be a good idea incase the places you stop are muddy. Hope this helps!
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Product Overview: Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
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Duration | 450 minutes |