Activity Galway, Ireland

Connemara Half Day Tour

5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Connemara Half Day Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Choose to tour around Connemara, in comfort and style with Galway West Chauffeurs your number 1 pick. Galway West Chauffeurs are fully insured and licensed, and we utilize only Fáilte Ireland Qualified Tour Guides this ensures you get value for money and a driver with great knowledge of the local area. We can travel where the big companies can't go and therefore can offer tailored tours that suit your desires. Contact us today to discuss your transfer or tour requirements

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Galway West Chauffeurs

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Admission fees: Admission fee to Kylemore Estate not included

Itinerary

Lough Corrib

Passing by

Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland. It separates the fertile limestone plains of east Galway from the lake-strewn bogs and rugged mountains of Connemara in the west. The lake is connected to Galway Bay by a short, yet powerful, body of water today known as the River Corrib. The sound of the river as it rushes towards the sea is, and always has been, the soundtrack to life in Galway.
Connemara

Passing by

Bounded by the Atlantic and within a particularly scenic corner of County Galway, the region is famous for its wild terrain and soft colours. Rust-coloured bogs are dotted with polished grey-blue lakes; old dry-stone walls are threaded over hills; and coral beaches, sandy bays and little harbours are edged by an ever-changing ocean.

Connemara is not just about the landscape, though – it’s about the Irish language, cherished by the locals. It’s about the charm of towns and villages such as Leenane, Roundstone, Clifden and Letterfrack. It’s about the ponies, the music, the pure flavours of local food. It’s about as good as it gets.
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden Originally built as a Castle in 1867 as a romantic gift, Kylemore Abbey and the surrounding mountains and lakes are steeped in history. Learn of tales of tragedy, romance, engineering initiatives and royal visits. It became home to a community of Benedictine Nuns in 1920 and has been renowned as a place of spirituality and education.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Dean Galway
Park Lodge Hotel
The Arches Hotel
Claregalway Hotel
Holiday @ Hubble
The Coach House Hotel
Oranmore Lodge Hotel
University of Galway Rooms
The Connacht Hotel
Menlo Park Hotel
The House Hotel

and 45 more pickup points

We can pick up travellers at the address of their choice within 15km radius of Galway City. If travellers are arriving by train into Galway our drive will be waiting at the exit with a sign with the lead passenger's name.