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From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour

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From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour
4.7  / 51585 reviews
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Explore the wild beauty of the west of Ireland on a tour of Connemara, Cong, and Kylemore Abbey from Galway.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Darja – Ireland

I liked the whole trip. How it was planned and how it was executed. The guide was very funny and full of stories. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone.

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Darja – Ireland
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Suzanne – United States

The trip was smooth and comfortable. Bathrooms on the bus were much appreciated. Mike was an excellent tour guide and the Connemara countryside was breathtaking. Cong was a beautiful little village and the Kylemore Abbey grounds were breathtaking. Very happy with our tour!

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Suzanne – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Kinlay Hostel Galway

  • Inagh Valley

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kylemore Abbey

    Visit (2 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Killary Fjord

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cong

    Visit (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Kinlay Hostel Galway

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Be astonished by the wild beauty of the Inagh Valley and Killary Harbour.
  • Marvel at the beauty of Kylemore Abbey and discover its tragic history.
  • See Lough Nafooey, the most haunted lake in Ireland, with its own lake monster.
  • Explore the village of Cong and the mystical woods on the shore of Lough Corrib.
  • Visit Cong Abbey, an Augustinian Abbey dating back to the early 12th century.

Full description

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 (up to 2 hour stop) . The admission fee for Kylemore Abbey is charged separately at the discounted price of €12 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 cafe and restaurant where you can purchase a hearty lunch or some homemade goodies! After the visit to the Abbey, you explore the wilder Connemara region visiting Killary Fjord and experiencing 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 where you can 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.

Includes

  • Driver/guide
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance Fee to the Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
  • Lunch
  • Tips

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Meet your driver/guide at Kinlay Hostel Galway.

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1585 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Darja – IrelandNovember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
I liked the whole trip. How it was planned and how it was executed. The guide was very funny and full of stories. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone.
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Suzanne – United StatesNovember 13, 2024  – Verified booking
The trip was smooth and comfortable. Bathrooms on the bus were much appreciated. Mike was an excellent tour guide and the Connemara countryside was breathtaking. Cong was a beautiful little village and the Kylemore Abbey grounds were breathtaking. Very happy with our tour!
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Jorge – IrelandNovember 19, 2024  – Verified booking
It was amazing. I’m not usually a great fan of guided tours, but this one was definitely an exception. I invited my partner to this guided day tour around Connemara, including a stop at Kylemore abbey and at Cong, and he was delighted with the tour. Also, there was enough time to visit all the places and to spend a while in the stops to take pictures or to contemplate the landscape. Guide was funny and knowledgeable, he made the trip a lot more interesting. Bus was in time and schedule times were accurately followed.
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Product ID: 11350

Activity provider:Galway Tour Company

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