Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip from Galway
by Galway Tour Company
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The tour departs from Galway at 10:00 AM and lasts about eight hours. The first stop is a photo opportunity near Inagh Valley. The main visit is to Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens, where visitors spend approximately two hours. Admission to Kylemore Abbey is not included and must be paid in cash to the driver. This fee covers entrance to the Abbey, the shuttle bus to the gardens, and access to the Neo-Gothic Church. On site, there is a restaurant where lunch can be purchased and a gift shop. After Kylemore Abbey, the tour continues through Connemara, including a stop at Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only true fjord, and a scenic route passing the valleys of Connemara via Lough Nafooey. The tour then arrives in Cong village, allowing a 45-minute break to explore the ruins of the Royal Abbey of Cong, walk in Cong Woods, and see streets associated with the movie The Quiet Man. The tour returns to Galway around 6:00 PM. A professional English-speaking driver-guide leads the tour, providing live commentary throughout. The bus is air-conditioned. Food, drinks, entrance fees, gratuities, and pickup from locations other than the main departure point are not included. Kylemore Abbey is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November 7 to December 23, 2023, and from January 8 to February 5, 2024; the tour does not operate on those days.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey is a neo-Gothic castle built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry for his wife. It is now home to Benedictine nuns and includes the Abbey itself, a Gothic Church, Victorian walled gardens, a restaurant, craft shop, pottery studio, and woodland walks. The site is open year-round except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays between November 7 and December 23, 2023, and January 8 to February 5, 2024. Admission includes entrance to the Abbey, a shuttle bus to the gardens, and the Neo-Gothic Church. Visitors can purchase food and souvenirs on site.
120 min
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island, covering 176 square kilometers.
5 min
Killary Fjord
Killary Harbour is Ireland’s only true fjord, extending 16 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. It has a depth of over 45 meters at its center, providing a safe, sheltered anchorage. Mussel farming is visible along the fjord on strings of ropes.
15 min
Cong
Cong is a small village in south Mayo, about an hour’s drive from Westport. It is known for its 12th-century abbey, the gold and silver Cross of Cong from 1123, Ashford Castle, connections to Oscar Wilde, and its role in the John Wayne film The Quiet Man.
30 min
Royal Abbey of Cong
The Royal Abbey of Cong is an Augustinian abbey dating from the early 12th century.
15 min
Meeting 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.
End point
Please check in at our office by 9:40–9:45 AM at the latest. Allow extra travel time, as traffic in Galway City can be heavy, especially during peak hours. Public paid parking is available on Merchants Road.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip from Galway
by Galway Tour Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€80Overview
The tour departs from Galway at 10:00 AM and lasts about eight hours. The first stop is a photo opportunity near Inagh Valley. The main visit is to Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens, where visitors spend approximately two hours. Admission to Kylemore Abbey is not included and must be paid in cash to the driver. This fee covers entrance to the Abbey, the shuttle bus to the gardens, and access to the Neo-Gothic Church. On site, there is a restaurant where lunch can be purchased and a gift shop. After Kylemore Abbey, the tour continues through Connemara, including a stop at Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only true fjord, and a scenic route passing the valleys of Connemara via Lough Nafooey. The tour then arrives in Cong village, allowing a 45-minute break to explore the ruins of the Royal Abbey of Cong, walk in Cong Woods, and see streets associated with the movie The Quiet Man. The tour returns to Galway around 6:00 PM. A professional English-speaking driver-guide leads the tour, providing live commentary throughout. The bus is air-conditioned. Food, drinks, entrance fees, gratuities, and pickup from locations other than the main departure point are not included. Kylemore Abbey is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November 7 to December 23, 2023, and from January 8 to February 5, 2024; the tour does not operate on those days.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey is a neo-Gothic castle built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry for his wife. It is now home to Benedictine nuns and includes the Abbey itself, a Gothic Church, Victorian walled gardens, a restaurant, craft shop, pottery studio, and woodland walks. The site is open year-round except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays between November 7 and December 23, 2023, and January 8 to February 5, 2024. Admission includes entrance to the Abbey, a shuttle bus to the gardens, and the Neo-Gothic Church. Visitors can purchase food and souvenirs on site.
120 min
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island, covering 176 square kilometers.
5 min
Killary Fjord
Killary Harbour is Ireland’s only true fjord, extending 16 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. It has a depth of over 45 meters at its center, providing a safe, sheltered anchorage. Mussel farming is visible along the fjord on strings of ropes.
15 min
Cong
Cong is a small village in south Mayo, about an hour’s drive from Westport. It is known for its 12th-century abbey, the gold and silver Cross of Cong from 1123, Ashford Castle, connections to Oscar Wilde, and its role in the John Wayne film The Quiet Man.
30 min
Royal Abbey of Cong
The Royal Abbey of Cong is an Augustinian abbey dating from the early 12th century.
15 min
Meeting 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.
End point
Please check in at our office by 9:40–9:45 AM at the latest. Allow extra travel time, as traffic in Galway City can be heavy, especially during peak hours. Public paid parking is available on Merchants Road.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.