Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Killary Fjord Boat Cruise & Galway Day Trip from Dublin
by Irish Day Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
This full-day bus tour from Dublin covers the scenic west of Ireland, focusing on Connemara’s landscapes and towns. The tour starts with a meeting point at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street before heading west across Ireland’s coast. The route follows a scenic path through small towns and approaches Oughterard, the gateway to Connemara, with views of lakes, mountains, and bogs along the way. One of the main highlights is a boat cruise on Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord. During the 90-minute cruise, you will see mussel beds and views of Mweelrea, the highest mountain range on the west coast. After the cruise, the coach stops at Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Garden for about 50 minutes. You can take photos of the castle and surroundings and have time for lunch, though entrance to the castle is not included. On the return journey, there is a two-hour stop in Galway’s Latin Quarter. This area is lively with street performers and musicians, offering time to explore the city’s bohemian atmosphere. The tour concludes back at the Molly Malone Statue in Dublin after about 13 hours in total. Included are air-conditioned coach transport, the Killary Fjord boat cruise, free WiFi on selected coaches, free time in Galway, and a driver guide. Lunch and Kylemore Abbey entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Molly Malone Statue
The tour begins in front of the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street in Dublin. From there, the coach heads west across Ireland’s coast toward Connemara. The route passes through small towns and offers views of lakes, mountains, and bogs. The approach to Oughterard marks the gateway to Connemara, although there are no formal park boundaries.
5 min
Killary Fjord
The tour includes a 90-minute boat cruise on Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord. During the cruise, passengers can observe mussel beds and see Mweelrea, the highest mountain range on Ireland’s west coast.
90 min
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
At Kylemore Abbey, the coach stops for 50 minutes. Visitors can take photos of the castle and its surroundings or relax. Lunch is possible here but not included. Entrance to the castle itself is not part of the tour.
50 min
Galway's Latin Quarter
The tour stops for two hours in Galway’s Latin Quarter on the way back to Dublin. This part of Galway is known for its lively street performers and musicians. Visitors have free time to explore the area’s shops, cafes, and streets.
120 min
Molly Malone Statue
The tour returns to the Molly Malone Statue in Dublin after approximately 13 hours, completing the full loop from the city.
5 min
Meeting point
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
End point
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Killary Fjord Boat Cruise & Galway Day Trip from Dublin
by Irish Day Tours
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.€138Overview
This full-day bus tour from Dublin covers the scenic west of Ireland, focusing on Connemara’s landscapes and towns. The tour starts with a meeting point at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street before heading west across Ireland’s coast. The route follows a scenic path through small towns and approaches Oughterard, the gateway to Connemara, with views of lakes, mountains, and bogs along the way. One of the main highlights is a boat cruise on Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord. During the 90-minute cruise, you will see mussel beds and views of Mweelrea, the highest mountain range on the west coast. After the cruise, the coach stops at Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Garden for about 50 minutes. You can take photos of the castle and surroundings and have time for lunch, though entrance to the castle is not included. On the return journey, there is a two-hour stop in Galway’s Latin Quarter. This area is lively with street performers and musicians, offering time to explore the city’s bohemian atmosphere. The tour concludes back at the Molly Malone Statue in Dublin after about 13 hours in total. Included are air-conditioned coach transport, the Killary Fjord boat cruise, free WiFi on selected coaches, free time in Galway, and a driver guide. Lunch and Kylemore Abbey entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Molly Malone Statue
The tour begins in front of the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street in Dublin. From there, the coach heads west across Ireland’s coast toward Connemara. The route passes through small towns and offers views of lakes, mountains, and bogs. The approach to Oughterard marks the gateway to Connemara, although there are no formal park boundaries.
5 min
Killary Fjord
The tour includes a 90-minute boat cruise on Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord. During the cruise, passengers can observe mussel beds and see Mweelrea, the highest mountain range on Ireland’s west coast.
90 min
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
At Kylemore Abbey, the coach stops for 50 minutes. Visitors can take photos of the castle and its surroundings or relax. Lunch is possible here but not included. Entrance to the castle itself is not part of the tour.
50 min
Galway's Latin Quarter
The tour stops for two hours in Galway’s Latin Quarter on the way back to Dublin. This part of Galway is known for its lively street performers and musicians. Visitors have free time to explore the area’s shops, cafes, and streets.
120 min
Molly Malone Statue
The tour returns to the Molly Malone Statue in Dublin after approximately 13 hours, completing the full loop from the city.
5 min
Meeting point
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
End point
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.