Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A full day, guided tour of Connemara, an area famed for it’s unspoiled natural beauty and rugged landscapes. Spend time exploring the iconic Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens. Along the way, listen to your expert driver/guide share the origin of the Irish language and how it is still the native language of Connemara, despite its diminishing status in the rest of Ireland.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Oughterard

Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2016 was 1,318. It is located about 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road.

Admission Not Applicable

Twelve Bens of Connemara

Tallest mountain range in the west of Ireland

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)

Driver/guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Options

Connemara Day Tour

A full day, guided tour of Connemara, an area famed for it’s unspoiled natural beauty and rugged landscapes. Spend 2 full hours at the Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens.

Reviews

4.79

1,062 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

914

104

Bravo for Seamus Og!
lyonsf2026,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the day! Seamus was our driver and guide, and he was marvelous. A great sense of humor, but also addressing serious topics. Full of informative stories, history and current events. His driving was very smooth and I never felt concerned about his driving and talking at the same time. At points where the driving needed especial attention, he told us and stopped talking till it was safe again. Seamus also suggested a bookstore and a pub in Galway City, both of which turned out as good as he said. The coach was very comfortable and the ride was easy.
It was truly unbelievable...
Jermey E,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was truly unbelievable to see everything in person. It took my breath away. I do wish we could have seen the rooms at the Abby but that’s just from me being so curious. Our tour guide was great, interactive, and funny.
Excellent experience
901val rier,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very good experience! Guide Michael was top and warm. It allowed us to know Connemara, its landscapes, its daily life and its culture.I recommend.A real moment of relaxation!
Great tour and helpful staff
69morganef,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My mother and I did the Connemara day tour with a visit of the Kylemore Abbey with Michael as our driver. The tour was so beautiful and Michael provided a lot of knowledge about the region and the abbey. My mother ended up losing her card case in the bus but the staff was so helpful and sent it back to us. I highly recommend this tour and I would definetely do another tour with them if the opportunity presents itself.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clair H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A must see tour with Lally’s. Incredible experience. Michael our driver and tour guide made it all that much more. The knowledge shared by him is priceless. I’m very grateful Micheal for your care and kindness through out the day as I was very unwell yet I pushed through and enjoyed.
Very nice experience
Odyssey57829395093,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seamus was a wonderfull guide, he provided us a lot of explanations and good recommendations also about food and things to visit. The lands were incredible Thank you for this good moment !
Great day!
Voyager16798300597,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day. Thanks to Michael for this extraordinary journey through the Connemara lands, for his anecdotes, his humor and his kindness!
Our guide was wonderful. ...
Deborah T,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was wonderful. Learned so much about the history of Ireland. The Abbey and grounds are gorgeous. Highly recommend this trip.
Very Nice Tour-Great Value!
tomf267,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shane our guide did an excellent job of explaining a lot of the interesting aspects to and from Kylemore. Very good routes …. Was able to give us a good idea about Connemara. Very much worth the time. Kylemore was very nice as it was adorned for Christmas. I just wish more of it was available to tour. There was a special harp concert there the day we were there which was an added plus! The whole tour was a great value given everything one gets.
This was a great day...
Kateri D,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great day trip! We had plenty of time at Kylemore Abbey and got to see some amazing sights on the way there and back. Our guide, Michael, was great. We learned a lot about the places we were seeing.