Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Escape the city, and taste the fresh air in the wilderness of the Connemara National Park.
En route to and from the National Park, your driver/guide will give you a detailed insight into the region. They will tell you all about the traditional music, the local language and strong culture that still thrives in this wild part of Ireland.
At the National Park, you will have two hours to explore the area and take in a hike. You can also visit the welcome center which has tea rooms, picnic and toilet facilities.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Maam Cross
The heart of Connemara
Leenane
Charming village in the middle of a valley, on the shores of the fjord.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Options
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour
Reviews
181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved Lally Tours! - Galway to Connemara
kayelledubs,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For our trip to Galway we wanted to be able to explore without having to rent a car. Found Lally tours on Trip Advisor with great reviews and booked a day trip to Connemara National Park. The tour picked up and dropped off at the Hyde Hotel where we were staying which was incredible. Our guide Shane was awesome! Super cool to learn about what we were seeing and a lot of Irish history. Getting to hear not just a generic tour script but actually getting local information, perspective, and friendly chat made it more like traveling with friends than a tour. There were only 6 people total at our booking time, so we had a nice cozy small bus that still left plenty of room for everyone. And because the group was small, Shane was great about customizing the stop times to what everyone needed or wanted to do. The couple of short stops (first in Leenane on the way and Spiddal on the way back) were perfect for using the bathroom or grabbing a snack. Four people had booked to go to Kylemore Abbey so we dropped them off and we were also able to pop off the bus to get some pictures. Shane then dropped us off at the National Park which was only a few minutes away. He was kind to offer us a change in itinerary since the weather was not great but we were happy to see what we could and had packed appropriate rain gear (glad we did!). If you’re considering a trip - do it! Yes the weather in December is rolling the dice, but even with rainy/windy/chilly the trip was awesome and we absolutely do it again!
Great
V7203XXsamanthaf,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Michael. Great value and beautiful views! We went on a very windy day and Michael said if it was too windy, he could come back to get us early, which was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend booking.
Lovely views and interesting history
O1130ALmorganf,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a lovely tour with our driver/guide Michael! Guide was knowledgeable about the area and history. The hike was beautiful, and tea at the local pub was perfect.
Amazing
Dominik S,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sean was a great guide, we saw much of Connemara, making many stops in spots with breathtaking views. There was enough time to enjoy everything and the tour was very well structured. Sean told us many interesting stories, sometimes a bit timidly, but always well. 10/10 would recommend
Very knowledgeable day tour in small group
Ricarda W,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide and bus driver Sean told us a lot about Connemara and the history of Ireland almost all the time. He also gave tips for the hike. We also learned a lot about Galway. The group consisted of 16 people. Since trip was conducted by Lally Tours. At the meeting point we were very well received and greeted friendly. The group was always back on time from the short photo breaks in between. Even here Sean was always a good contact for open questions and spread his great knowledge. All in all a very well organized ride with lots of impressions and information.
Let a professional do the driving!
Susan G,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seamus was a great driver while also regaling us with stories and information along the way! He was thoughtful to give us tips on climbing Diamond Hill safely, returned to find Kylemore Abbey visitors who had missed the bus, and took time to help another traveler find her dropped cellphone on the beach. Really a mother hen and attentive to everyone’s needs! Great music to go with the scenery. Overall very happy with our day in Connemara!
Well worth a visit!
Emily W,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great tour! We opted to do the hike at Diamond Hill which I highly recommend. Absolutely gorgeous. Our tour guide was fantastic too!
Unbeatable!
Rocio D,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience with Lally tours has been exceptional! The driver and guide was super friendly and helpful at all times, aware of a lot of interesting information from where we were going, as well as informing us about the places we visited. Plus a good driver. I would repeat with this Enterprise on the next tour I take. Highly recommended!
Fantastic day tour
kevintT6201BL,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. On this tour we got to see some amazing country as well as experience an amazing hike in the Connemara national park. We did the blue route which took about 1 hour total and was very peaceful and left plenty of time after before catching the bus. Seamus was an outstanding driver and even better tour guide. Highly recommend this— it was an incredible tour. Thank you Seamus!
One of the highlights of our trip!
Hannahthered,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of our favorite activities in Ireland. We had so much fun seeing and learning about the Connemara region with our tour guide. He was the perfect balance of entertaining and informative. I got my “bog time” and got to bounce on the bog. We had a great hike in the national park and experience views for miles around the rugged countryside. We left with lots of suggestions on where to go for more history and entertainment, like the story behind The Kings Head pub. We even learned a bit of the Irish language. 10/10 ⭐️ would do it again!
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