Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour - Experience Best of the West of Ireland
Elevate your trip to Galway with our exclusive Connemara day tour, meticulously designed to immerse yourself in Irish culture and history.
Kylemore Abbey: Step into a Victorian fairy tale with a visit to one of Ireland's most romantic landmarks. Explore the stunning 19th-century castle and Benedictine monastery, nestled beneath the majestic Twelve Bens mountains.
The Sheepdog Show: A Living Tradition
Witness the magic of Ireland's rural heritage come to life with our captivating Sheepdog Show. It's more than a demonstration—it's a spectacle that tugs at your heartstrings. Led by Joe, a passionate farmer, this show transcends entertainment!
Experience Leenane Village, and many photo stops in Connemara along the way!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Maum
Pass through the stunning Maum Valley and take in the sights of the rolling mountains and valleys of the Connemara region *Please note this time is approximate*
Connemara
Travelling through the Connemara region, you will have a couple of photo stops to give you the opportunity to capture the beauty of the region. Traverse by mountains, lakes, rugged valleys, sheep and typical Irish landscapes in this relatively untouched part of Ireland.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
Group Tour
Reviews
133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kylemore
Anne T,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was a fun, informative guide. He drove safely and narrated facts and famous locations as we went. Enjoyed the trip.
Kylemore Abbey
Mary C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience with knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about the history of the region. The sheepdog demo was fun and interesting.
connemara and sheepdog tour - amazing experience
steshar2026,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was having trouble finding where to leave reviews on the website but really wanted to relay what an amazing experience my friend and I had. We did the connemara/sheep dog tour on May 2nd and Kenny was our tour guide. He was truly the best tour guide we have ever had in all our years of travelling! He was so incredibly engaging and just made everyone feel so comfortable and we really had the best time ever. He went above and beyond! This tour is definitely one that we will remember forever, so big thank you to Kenny!
Fabulous tour
610lynnt,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour - informative,Game of Thrones filming stops as well as the movie, The Quiet Man. The sheep dog demonstration was fabulous despite the rain. Scenery was stunning. We would highly recommend for sure.
Highly recommend. Such a...
Riley M,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend. Such a lovely day. Seeing the sheepdog demonstration was remarkable. Lunch at Kylemore was delicious. The landscape is phenomenal.
Great Tour with Michael
Michael B,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a great way to experience the Connemara region. Michael was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed his depth of knowledge and great sense of humor! The sheepdog demonstration was definitely the highlight!
Overall fun and informative. Doesn’t include castle
Lauren H,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We loved the tour. Our tour guide was informative and professional. The sheep dog demonstration was a lot of fun, interactive, and engaging. Connemara was picturesque and our guide stopped at a lot of photo opps. The only disappointment was the lunch at Kylemore Abby and the amount of time we got there, which was not enough to see everything. The lunch was expensive and resembled school cafeteria food. Also, there is a castle seen in previous photos of tours that the tour no longer goes to which was misleading. Overall, it was a great experience, though and we would recommend.
Kylemore Castle and sheepheading experience
Paul T,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Michael was a wonderful driver and tour guide. Kylemore Castle was great and garden walk great. Sheep heard demonstration was fantastic and met 6 puppies and baby lambs.
The best tour guide with the best tour company
J626QCjulieh,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael Summers is the epitome of an excellent tour guide. He is courteous, engaging, informative, punctual, cheerful, witty and a careful driver. I have taken many guided tours and Michael surpassed all others in his attention to his customers. The tour itself was the highlight of my trip to Ireland. The countryside is stunning, the Abbey very interesting to see and the sheepdog display a welcome stop on the tour. Just a brilliant day out. Thanks, Michael.
Fantastic day tour
Cody M,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was absolutely fantastic and provided an incredible experience. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting.
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