Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
The Quiet Man Film Locations Walking Tour is a must for fans of the John Wayne classic, The Quiet Man. The guided tour brings visitors to the original film locations including Inisfree, Castletown, the Pat Cohan's Bar, the Dying Man's House, the Reverend Playfair's House, the fight scenes, the courting scenes and the "patty fingers in the holy water" scenes.
Visitors hear: what happened when Hollywood invaded the sleepy village of Cong in 1951; what the film stars were like; how they interacted with the locals; and how the locals became intimately involved in the making of the movie.
The tour includes entrance to The Quiet Man Museum. Visitors can dress up in costume for photos and re-enactments. A great interactive experience full of good old Irish craic.
The walking tour and museum entry last approximately 1 hour. The tour consists of a short, easy stroll around the village of Cong with stops every few minutes at the movie locations.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Quiet Man Museum
Visit The Quiet Man Museum, an exact replica of the cottage in The Quiet Man movie as the original is now in ruins, and dress up in costumes for photos and re-enactments.
What‘s Included
Entrance to The Quiet Man Museum
Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations
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Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfectly delightful for fans of The Quiet Man!
formerexpatCT,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Quiet Man is one of my all time favorite movies. I selected more Ireland tour specifically because we would be staying in Ashford Castle, a brief walk from Cong and the Quiet Man filming sites. I later found out that the tour and museum close in September and was very disappointed. However, I emailed the museum and they responded promptly with an offer of a private tour. No, it wasn’t cheap, but not outrageous. The tour itself was “grand”, as they say in Ireland. I was thrilled to see so many filming sites in addition to the replica cottage and artifacts from the film. Gerry was knowledgeable and charming. If you are also a fan of the film, do this tour! And do contact them in advance if you’re traveling in the off season.
Homeric
fernandod588,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For those of us who appreciate Ford’s masterpiece, this visit is essential. Lisa wrote the guide 12 years and 30 years later, her father, Gerry, continues to bring this exciting experience to life. They are the owners of a museum that houses unique pieces, such as Mary Danaher’s dress, the bed they break at the Thorntons’ house, the fishing rod with which Father Lonergan almost fished for King Salmon or a multitude of newspapers of the time with articles about the shooting. Gerry is a charming man who has memorized every scene and dialogue (invites you to play them), meets and introduces you to the descendants of the extras, with whom you cross the village, takes you to a lot of recognizable corners and tells you a lot of anecdotes. His nephew manages the Cohan pub, which apart from the facade, has nothing to do with the one in the film, but is eaten quite well. YOU CAN'T MISS IT.
Hidden Gem
elenacE470VF,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so fun! I went with a friend who is a big Maureen O'Hara fan- I have only seen this movie once but the tour was enjoyable all the same! The guide was excited about the subject matter and had fun little anecdotes about the cast & crew. Several of the locals are descendants of the people who were involved with the shoot at the time and the town of Cong itself is just adorable. Even the drive out to Cong from Galway was pleasant. This tour ended up being one of the highlights of my trip.
Nostalgic, interesting and fun.
Wendy R,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Worth doing to find out some inside information on the filming of the movie. The town is simply gorgeous.
Very informative, fun and...
Sue C,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, fun and entertaining. Jerry was wonderful and had many stories to share. Well worth the time
Excellent and informative Walk of the Quiet Man location
8RobC,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walking tour of The Quiet Man village with a knowledgeable, experienced, and humorous guide. We learned a lot about the filming and the villagers that were involved in its production. Now we have to go back and watch the film again to see all the scenes from an enlarged perspective.
100% Enjoyable amd Informative!
Crystal H,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely in depth, the experience of the Movie Quiet Man! Fun, entertaining and the perfect amount of time to fit into our schedule the town of Cong is absolutely quaint, small and friendly! I highly recommend taking this tour!
Very informative and enthusiastic guide
davemJ77YM,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, very informative and enthusiastic guide who shows you around the filming locations in Cong while providing insights into the 1951 production. Would recommend if you're in Cong.
Perfect amount of time to get the history of Cong and see the town.
Patricia R,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour covers the history of the movie The Quiet Man which was an integral part of the Town's history.
Kept to the time planned....
Cathy F,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kept to the time planned. Made it easy for seniors to keep up and hear. Very funny host - made me want to watch The Quiet Man again.
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