Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day
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Hop on board this fascinating day tour as we explore the famous Castles of Connemara and travel west into this scenic region, famed for its wild and rugged land and seascapes.
Our first castle visit is to Aughnanure Castle. Built by the O’Flahertys in 1500, this castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house.
Next stop in the quaint village of Oughterard for a short coffee break and onto see the famous ‘Quiet Man ‘ bridge.
Weaving our way through scenic Connemara, our next castle stop is Kylemore Abbey, founded by English industrialist Mitchell Henry and now a Benedictine monastery. Spend the next few hours exploring this romantic Abbey, its Victorian walled gardens and Gothic church.
We head to the capital of Connemara, the colourful town of Clifden. En-route (and weather permitting) we drive scenic Sky Road, viewing Clifden Castle, a ruined manor house, built in 1812 in the Gothic Revival style.
After our day of exploring we return to Galway City.
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Do you or any of your party suffer from food allergies? If yes, please inform your guide before departing on this tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Aughnanure Castle
Our first castle visit is to Aughnanure Castle. This castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to Lough Corrib and village of Oughterard. Built by the O’Flahertys, one of Connacht's most notable lord families in 1500 and standing on what is a rocky island on the shores of Lough Corrib. This castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. On this visit you will find the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and dry harbour. Grace O’Malley, the notorious west of Ireland sea pirate was married to Donal O’Flaherty.
Quiet Man Bridge
This bridge was made famous in the 1950s classic “The Quiet man” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Tourists from all over the world to come visit this local attraction. The Quiet Man is regarded as one of the top 100 films ever made
Bao gồm
Entrance into Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens.
Guided tour of Connemara in minivan.
Entrance into Aughnanure Castle.
Gratuities
Lunch
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Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day
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Great tour day
UZMA M,,15 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We enjoyed our small minivan tour of 5 people with Jimmy. He was flexible and accommodating with tailoring small requests for unique experiences. Had a wonderful day!
Personalized experience with Colleen.
Diane F,,8 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our tour guide Colleen was very knowledgeable. It was quite a windy and rainy day but Colleen handled it all, gave us a great history of the areas we went through, and even suggested a place for lunch, which was excellent. She also pointed us out to the best jeweler in Connemara to purchase jewelry made with the marble of that area, which I was looking to purchase. This turned out to be a private tour with just the two of us and we had her full attention the whole time. She really made this tour something special.
Beautiful West
Simone9587,,24 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was very nice and we saw a lot. The return journey was very fast and unfortunately earlier than planned (after 7.5 hours) back at the starting point.
Spectacular Castles
janetj599,,13 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day tour with Gerry. There were only two of us and it was a great experience viewing the beautiful countryside in Connemara. The castles we saw were spectacular. Gerry did a great job with everything!
jocelynandricharda,,19 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00Our tour never showed up or notified us that the driver was not working that day. We were left standing on the pouring rain for over an hour before reaching someone who gave us the news. Refund did happen quickly but day ruined. Use another group
True professional tour operator.
Keith R,,26 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver/tour operator, Colleen, was amazing. There was an unfortunate traffic accident ahead on the road, blocking the tour route. Colleen was fabulous, figuring out an alternate route to get to Kylemore Abbey, while retaining her sense of humour and can do attitude. Highly recommend her tours to anyone interested in a knowledgeable and motivated operator.
Great Tour with a Knowledgeable and Gracious Guide!
Dawn C,,24 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! Our guide was punctual, friendly, and had a great sense of humor that made the trip fun and informative. She was very knowledgeable about the area and went out of her way to give us extra time for photos, which we really appreciated. The bus was clean and comfortable, and she was flexible with stops and timing—especially helpful when the weather turned. The only small downside was the driving in some areas; the roads were a bit sketchy and the acceleration wasn’t always smooth. That said, her positive attitude and attention to the group made it a great experience overall. Highly recommend!
This is a must-do experience.
David L,,18 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This is a fantastic experience! The scenery is stunning, the castles are interesting, and the tour guide was the best. I would do this tour again just to see the scenery.
Great tour!
621kerri,,15 thg 9, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Colleen was fantastic. She is very personable and knowledgeable. She made the best of a rainy day. The Kylemore Abbey is extremely beautiful.
Not just another day in Ireland
E4474GGjenniferm,,27 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time with Patrick, who explained so much to us; not only about the places we visited but also about life in Ireland.. today and past.
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