Tour riêng

Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway. Private guided.

Tổng quát

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Tiếng Anh

9 giờ

Vé di động

With pick up included from your hotel, hop on board as we travel west into the scenic region of Connemara, 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.

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 (weather permitting) we drive the famous Sky Road.

Travel onto to Ballynahinch Castle and take a short break to explore the castle and estate grounds including the walled garden before returning to Galway City.

Thông tin khác

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

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.

45 minutes • Bao Gồm Vé

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey, first founded by English industrialist Mitchell Henry as a present to his wife and now a Benedictine monastery. The next few hours are up to you to explore this romantic abbey, its Victorian walled gardens and Gothic church. Choose to treat yourself to refreshments at the onsite café for lunch.

2 hours • Bao Gồm Vé

Bao gồm

Entrance into Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens.

Entrance into Aughnanure Castle.

Guided tour of Connemara in minivan.

Pick up and drop off from Galway city hotel

Gratuities

Lunch

Điểm đón

Chọn điểm đón

Tùy chọn

Private group (1-7pax)

Pickup included

Private group (8-16pax)

8-16 pax Pickup included

Đánh giá

5.00

2 đánh giá

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Recommended!
Patrick2486,22 thg 6, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Glad I booked this tour. Each stop was fascinating and photo worthy. Tony was a great guide, providing lots of historical information, humor, and conversation. An excellent day!
Only way to list Connemara
michaelmR4355ML,2 thg 7, 2021
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We were delighted our guide and driver Patrick Larkin. No matter how beautiful the scenery or how mixed the weather, enjoyment comes from the way you are treated. Patrick was a great host, friendly and ready to accommodate our whims. Of the tour itself, it was well balanced. I loved the medieval castle of Auganure. It is the most complete example of a medieval Irish native fortified home thanks to its inaccessibility to cannon guns of the invaders. Kylemore is the best example of the Victorian Landlord's home but it is sweeter than most not only for its exquisites