Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience Kylemore Abbey in the Connemara region. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

• Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour From Galway

• From Galway: Guided Tour of Connemara with 3-Hour Stop at Connemara National Park

• From Galway: Guided Tour of Connemara with 3-Hour Stop in Kylemore Abbey

• 7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin

Kylemore Abbey entry is €18 for adults, which grants access to the abbey’s main rooms, church, mausoleum, Victorian Walled Garden, and walking trails. If you’re in the region without transportation, multistop day trips from Galway start at around €40.

Yes, Kylemore Abbey leaves quite an impression. Perched on the banks of the Pollacappul Lough between green mountains and woodlands, the abbey is blessed with a dramatic setting that hints at the history within its walls. You can learn of its tragic love story and its life as a sanctuary as you explore.

Per one customer who booked the Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway, "Our guide was wonderful. Learned so much about the history of Ireland. The abbey and grounds are gorgeous. Highly recommend this trip."

Yes, you can visit the Victorian Walled Garden at Kylemore Abbey. The abbey even offers free guided tours of the gardens, so you can get some expert intel as you soak up the natural beauty of the Formal Flower Garden, the Vegetable Garden, and the Head Gardener’s House.

Kylemore Abbey in Connemara is open every day from 10am until 6pm, making it easy to squeeze a visit into your itinerary. With multiple tours available that provide transport from Galway and Dublin, getting to the attraction is also quite easy, even if you don’t have a car.

Yes. Although the attraction’s Victorian Walled Garden is free to enter, you’ll need to purchase an admission ticket either on-site or online in advance to see the inside of Kylemore Abbey. Your ticket gives you full-day entry into the estate’s restored rooms.

Yes, there are guided tours (or “history talks”) available at Kylemore Abbey. The talks take place four times a day, during which time guides go through a comprehensive history of the abbey. You can sign up in the Gallery Saloon at the guide’s desk area.

You should set aside at least two hours to explore Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Garden in Connemara. If you’re particularly interested in learning some history or snapping beautiful pictures in the garden area, you may want to set aside a little more time.

Yes, there are food options at Kylemore Abbey. The Kylemore Kitchen is a self-serve café with sandwiches, Irish stew, and plenty of vegetarian options. The Garden Tea House near the Victorian Walled Garden serves up baked treats and tea, or you can grab coffee and quick bites at The Explorer food stall near the ticketing area.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Kylemore Abbey. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Galway:

• Cliffs of Moher

• The Burren

• Dunguaire Castle

• Galway Bay

• The Spanish Arch

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Galway.