Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
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Galway, Ireland
- 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover top Connemara attractions without having to drive through the distracting landscape on a handy day trip from Galway. Your guide sheds light on the region’s rich heritage and spectacular natural scenery along the way. Admire views over the Twelve Pins mountains and enjoy free time in Leenane Village. Check out Killary Fjord and Kylemore Abbey, and stop in the Irish-speaking village of Spiddal, before returning to Galway.
- Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach with a group
- Hotel transfers are included so you don't risk getting lost
- Includes admission to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
- Explore the scenic Connemara region without having to navigate
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- HYDE HotelForster St, Galway, H91 PY7E, Ireland
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 9.45am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
Oughterard (Pass By)
Twelve Bens of Connemara (Pass By)
Maam Cross (Pass By)
1
Leenane
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Killary Fjord
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre (Pass By)
4
Spiddal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salthill Promenade (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 61 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
David_P
We had a great time with Roland as our driver. Very knowledgeable and informative. Even at stops he was able to answer so many questions. We had the pleasure of sharing the ride with 3 lovely ladies that grew up in the area and were able to add a lot of additional color
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,120 reviews
Noreen_O, May 2026
Long day of travel.. if you get car sick take something beforehand! Our driver from Lally’s, Micheal was 5 stars, fun and full of information!
Debra_J, Apr 2026
We saw a lot of the Galway and Connemara area and yet Kylemore Abbey stole the show. It made the entire trip worthwhile. Shane, our host, was spectacular! He gave us so much information about the area and what we were seeing and at the same time made it fun! It surpassed my expectations!
David_P, Apr 2026
We had a great time with Roland as our driver. Very knowledgeable and informative. Even at stops he was able to answer so many questions. We had the pleasure of sharing the ride with 3 lovely ladies that grew up in the area and were able to add a lot of additional color
dkmarafino, Apr 2026
Bus driver narrated the trip for us. It was very informative and he was very accommodating. We didn’t have great weather and missed the gardens inside the Abbey but despite the rain we enjoyed the day.
Michael_S, Apr 2026
Always prepare for wind and rain! Ronan was an excellent driver and your guide.
Would recommend this tour to anyone e who asked.
Edward_C, Apr 2026
Knowledgeable and entertaining guide. All activies well planned and timed. Bus was comfortable for the day long trip.
Dana_S, Apr 2026
Amazing experience! Our driver, Seemus, was great! Shared a ton of knowledge about each place we went to and gave us enough time to explore each place!
Paul_M, Apr 2026
Great day out, very knowledgeable and humorous driver. Some nice photo opportunities along the route. Of course good weather helps.
Rosheni_R, Apr 2026
It was an amazing trip. It was my first solo trip. I was actually nervous before getting into the bus but the people and the crew were good and I forgot I was alone. It was a memorable trip.
Michael_b, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Michael was excellent. He was a wealth of knowledge and hospitality. We would highly recommend this excursion.
Lauren_S, Mar 2026
It was an OK day! The bus was pretty small and very squeaky. It’s sort of pitched as a day where you make lots of stops but we really only made a major stop at the Abbey. Everything else felt like a bathroom break in an area with gift shops. Our driver didn’t have too much to contribute in terms of facts on the drive which was a little disappointing. I’m glad we went but I’m not sure I would’l consider taking this particular tour.
Thomas_J, Mar 2026
Scenery was lovely and abbey is well worth the trip. Felt the driver was not that engaged though (e.g. only gave narration at certain points whereas on other tours I had been on the driver narrated the whole way) and there was less legroom than on other tours I had done. The last stop at Skiddle also seemed a waste of time. Probably would have a better tour with another company (I did Galway City Tours for cliffs of mohor for instance and felt that was better).
Jordan_J, Mar 2026
The trip from Galway through Connemara to Kylemore was extremely picturesque. Kylemore Abbey was definitely worth the visit.
I loved all our tour guide’s insights, though too many of the things pointed out seemed to be on the driver’s side of the bus.
Overall I felt in good hands. The bus was new and the sensors kept going off, I hope they find a way to turn those off as all the beeps were pretty annoying and obviously the driver was as far from the edge of the road as he could be, so all the tree branches and bushes near the narrow road were making it go off all the time. Obviously not his fault, just a bother.
My only complaint is that our guide gave us a basic run down of what order we should do kylemore in, but didn’t point out specifically that the restaurant is outside the gates, and we went to eat in the middle of our visit, but worried they wouldn’t let us back in as we had already given our ticket stub and did not have receipts like those purchasing tickets on site.
Luckily they did! Though the first lady seemed like she was not inclined to.
Trisha_L, Mar 2026
This was a lovely tour. There are great stops for landscape, cute villages and a very impressive visit to the Abbey. Our driver, Mike was very personable and knowledgeable. And very accommodating strongly recommend this tour.
Sophia_S, Mar 2026
It was such a lovely day. I had sooo much fun <3
Our guide was really nice and made it a great trip.
Diane_R, Mar 2026
It was an exceptional day in every way. So much history outlined and stunning vistas to see. The trip allowed plenty on time to savour each stop and they also stopped to allow us to capture scenery or special moments as we went. Shane and Owen were exceptional guides. The trip celebrated nature and the beauty of wild western Ireland. Loved it!!!
Catherine_W, Mar 2026
Beautiful scenery and well-planned stops. Michael was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and funny (and a great driver!)
Sarah_M, Mar 2026
Michael was amazing, really loves what he does and gave us a great insight into the west. Would highly recommend him and his tour
Faith_K, Feb 2026
Was a lovely experience! Sean was a very good tour guide and the scenery was amazing. Definitely worth it
Tamara_H, Jan 2026
Even on a rainy day, the experience was phenomenal, breathtaking, and every bit worth it. And thank you Michael from Lolly Tours for providing commentary and stops to compliment.
Jermey_E, Jan 2026
It was truly unbelievable to see everything in person. It took my breath away. I do wish we could have seen the rooms at the Abby but that’s just from me being so curious.
Our tour guide was great, interactive, and funny.
Deborah_T, Dec 2025
Our guide was wonderful. Learned so much about the history of Ireland. The Abbey and grounds are gorgeous. Highly recommend this trip.
Kateri_D, Dec 2025
This was a great day trip! We had plenty of time at Kylemore Abbey and got to see some amazing sights on the way there and back. Our guide, Michael, was great. We learned a lot about the places we were seeing.
Ronja_S, Nov 2025
Wonderful journey across Galway and Connemara. You get to know its history and most popular sites. The guide was really informative, helpful and humorous which made the journey memorable.
Helen_W, Nov 2025
They picked me up from a pick-up point near my hotel. I really appreciated it. Also the customer service folks were responsive and professional
Katherine_K, Nov 2025
This tour made for a wonderful day. The bus ride out to Connemara was cozy, and the guide + bus driver (Michael) explained many interesting things along the way. We truly enjoyed seeing Kylemore Abbey on the lake, the beautiful inside rooms, the neo-Gothic church, and the gardens. Lunch at the on-site restaurant was excellent, as was shopping for gifts and souvenirs at Kylemore, Leenane, and Spiddal. I liked that Michael played Irish music between his announcements. He was a highly competent, funny, and thoughtful host for this excursion. Highly recommended!
Elaine_M, Oct 2025
Lovely day Micheal was very knowledgeable and funny
The abbey was amazing and the landscape of Connemara
Gina, Oct 2025
Great tour Seamus our tour guide was great hewas very informative knowledgeable and funny . Definitely recommend
Dawn_E, Oct 2025
Great information about Connemara County. Appreciated the stops for photos, shopping and restroom. The Abbey was incredible!!
Brooke_H, Oct 2025
Seamus was an absolutely amazing guide! Really enjoyed the history and information he shared about Galway, Kylemore Abbey, and Ireland in general during the bus ride. Highly recommend this tour, and any tour Lally Tours offers!
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