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The majestic Kylemore Abbey in the heart of Connemara.
The Gothic Church on the grounds of Kylemore Abbey
Ruins of the old boat house on the grounds of Kyelmore Abbey
Entrance into the former banqueting hall at Aughnanure
Hop On Hop Off in Connemara Castles

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles tour from Galway

By Colleen Irish Travel
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$219 per adult
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Overview

Welcome to Castles of Connemara Tour. On this tour we visit some of Connemara majestic castles. Aughnanure castle is the ancestor home of O'Flaherty Clan, and connections to Grace O'Malley. Our journey continues through the 12 Bens mountain range and unspoilt Connemara landscape. The next stop is Kylemore Abbey and Victoria Walled Gardens, were you can explore the beautiful grounds, as its nestled between mountain and lakes. You can take in the fabulous views of the scenic sky road on route to Clifden.

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Recess, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Recess, Ireland

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Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles tour from Galway
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 am
Price details
NZ$218.58 x 2 AdultsNZ$437.16
Total
Price is NZ$437.16
Until Fri, 28 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAughnanure castle - entrance fee into Aughnanure Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided tour of Connemara
  • What's includedWhat's includedCastles of Connemara (entrance fee into Kylemore Abbey)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Castles of Connemara
  • 4 stops
  • 1 Point of interest
  • 8h
Operating schedule

This tour departure from Galway Cathedral (H91 A780) at 09.30. The rep will meet you on the steps of Galway Cathedral facing river & new bridge construction

Galway

  • H91 A780

Oughterard

  • Stop n. 1
  • Aughnanure Castle - home to mighty O’Flaherty chieftains., a very notable family in galway region. Donal O’Faherty later married the sea pirate Grace O’Malley. The grounds on this castle is well preserved.

Kylemore Abbey

  • Stop n. 2
  • You will have ample time to explore the grounds of this history abbey and gardens.

Clifden

  • Stop n. 3
  • The capital of Connemara, and founded by D’arcy on off the 14 tribes of Galway. Where John Alcock & Arthur Brown crashed landed on the first transatlantic direct flight.
Points of interest passed by on this route
  • Recess

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Recess, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMultiple Locations Visited
    • Recess, Ireland

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