Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Cong and the Kylemore Abbey

Highlights

Discover ancient religious monuments with the help of a local guide
Visit Ross Errilly Friary, Kylemore Abbey, and Cong village
See Lough Corrib, Loch Na Fooey, Inagh Valley, and Maumturk Mountains

Summary

Board your bus at Galway Coach Station and head out into the Irish countryside. Your first stop is the medieval tombs and serene cloisters of ancient Ross Errilly Friary. Next, explore the cobbled streets of quaint Cong village on the banks of Lough Corrib, and perhaps take the time to look at 13th-century Ashford Castle, now a hotel. As you cross the border into County Connemara and travel around glacier lake Loch Na Fooey, your guide shares rich tales of Irish culture and traditions. Admire Kylemore Abbey, a spectacular lakeside edifice built during Victorian times, before returning to Galway by way of the Inagh Valley and Maumturk Mountains. Bid your guide farewell at the station.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Take the pain out of exploring Connemara on this full-day coach tour. The cunning route takes in some of the region’s most scenic mountains, lakes, and valleys with stops at medieval Ross Errilly Friary, Victorian Kylemore Abbey, and the charming village of Cong. Perfect for lovers of architecture and landscape, your local guide explains everything you see.

What’s included?

Professional Local Driver/Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Entry/Admission - Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Galway Tour Company

About operator:

Galway Tour Company, Galway's favourite Tour Company offering the No.1 rated tours to The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Connemara and Cong with Kylemore Abbey and Trips to The Aran Islands. Offering you the most passionate and fun tours with Local Guides who are loaded with stories, history, and folklore. There is no better option for exploring the West of Ireland.