From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara and Connemara National Park.

Highlights

Experience the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way without touching the wheel
Learn about Connemara’s heritage, culture, and nature from your local guide
Look for the wild Connemara ponies that roam the haunting landscapes

Summary

Board your coach on Merchant’s Road in central Galway. Travel along the coast through the quaint villages of Barna, Furbo, Spiddal, and Inverin, and then head inland to the sweeping landscapes of Connemara. Your first stop is Ionad Culturtha an Phiarsaigh, the summer cottage of nationalist leader Patrick Pearse, with startling vistas across Rosmuc. Travel through wilderness to the pretty fishing village of Roundstone, where, after a photo stop, you join the Wild Atlantic Way. Keep an eye out for Connemara ponies, and savor views along the Sky Road. Finally, choose between two stops: Connemara National Park, where you can hike for free, or lakeside Kylemore Abbey, where an entrance fee applies. Travel back through majestic mountains and the Inagh Valley, visit the old stone bridge seen in 1950s classic film The Quiet Man and then return to Merchant’s Road.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

The sweeping vistas from the Wild Atlantic Way are one of the highlights of any visit to Ireland. Experience them without car rental hassles on this convenient day trip from Galway. Stop at Roundstone village and Patrick Pearse’s cottage en route for Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey. From dramatic scenery to postcard-friendly villages, it’s perfect for nature lovers.

What’s included?

Driver/guide
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entry to Kylemore Abbey
Entry/Admission - Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

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Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours - Galway

About operator:

Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours - offer the top rated daily guided sightseeing tours to the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara. Our fully trained local driver guides will take you on a scenic journey along the Wild Atlantic Way to all the Discovery and Signature points of the Wild Atlantic Way within the Galway area.