Day 01
The vibrant and colorful market town of Clifden, the 'capital' of Connemara, overlooking Clifden Bay
Ireland · Ghost Tours
Haunted Bog Road tour. Galway. Private guided. 3 hours.
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Private 3-hour ghost and storytelling tour
- 02 Hear the folklore of the haunted Bog Road
- 03 Discover the legend of the Halfway House
- 04 Learn the tale of the Red-Haired Girl at the Inn
- 05 Explore a lonely and atmospheric stretch of Connemara
- 06 Tour starts from Galway
- 07 English-speaking guided experience
Step into the eerie folklore of Connemara on this private guided Haunted Bog Road tour from Galway. Over 3 hours, hear the chilling tales tied to this lonely stretch of road, once the main route to Galway before Clifden was founded, and discover the legends that have given it its spectral reputation.
At the heart of the story is the infamous Halfway House, said to have been run in the 1790s by a brother and sister who welcomed lone travellers before meeting them with a grim fate. From ghostly rumours to the classic tale of the Red-Haired Girl at the Inn, this experience blends local history, dark storytelling, and the haunting atmosphere of the Connemara landscape.
At the heart of the story is the infamous Halfway House, said to have been run in the 1790s by a brother and sister who welcomed lone travellers before meeting them with a grim fate.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
3 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
No
City
Galway
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Option to use guide's vehicle for 2 people max
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Option to meet the guide with his own minivan in Clifden and join the tour from there.(Mini-van transport supply is an additional cost).
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Galway, IE
Tour start
Galway, IE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Galway.
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