An unhurried drive on the roads less traveled where you will get to see the iconic stone walls, beautiful and rugged Maam Turk Mountains and charming Gaelic speaking villages.Set in a dramatic landscape, Kylemore is an ideal destination for a day out. From its beginnings as a romantic gift in the 1860s to becoming home to the Benedictine Nuns in 1920, Kylemore is steeped in history and tales of tragedy, romance, engineering initiatives, model farms, royal visits, spirituality, and education. Experience the Victorian atmosphere of the restored rooms of the Abbey and neo-Gothic church. Explore the magical Victorian Walled Garden, nature trails and woodland walks. History talks and Garden tours throughout the summer. Dine-in Mitchells Cafe or the Garden Tea House or treat yourself to crepes and ice cream at our Express Cafe. Explore our magical Fairy Village and say hello to our Connemara Ponies and pet rare breed pigs. Shop for unique handcrafted gifts including chocolate, pottery, and beauty products handmade on site.Justifiably famous for the views it affords, the Sky Road route takes you us among the hills overlooking Clifden Bay and its offshore islands, Inishturk and Turbot. This is a good vantage point to photograph the town of Clifden, with its two spires and perfect Twelve Bens backdrop.A scenic drive back to Galway via South Connemara taking in the beautiful coastal drive passing through Inverin, Spiddal, and Barna. A stop at Standúns which is a unique family-run store that specializes in Irish gifts and fashion can also be done should you wish.
Ireland · Garden Stroll
Private Half Day Tour To Connemara
The journey
- 01 Private half-day tour through the scenic landscapes of Connemara
- 02 Visit Kylemore Abbey and its restored Victorian rooms and neo-Gothic church
- 03 Explore the Victorian Walled Garden, nature trails, and woodland walks
- 04 Take in panoramic views along the famous Sky Road near Clifden
- 05 Drive through Gaelic-speaking villages and the coastal scenery of South Connemara
- 06 Optional stop at Standúns for Irish gifts and fashion
- 07 Private transportation with WiFi on board
Discover the wild beauty of Connemara on a private half-day journey from Galway, travelling through scenic back roads lined with iconic stone walls, rugged mountains, coastal villages, and sweeping bay views. This relaxed tour combines dramatic landscapes with local character, offering a memorable introduction to one of Ireland’s most striking regions.
Along the way, visit Kylemore Abbey, where history, romance, spirituality, and Victorian elegance come together in a spectacular setting. Explore the restored Abbey rooms, neo-Gothic church, Victorian Walled Garden, woodland walks, and seasonal history talks and garden tours. The route also includes the famous Sky Road near Clifden and a scenic return through South Connemara, with the option to stop at Standúns for Irish gifts and fashion.
Along the way, visit Kylemore Abbey, where history, romance, spirituality, and Victorian elegance come together in a spectacular setting.
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- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
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- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- As a private guest, you can expect to be collected from wherever you wish and at a time that best suits you. After booking please contact us and inform us of your desired collection/starting point.
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