Ireland · Heritage Walks

Clifden’s historic church graveyards walking tour. Galway. Private guided

2 Hours Round trip from Galway Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private guided walking tour of Clifden’s historic church graveyards
02 Visit both Christchurch and Saint Joseph’s Catholic church cemetery
03 Hear stories of rebels, poets, authors, founding fathers, and local people
04 See the graves of the D'Arcy family, founders of Clifden
05 Discover different styles of grave markers and large merchant-class tombs
06 View the gable wall of the old 1820's church
07 Learn about possible famine burials
08 Experience the heritage of Clifden, the Capital of Connemara

Explore Clifden’s historic church graveyards on a private guided walking tour that reveals the town’s rich heritage, local characters, and layered past. Visit both Christchurch, the Church of Ireland cemetery, and Saint Joseph’s Catholic church cemetery as your guide shares stories of the people laid to rest here.

Along the way, discover the graves of the D'Arcy family, founders of Clifden, different styles of grave markers, large tombs and stones of the Catholic merchant class, the gable wall of the old 1820's church, and possible famine burials. This is a thoughtful and atmospheric way to experience the history of Clifden, often known as the Capital of Connemara.

Explore Clifden’s historic church graveyards on a private guided walking tour that reveals the town’s rich heritage, local characters, and layered past.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 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

Day 01

Clifden town - the 'Capital' of Connemara

Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara".

Christchurch - Church of Ireland

The tour starts at Christ church , Church of Ireland graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.

Saint Joseph's Catholic church

We walk the short distance to Saint Joseph's Catholic church graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Galway 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private guide

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Meet point: Christ Church, Church of Ireland, Clifden, County Galway H71 VY80
Car parking available in the church grounds and outside the church on the road alongside the church wall. Or public parking availlable in Clifden town and then walk up to the Church (Note: It is a steep hill to walk up!)
Please arrive 10 mins before tour starts to meet guide.

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