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The 15 Best Connemara Day Trips from Galway

36 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Connemara is bog, quartzite and fjord, and it is a driving day whichever way you do it. These 15 compare the Kylemore Abbey stops, the Killary boat and the longer Sky Road loops on price and time in the coach.

From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour - Why this Galway day trip works
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From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour

1.Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,737 reviews · from $45Our pick

Travel from Galway through Connemara’s Inagh Valley, Killary Fjord, and Lough Nafooey to Kylemore Abbey and Cong. Driver-guides such as Mike, Tommy, and Patrick add stories, jokes, and local detail. You get two hours at Kylemore, 45 minutes in Cong, and round-trip coach transport. Abbey admission and lunch cost extra.

“This tour was great! Although the weather was terrible (heavy rain and winds), the views near Kylemore Abbey were so beautiful. I’d like to visit again and walk in the Connemara park when the weather is better. I had about an hour in Cong. It was enough to go and see around there, so I was satisfied with it.”

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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway - Leenane: a short stop on Killary Harbour
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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

2.Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,068 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Ride from Galway into Connemara with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Seamus, Michael, Shane, or Dion. See Leenane, Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, the Victorian Walled Garden, Spiddal, and Salthill. The coach handles the narrow roads and includes Kylemore admission, while you enjoy commentary, photo stops, and Irish scenery.

“Beautiful countryside. Outstanding ding views. Our guide, Dion, was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He made the trip extra enjoyable.”

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From Galway: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour - Leenane and the first views of Connemara
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From Galway: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour

3.Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway through Connemara’s mountains, lakes, bogs, and coast with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop in Leenane and at Killary Fjord, spend two hours at Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Gardens, then visit Gaelic-speaking An Spideal. The $57 price includes transport and admission, but not food.

“Our tour guide Sean S. was FABULOUS!! He was informative and interesting.”

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From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop at Connemara National Pk. - Galway Bay, Salthill, and the Irish-speaking coast
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From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop at Connemara National Pk.

4.Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop at Connemara National Pk.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about nine hours touring Galway Bay and Connemara by air-conditioned coach. Guide-drivers such as Mike, Vincent, Adrian, and Patrick share Irish history and folklore while you stop at Screebe Waterfall, Sky Road, Clifden, and more. Choose three hours at Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey, then return to Galway.

“We had such a pleasant time. Mike was very funny and knowledgeable about the history of the area. Would highly recommend to others!”

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From Dublin: Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour - Glengowla Farm and Silver Mines, April through October
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From Dublin: Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour

5.Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 446 reviews · from $85

You’ll cross Ireland from Dublin to wild Connemara, stopping at Glengowla Family Farm and Silver Mines from April to October, or Cong from November to March. Expect mountain and lake views, Galway Bay, about two hours in Galway, and an English-speaking guide such as Peter or Mark.

“Supposed to have 1 1/2 hours in Cong, but cut back to an hour. Just not enough time there. The stop in Connemara was great...so beautiful. Galway would have been better if we could have gotten through the Joyce roundabout. As it was, it took ONE HOUR to through the roundabout and time to get the bus parked. Very long bus ride for about 3 hours of touring time. Even so, glad we took the tour and thankful it was a beautiful day.”

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From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip - Leaving Galway through Claddagh and Salthill
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From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

6.Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 433 reviews · from $57

Set out from Galway with a local English-speaking guide such as Paddy, Mike, or Damien. See Claddagh, Salthill, Screeb Waterfall, Derryclare Lough, Clifden, and the Sky Road, then choose three hours at Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey. Expect scenic roads, Irish stories, free time, and a full nine-hour day.

“I experienced a perfect day in Connemara. Our guide, Mike, did an excellent job and we got lots of information about Ireland and the places we visited. The hike and view in Connemara National Park were amazing.”

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Small Group - Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway - Inis Oirr gives the day its character
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Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

7.Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $151

From Galway, ride through Connemara and along Galway Bay, cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, then spend 2.5 hours on Inis Oirr. Guides such as Phil, Barry, and Sean bring local stories and humor. The $151.23 price includes transport, guide, ferry crossings, and the cruise, but not lunch or optional island rides.

“Boat ride to the Aran isle going by the Cliffs of Moher and horse cart tour of the island.Seafood at restaurant on island was fantastic.”

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From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour - Leenane and Killary Fjord
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From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

8.Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $0

Travel from Galway into Connemara with a local English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Leenane, Killary Fjord, and scenic viewpoints before two hours of free time at Connemara National Park. You can tackle Diamond Hill, take a shorter walk, or enjoy the café. Guides such as John, Michael, Sean, and Macdara add local stories, music, and Irish cultural context.

“We had a great day. We only had 12 days in Ireland, so we had to make some heartbreaking decisions about what to see and what to skip. So glad we didn't skip Connemara National Park. It was the highlight among nothing but highlights.”

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From Galway: Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Day Tour - Clifden gives you a useful half-hour break
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From Galway: Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Day Tour

9.Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 235 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway with a local English-speaking guide such as Mike, Paddy, or Jerry along Galway Bay and the Wild Atlantic Way. Stop at waterfalls, lakes, Clifden, and Sky Road, then choose three hours at Kylemore Abbey or Connemara National Park. Expect photo stops, mountain scenery, and a full day on the road.

“The day trip through Connemara to Kylemore Abbey was delightful. We were on a smaller bus so we had many more options on the drive. The guide kept us entertained with his informative monologue along the drive and stopped along the way for photo opportunities, which I did not expect. He answered everyone's questions as we went and gave us inside information on how to best navigate seeing the Abbey, the Gardens and the Church in the time allowed! Definitely an excellent value!”

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Connemara Coastal kayaking - Wildlife, beaches, and the value of a local guide
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Connemara Coastal kayaking

10.Connemara Coastal kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

Meet at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel for a 2.5-hour guided paddle along the Connemara coast. Danny, Clare, Steve, and the team provide wetsuits, safety gear, and beginner instruction before leading you toward quiet beaches and wildlife-rich water. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening outing.

“Steve took very good care of us! Happy to spot some plovers and herons. And Connemara Bay is so clean and beautiful. We were blessed with sun as well!”

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From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey - The Galway departure and the first coastal views
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From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey

11.Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Galway through coastal villages, moorland, lakes, and mountain roads with a local driver-guide. You’ll stop at Clifden, Sky Road, and scenic viewpoints before choosing three hours at Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Garden or Connemara National Park. The air-conditioned coach holds up to 37 people.

“Not enough bathroom stops on the three-hour Kylemore trip . No toilet on bus, either. Beautiful places to visit, otherwise.”

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Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour - Leenane: a 30-minute introduction to the valley
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Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

12.Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $52

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Galway into Connemara with guides such as Michael, Sean, John, and Frank. Stop in Leenane, see Killary Harbour, hike independently in Connemara National Park, and finish in Spiddal. The day combines Irish stories, music, language, mountain views, and seaside scenery, but the park time is tight for a long Diamond Hill hike.

“Macdara our tour guide was wonderful. But I emphasize STRONGLY to the organizers that this tour needs an earlier start so people have enough time to enjoy either Kylemore or Connemara. The only reason this review has four stars is MacdarRead more”

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Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour - Two hours at Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Garden
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Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour

13.Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Leave Galway at 10:30 am for a 7.5-hour Connemara tour with hotel pickup available by request. See Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Garden, stop in Leenane beside Killary Fjord, and watch Joyce Country sheepdogs work with their handler. Guides such as Michael, Mike, and Richie are known for lively local stories.

“Great day with a small group of other travelers. Richie, our tour guide, was absolutely the best, and had a great deal of knowledge about west coast of Ireland! He was a safe and cautious driver as well. We ended the day hanging out with the puppies, border collies, and sheep. It was a remarkable tour and we will have a lifetime of memories! This day was the best day we had over our 8-day visit to Ireland!”

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Galway: Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands & Connemara Day Tour - The first road south through Connemara
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Galway: Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands & Connemara Day Tour

14.Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands & Connemara Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $135

Leave Galway with a host and driver, cross to Inis Oirr, walk or explore by bike or pony and trap, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher to Doolin. The return follows the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way. Guides such as Barry, Phil, and Sean are known for Irish stories, humor, and local insight.

“It was a really great experience, Phil was a great guide. Thank you for the experience! I truly recommend it!”

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Connemara and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin - Cong and the World of The Quiet Man
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Connemara and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin

15.Connemara and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 101 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Dublin through western Ireland by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Cong, Glengowla Mines and Family Farm, Connemara, and Galway. Expect dramatic mountain and coastal scenery, live commentary, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and a long day on the road. Guide quality and the exact return arrangements can vary, so confirm the schedule before booking.

“It was a very cool experience, wish we had more time to stop and see things We did a local mining stop run by a family which was wonderful”

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