Private Half Day Tour To Connemara
Description
Explore the stunning and rugged scenery of Connemara in a privately chauffeured vehicle and take in some of the most spectacular scenic views in Ireland. Heading west from Galway city, the villages of Connemara will stretch out before you like a colorful road map of communities and hidden gems just waiting to be explored, from the bogs and lakes of the Gaelic speaking South Connemara to the mountain vistas of North and West Connemara. However, as dramatic and breathtaking as the landscape may be, all travelers know that memories and encounters are what make a journey unique and Connemara Chauffeurs will help make your visit to Connemara one that you will never forget.
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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(26)
We cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Our guide Joe made the day particularly special with his incredible knowledge of the area and its history as well as his delightful storytelling gifts. En route we extended from a half day to full day tour because it was so amazing. It was worth every penny and more!!
This was a private, guided tour, don’t was a bit more, but it basically averaged out in a pp basis. And it was worth it. Our guide, DC, was accommodating and smart as anyone I’ve ever met in any field. He has a gift for relating information in an accessible way and he relates to children and adults equally well. Ourvteo-year-old son loved him. His own life story is worth hearing, too.
Our driver Hugo did. Wonderful job of taking us to most scenic spots He had vast knowledge and provided great insight & information, highly recommend his tour guide
We had such a great day with Austin exploring Connemara and Kylemore Abbey. Austin was a true pleasure who all six of us enjoyed. He was engaged, had great humor, gave us great history. He took time to be with us during the Kylemore tour and took a few of us to see the gardens and Church. He easily became part of our group, joining us for lunch and joining in our family banter! We felt extremely well cared for and attended to and would highly recommend.
It was fantastic to see the countryside in the comfort of private van. We stopped at several locations and picture taking was great. Only downside was the driver, although professional was too quiet(only talked about views if we asked) and his primary language was Romanian, therefore there was miscommunication. We wanted to be back to cruise port by 4 pm, boat was leaving at 6 pm. At 4:15, we asked how close we were to the port and we were still an hour out. He thought we wanted to be back at 6 PM. We had a very quick ride back, and did make it at 5:15. It would have added some authenticity to the day if he was Irish, but overall so glad we did it.
Our day was wonderful. Fergus was a very enjoyable guide. He showed us so many interesting and beautiful places. Thank you
We spent a lovely time with Fergus. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see a lot of Ireland in a day.
Joe from Connemara Chauffeurs was our tour guide. Adjusted the departure and drop-off point to Clifden. Joe was punctual, courteous and very welcoming. He was extremely knowledgable about the area and regaled us with many stories.
This trip was amazing and Hugo was a fantastic tour guide! It was the perfect way to spend our first day in Galway.
Joe was an exceptional tour guide! He brought us to all the breathtaking spots around Connemara, along with some of his personal favorites that added a truly special touch to the experience. His deep knowledge of the area—clearly second nature to him—shone through at every stop. What made the day even better was Joe’s warm and engaging personality. He was fantastic company throughout the tour and even helped capture some beautiful photos of my husband and me—something that’s not always easy when traveling as a couple. If you’re looking for a personalized, memorable experience led by someone who was born and raised in the area and can share the best stories along the way, ask for Joe. You won’t be disappointed!
