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Kylemore Abbey, Connemara and Sheep Farm Private Day Tour
Joined 2022
Connemara is an unique Gaelic speaking region of Ireland that preserves ancient elements of Irish culture. The landscape is rugged, dominated by beautiful lakes, bogs and mountains. A landscape that Oscar Wilde was described as a "savage beauty". Expect stunning vistas of both land and sea on this full day private tour. Highlights include a sheep farm visit with working dogs, the Gaelic Irish tower house of Aughnanure Castle; and a visit to the Gothic Mansion at Kylemore Abbey.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Galway Hotel or Ceannt Station Galway
- Pick up available from your hotel or Galway City train station
Aughnanure Castle
Visit Aughnanure Castle and learn of exploits of the ferocious O'Flaherty clan who ruled this region until 17th century.
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Gardens
Visit to the Benedictine Sisters at Kylemore Abbey and walk the beautiful Victorian Gardens. Learn of the love story attached to this beautiful gothic mansion.
Connemara Sheep Farm Experience
Drive through beautiful Joyce Country and visit a working sheep farm deep in the Maumturk Mountains with stunning views of Lough na Fooey.
Return via the stunning Inagh Valley
Ending Point
Galway City
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional guiding services
Transportation with a Mercedes-Benz sedan with AC, fuel, toll, parking
Courtesy bottle of water
Entrance fee to attractions
Lunch and snacks
Tour Important Information
Tour departs rain or shine
Please bring comfortable footwear and rain gear
Sheepdog demonstration is closed on Sunday
No sheep farm visit on Sunday, another activity can be arranged
There is an option to swap an activity for a hike in the Connemara National Park, allow 2 hours.
In all cases, please wear appropriate footwear and a rain jacket
Important message from the supplier
I can cover weekends as part of an extended tour. I am an accredited tour guide.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Derek S.
I've been working as a professional tour guide since 2012. I have a degree in Hons. Heritage Studies and an accredited Failte Ireland tour guide working in the West of Ireland and along the Wild Atlantic Way. I offer tours to the Galway City, Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way and the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren UNESCO Geo Park. I also offer self guided and guided bicycle tours of Galway City and Connemara National Park. My personal interests are in archaeology, anthropology, natural history, folklore and folklife. My tours have a mixture of these topics as they cut to the core of Gaelic Culture. I have studied the medieval period in Ireland extensively as this informs much of the built architecture in Galway City and the West of Ireland.
$700/ per group
