Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles 1 Day Tour
From Galway
Discover a Journey in Connemara Castles and Kylemore Abbey. Explore Connemara along the Wild Atlantic Way with its wild rugged mountains lakes & valleys with history and Native Guide.
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles 1 Day Tour
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Michael130 days agoVerified
This tour was fantastic. We were a group of three, and the only ones on this particular day's tour, so the experience amounted to a private showing. Our guide and driver, Colleen, was charming and amusing, and she provided a ton of personal perspectives and insights on local history. The highlight for us was Aughnanure Castle, which had been constructed by the O'Flaherty clan back in the day; the O'Flahertys happen to be my wife's ancestors on her father's side. We learned that the Ferocious O'Flahertys were widely regarded as thieves and murderers during their heyday, but they were also clever and resourceful. Kylemore Abbey was also worth visiting, with a rich and diverse history. The countryside through which we drove is spectacular. The cost of the tour is a bit pricey, but the experience is definitely worth the expense.Posted on Google
Nancy B173 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Colleen saved me! I was looking for a ride from Galway to Kilkenney on Good Friday. One operator wanted to charge me 650 euros! Colleen's rate was totally reasonable and we chatted the whole way while my teen son slept in the back. She was incredibly considerate, full of interesting Irish facts and just so kind. I cannot recommend her highly enough.Posted on Google
Alyssa Chilco177 days agoColleen was such an amazing tour guide on our private tour to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. She picked us up from Shannon airport and we stopped at historical sights, points of interest, and yummy treat shops along the way. She shared her wealth of knowledge about Ireland with us throughout the journey. Colleen also was kind enough to help us plan our following days in the west of Ireland. She gave us tips on weather, travel arrangements to the Aran Islands, and must sees in the Galway area. Not to mention she connected us with tour guides in the Aran Islands in case we needed assistance once we arrived. She made our trip to ireland a totally carefree experience that we will never forget! We would not have been able to do it without her.+3Posted on Google
Pamela Moore291 days agoI had the very best time having Colleen as my tour guide. She allowed me to collaborate on what the agenda was for the time together, listened when change needed to be made to accommodate schedules, had engaging sense of humor, and made my trip to Galway a dream come true. I would recommend her tour company to anyone.Posted on Google
Emma Pettit338 days agoIncredible exprience. Ms Colleen was wonderful and very kind when we got lost on our way to meet the tour group. We saw a lot, got a lot of amazing photos and learned so much from her. Highly recommend her company while sightseeing in irelandPosted on GetyourguideMichael L361 days agoWe had an absolutely wonderful time. Colleen is an excellent, knowledgeable tour guide (and driver!) who filled us in on lot of local history and lore, and was happy to answer any and all questions. We made several stops for photo opportunities as well as stops at Aughnanure Castle, the Quiet Man Bridge and Kylemore Abbey. Absolutely recommended.Posted on Tripadvisor
Matt G373 days agoVerified
An A+ Tour! We had the most fabulous private tour with Colleen. She took us to everything we wanted to see and then some. Great discoveries, wonderful stories, historical context, and a great sense of humor made our tour very memorable. Top notch all the way. Highly recommend if you are looking for a private tour of the lovely Connemara country.Posted on Tripadvisor
Rick M408 days agoMemorable experience for all The ferry ride alone offers a great experience, especially with the jaw dropping views of the Cliffs of Mohr from the sea, but Micheal's bus tour of Inis Mor was unforgettable!Posted on Getyourguide
Barbara430 days agoWe had a slight hiccup with pickup but Colleen made accommodations last minute with Gerry as this was the only day we had available for any sightseeing. Gerry was a wonderful driver, amazing tour guide, and great company - he really made the tour extra special.Posted on Google
Audrey Chevalier464 days agoIt was an incredible time with Colleen, she brought us everywhere and very knowledgeable. Here’s to the cheekiest driver! ❤️Posted on Tripadvisor
pjo465 days agoWorth the trip. Just cannot control the weather unfortunately. Informative and fluid pickup and dropoff points. Ferry is big and smooth on larger waves. Island guide Mike was funny and educational on the Aran history. Seeing the Cliffs of Moher from ferry view a perfect way to leave islands.Posted on Google
Jody Vance469 days agoWould give Colleen 10 stars if I could. Very personable and hospitable, and was pleased to share her intimate knowledge of Galway and Connemara. Colleen made every effort to tailor the tour to meet our interests and to accommodate all 6 in our group, ranging in age from 9 to 75. We will certainly be reaching out to her again the next time we are in Co. Galway. Highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor
Laura D484 days agoMemorable tour of one of the loveliest spots in Ireland Knowledgeable and gracious driver with a great sense of humor. Spectacular site, rich history, and well timed stops along the way. Colleen and Michael were super.Posted on Google
Bradley McMasters513 days agoWe had an incredible time on our tour. The guide was so knowledgable and entertaining. The sites they chose for the Castles of Connemara tour were perfect for our interests in architecture and history, but she was also knowledgable about all of the random things we asked her about politics, nature, food, etc.+0Posted on Google
Meredith Barna545 days agoTouring with Colleen is great! She was easy to communicate with, full of insider knowledge, and a fun to be with. Highly recommend!Posted on Google
Josh Payne574 days agoWow. Just wow! Colleen is the ultimate tour guide. She gave us an amazing tour of Connemara and several of its area castles today to/from Galway. HIGHLY recommended. She is friendly, knowledgeable, insightful, funny, and deeply connected to the area. Amazing tour by a local we won’t soon forget. Thank you!!!+3Posted on Google
Barbara Foelber732 days agoColleen travels is awesome! Colleen provided outstanding service for our trip in Ireland. Colleen is extremely knowledgeable and very patient and kind. You will have the best guide for your travels in Ireland with Colleen.+0Posted on Google
Robin Kendrick-Yates744 days agoIf Ireland is on your itinerary, Colleen should be your guide! She tailored our first day in Galway to our wants, wishes, expectations, hopes, and dreams. She did that by asking pertinent questions and listening to us and watching us at the first stop. You could not find a better person to lead you to the best of whatever it is in Ireland that you want to experience. Choose another guide at your own risk. It was a perfect day:). Thank you, Colleen, for filling in all the details we were wondering about, before we even thought of them!Posted on Google
Stephanie Jackman774 days agoReally lovely trip , personal service , felt looked after. A beautiful day out learning about the Aran Islands and stunning sceneryPosted on Google
James Foley780 days agoColleen was brilliant. She packed key sites into the perfect day trip and shared excellent insights about all our stops and everything in between.+5Posted on Tripadvisor
TrippinSue211137 days agoA Great Experience This was an amazing experience for our family. Colleen is an awesome guide. She knows the area so well and it is clear that she has a strong relationship with the people who live in the areas we visited and the other travel professionals we met along the way. Ireland is such a beautiful and dramatic place and the people are so friendly - we spent 3 weeks in our Ireland visit and she is by far the best tour guide we had.Posted on Tripadvisor
Maria R1150 days agoWonderful walking tour of Galway Colleen was an excellent tour guide. So knowledgeable about Galway and her inclusion of stories about each stop made the tour a lot of funPosted on Tripadvisor
Alexandra G1175 days agoWonderful Tour! We were so lucky to have Colleen as our tour guide today. She was knowledgeable, friendly and made our experience of exploring Inishmore so memorable. We didn’t have to worry about any detail of travel and we took wonderful photos! Highly recommend, we cannot wait for our next trip to Ireland and will be booking with her again.Posted on Tripadvisor
Vicky L1194 days agoLovely walking tour of Galway city Lovely guided tour of Galway city with Colleen, full of wonderful stories of Galway's colourful history. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend highly.Posted on Tripadvisor
Reinthailand1222 days agoGreat tour Our driver Alan was excellent. Very informative and knowledgeable, also very funny.Cliffs of Moher were incredible. I definitely recommend this tour.Posted on Tripadvisor
Amy M1227 days agoWonderful walking tour full of great info We weren't even planning to do a tour of Galway, but I'm glad we ended up booking with Colleen! We had a lovely tour which really made our time in Galway more enjoyable. We are glad we took the time to learn about the city. Would absolutely recommend this walking tour!Posted on Tripadvisor
Ilona C1242 days agoExcellent Aran islands. Amazing trip! Thank you so much! Its a full day trip from 8.45-18.00. hightly recomendedPosted on Tripadvisornancy1254 days agoA Great Experience With Colleen Colleen does a great walking tour of Galway. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was excellent value for money. Thank you for a great morning tour of Galway!Posted on TripadvisorNancy R1255 days agoA Great Tour With Colleen Colleen does an excellent walking tour of Galway. She is friendly and knowledgeable. I’m a solo traveler and felt very welcome. I especially enjoyed what she had to say about medieval Galway. Thank you for an enjoyable morning.Posted on Tripadvisor
Sightsee4348641889 days agoA surprise wonder in Connemara We recently completed a walking tour with Colleen in Connemara. We were met by Colleen she is truly the original Connemara Girl.. her knowledge of Marconi, Alcock & Brown is outstanding. The storytelling brings the tour to life.Posted on Tripadvisor
Meribeth C1892 days agoCastles of Connemara What a great tour we booked a private tour due to covid restrictions. This tour is well run with friendly knowledgeable guides. Our guides were 100% authentic characters with great humour, amazing views and wonderful memories you should do this tour.
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