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Private Castles of Connemara Tour
Private Castles of Connemara Tour

Private Castles of Connemara Tour

By Colleen Irish Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,355 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Overview

Welcome to Castles of Connemara Tour. On this tour we visit some of Connemara majestic castles. Aughnanure castle is the ancestor home of O'Flaherty Clan, and connections to Grace O'Malley. Our journey continues through the 12 Bens mountain range and unspoilt Connemara landscape. The next stop is Kylemore Abbey and Victoria Walled Gardens, were you can explore the beautiful grounds, as its nestled between mountain and lakes. You can take in the fabulous views of the scenic sky road on route to Clifden.

Activity location

  • Aughnanure Castle
    • Oughterard, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galway Cathedral
    • Gaol Road
    • H91 A780, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Private Castles of Connemara Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
$1,354.72 x 1 Traveler$1,354.72
Total
Price is $1,354.72
Until Fri, May 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAughnanure castle - entrance fee into Aughnanure Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided tour of Connemara
  • What's includedWhat's includedCastles of Connemara (entrance fee into Kylemore Abbey)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Transportation time is already included in the total duration of the tour.

Activity itinerary

Aughnanure Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The home fearsome O’Flaherty family, whose motto was ‘Fortune favours the strong’, ruled west Connacht for 300 years from this fine six-storey tower on the shores of Lough Corrib. O'Flahertys joined forces with the Mayo O'Malleys when Donal married Grace O'Malley, later known as Granuaile, the formidable pirate queen. The O’Malley motto, ‘Powerful by land and by sea,’ showed the awe in which that family, too, was held. At Aughanure today you hear the past stories, and inspect the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and a dry harbour. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of the three species of bat that now live in the castle.
Quiet Man Bridge
  • 15m
We stop The Quiet Man bridge from the movie of same name 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald. we here the movies tales
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Kylemore Abbey is a haven of history, beauty and serenity and is centre to Connemara Wild Atlantic Way. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years, Kylemore Abbey here we embrace the magic of the magnificent 1,000-acre estate. Colleen is a former student of this magical places. Castle was built in the late 1800s by Mitchell Henry MP, a wealthy businessman, for his wife. You can view the victoria walled gardens and enjoy so lovely freshly prepared food .
Sky Road
  • 15m
The Sky Road is one of the most popular places to visit in Galway and is the most popular of the many things to do in Clifden.
Ballynahinch Castle (Pass by)
Ballynahinch has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its people for centuries, from the recorded battle between the O’Flahertys and O’Malleys, in 1384, to the visit by all the Lord Mayors and Mayors of Ireland and some from overseas, to celebrate the Quincentennial year of Galway city receiving its charter. Ballynahinch i.e. Baile na hlnse, means ‘household of the Island’, and refers to the O’Flaherty Castle built on an Island in the lake.
Clifden Castle (Pass by)
This built by John d'Arcy in a Gothic Revival style between 1812 and 1815. In the latter half of the 19th century due to famine and a change in the D'arcy family fortunes Clifden Castle fell into disrepair.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAughnanure Castle
    • Oughterard, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGalway Cathedral
    • Gaol Road
    • H91 A780, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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