Connemara and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin Discount Tickets

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Overview

Connemara is truly the wilderness of Ireland, ravaged during the great potato famine of 1847-1851. This landscape was left barren; however, its true beauty remains intact.  With fabulous lakes, romantic castles, stone walls, and deserted valleys, Connemara has been featured in many blockbuster movies such as The Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and The Guard with Brendan Gleeson.  Not only will you be introduced to this amazing part of Ireland during the during tour, but you will also visit Galway city for a 2-hour stop. There will be plenty of time to explore the highlights of this traditional, colorful, and beautiful tribal city.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

County Dublin, Ireland

Meet at Bus Stop 1171, Lower Gardiner Street (at street number 42, beside Trinity Church)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Paddywagon Tours
We depart Dublin and make our way West for a great day Tour to Connemara.On our way across the midlands of Ireland we shall make a comfort stop for refreshments and a chance to stretch your legs.On arrival in Connemara, We will visit the picturesque village of Cong, this is a national Tidy-Town winner and the location for the Oscar winning Hollywood movie - The Quiet Man.
2. Cong
Enjoy a stop at Cong, Connemara. This traditional village was the film location for Quiet Man, the Hollywood classic starring Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne. Soak up the rural atmosphere and enjoy the shops and fresh air. The tour visits Cong from 1st November to 31st March and Sundays and Mondays from 1st April to 31st October.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience
From Tuesday to Saturday between April 1st and October 31st the tour will visit the historic silver mines and show farm at Glengowla instead of Cong. Cong will still feature on Sundays / Mondays when Glengowla is closed.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Galway
We arrive in Galway, known as the city of tribes and once home to Christopher Columbus. The city is Ireland's traditional capital and home to some of our finest traditional musicians. Our 2 hour stop allows you to explore the city at your leisure. Explore highlights like the Spanish Arch, St. Nicholas Cathedral, the colourful Shop Street or maybe even sample some world famous Galway Bay oysters.
Duration: 120 mins
5. Paddy's Palace
The tour will depart Galway at 17.00 to return to Dublin at approximately 7:30pm.
6. Connemara
Enjoy a spectacular road trip with views of Joyce country and the mountains of Connemara. We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara with its unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountainous scenery. Ravaged by famine, and predominantly Gaelic the people here still strive to maintain the remanence of rural culture and the traditional Irish way of life. We head back to Galway via the Deserted Maam Valley, an area of scenic and unsurpassed beauty with the lakes of Connemara which unfold in among the twelve Bens mountains. We then travel back along the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline to Galway and Aran Islands.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

On-board WiFi

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

USB Ports at every Seat

In-vehicle air conditioning

Live commentary on board

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and Drink

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.

If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.

The tour visits Cong from 1st November to 31st March and Sundays and Mondays from 1st April to 31st October.

From Tuesday to Saturday between April 1st and October 31st the tour will visit the historic silver mines and show farm at Glengowla instead of Cong. Cong will still feature on Sundays / Mondays when Glengowla is closed.

Supplied by Paddywagon Tours

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