Private tour in Galway Jim W

Tour of Connemara and Kylemore Abbey

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Jim W.

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Tour Guide for Galway and the West of Ireland. Published writer & poet, Artist, Irish speaker, Storyteller. I am an experienced, qualified Fáilte Ireland - Irish Tourist Board, Regional Tour Guide. I also served on the Committee of Galway Tour Guides Association as its Social Media Officer. In April, 2021, during the Covid lockdown I gave the online tour of Galway City for Flockeo, the French eco-tourism company offering online city tours globally. This tour is available on YouTube. In May, 2022, I offered two successful FREE Walking Tours of Galway City to groups of Ukrainian refugees, to orientate them to their new surrounds. I am published in Irish and English for poetry and stories, and I'm an award-winning playwright, published cartoonist and visual artist. I'm a native of Salthill (The Village), just west of Galway. I have an intimate knowledge of Galway through family, personal involvement and a keen interest in history and culture. I am fluent in Irish and speak some French and Spanish. My motto for my tours is the same as the BBC's for broadcasting - 'to inform, to educate, to entertain. ' 2019, Fáilte Ireland/Irish Tourist Board Badge in Regional Tour Guiding (Accredited Tour Guide). 2019, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), Certificate in Regional Tour Guiding (Distinction achieved). Galway Tour Guides' Association Committee Member (Social Media Officer). Member of the Approved Tour Guides of Ireland (ATGI). I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car/bus and driver.

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Overview of your Galway tour

A day trip out to Connemara along the way of the movie 'The Quiet Man', taking in Oughterard and Maam Cross. Visit Connemara National Park and perhaps a visit to Kylemore Abbey, a Victorian Mansion and Gothic Church with walled gardens. Travel along the Sky Road. Return through picturesque south Connemara, Irish-speaking area along the lovely coast road via An Spidéal to Galway.

Your Galway tour itinerary

Depart Galway city, Oughterard, Maam Cross, Kylemore Abbey - Connemara National Park Return via An Spidéal and coast road

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bus

Will have to book transport

What's included
Other: Admission to Kylemore and Connemara National Park not included but I will order these for you if you like
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Kylemore Abbey tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Meals not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, H91 NFD2, Ireland

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Either the hotel of the participants as the transport is by bus, or a place the guide suggests. Bus will meet at either option.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1099650
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Galway is perfect for travellers who want to explore the beautiful and rugged landscapes of Connemara with a knowledgeable local guide. It's suitable for families, including kids, as it is kid-friendly and involves minimal activity. It's also ideal for those interested in Irish culture and history, as you'll visit sites like Kylemore Abbey and travel through Irish-speaking areas.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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