Ireland · CATHEDRALS AND ABBEYS
Every Irish itinerary has one free day too few. These 13 cathedral & abbey visits justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Self-guided entry to St Patrick’s Cathedral with audio guides, Swift’s tomb, the Door of Reconciliation, and interactive Discovery Space for $12.
“The handheld guided audio was great! No issues and very informative.”
Galway to Connemara by air-conditioned coach, with Leenane, Killary Harbour, and included Kylemore Abbey and gardens.
“Fantastic driver. Very informative, friendly, timely. We all enjoyed this relaxing, beautiful and memorable outing. We would book this outing again and again!”
Full-day Connemara and Kylemore Abbey tour from Galway with fjord views, village stops, and a 2-hour abbey garden visit.
“A great day out with a very friendly and informative guide!”
A smart 3.5 hour Dublin walk that strings together St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells at Trinity, and an exterior pass by Dublin Castle.
“Our guide Richard provided the perfect blend between education and entertainment. He allowed us ample time for us to explore but managed to keep the group moving at a good pace. Richard clearly lives history and used his wide knowledge to provide context to many areas of discussion. I would highly recommend.”
A self guided visit to Christ Church Cathedral’s nave and Ireland’s largest crypt, featuring medieval tiles, stained glass, and the cat and rat story.
“I loved learning about all the history of the church. Tom was very personable, knowledgeable and humorous. I am so glad he convinced us to pay the extra money to take the tour.”
Enter Dublin’s St Patrick’s Cathedral with a mobile ticket, audio stops, and Swift connections in about 45 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
“You must follow the audio tour. Very informative especially if you choose the additional information described by the question mark”
Admission to Christ Church Cathedral Dublin with a self-guided visit, audio guide, and highlights like the medieval crypt, Magna Carta, and mummified relics.
“The choir that was singing in the chapel. The crypt was very interesting. How ever they almost would not let us in because we booked through a third party”
A 9-hour day trip from Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way to Connemara, with your choice of Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey.
“Mike was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the places we were visiting. The trip was well paced and we were given ample opportunities to stop and stretch our legs and take photos. Thank you once again to Mike for making this trip very pleasant.”
Guided Connemara day from Galway with Sky Road views and 3 hours at Kylemore Abbey or Connemara National Park.
“Not enough bathroom stops on the three-hour Kylemore trip . No toilet on bus, either. Beautiful places to visit, otherwise.”
A 3-hour small-group Dublin walk featuring skip-the-line Book of Kells at Trinity College plus Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle highlights.
“We thoroughly enjoyed Dave as our tour guide visiting Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral and Trinity College. He is entertaining, knowledgeable and fun! Get excited!”
Small-group day trip from Galway to Connemara with Maum Valley views, Kylemore Abbey, Leenane fjord lunch, and a Joyce sheepdog demo.
“As it turns out while we must give 24 hours notice that we want to cancel the tour providers can do so with less than 24 hours. And that is what happened to us. To be fair the tour operators offered us two other tour options but neither would have worked for us due to timing and already having booked one similar and, with less than 24 hours notice (which was during time we were already doing another tour so we weren’t looking for a cancellation) we couldn’t make the change so they also offered a refund which is the option we had to take. All that to say if…”
Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway with big Atlantic views, Clifden, and a 3-hour choice between National Park and Kylemore Abbey.
“Small group of 6 persons, very interesting tour. Good driver. Short foto stops were possible. . ... .”
Private 8-hour Connemara tour from Galway to Kylemore Abbey, Doolough Valley, Killary Fjord and the Sky Road, with beach time.
“The whole day was amazing. From the moment Ulla picked us up, and listened to what we like to do and see, it was a perfect day. She has an incredible knowledge of the area. You know she truly loves what she does. She knew all the best spots to show us. Driving thru Connemara is breathtaking. Kylemore Abbey is a beautiful place to visit, we had an amazing lunch there in the cafe. Doolough Valley is awe inspiring. The drive back, she took us along the Wild Atlantic coast, it was the perfect ending to a perfect day .”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
