Can I take a large group?

Yes! Day trips are fully customizable to suit the needs of any private group. From solo travelers to large families with children and even corporate groups, we are ready to create a bespoke itinerary that accommodates parties of all sizes. The price is dependent on the number of vehicles required to serve your group, and we also provide child seats.

Will my driver speak English?

Your friendly, professional, local driver will speak English. Our drivers are happy to provide any local insight they can on the way to your destination and may be able to answer questions and provide tips for the best possible experience on your day trip.

Can I request children’s car seats for the journey?

Yes, we provide car seats for children of all ages, which meet stringent safety standards and local legal requirements. You can even bring your own car seat. We also have handicapped-accessible vehicles available for a wide range of needs for our passengers. When booking your day trip, please specify the accommodations you will need.

Can I pay securely online?

Yes, Daytrip offers flexible payment options. We accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Ali Pay. You also can pay securely online with any major credit card, such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

Booking your day trip is as easy as our one-way and return trips! On the landing page of the day trip you’d like to take, simply select the date, pick up time, and how many adults and children will be on the trip. On the second page, you’ll fill in personal details, including any special requests, disability accommodations, and children’s car seats you may need. We are flexible too! You can change your exact pick-up location (hotel address, etc) up to 24 hours before your day trip.

Day trips Countries Ireland GalwayGalway to Kylemore Abbey and Cong: Day trip

Galway to Kylemore Abbey and Cong: Day trip

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7h 15m

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About your trip

Journey from Galway through Connemara’s rugged landscapes to the romantic Kylemore Abbey, then visit the storybook village of Cong with its abbey ruins and cinematic charm. Experience Ireland’s history, lakes, and quaint villages on this seamless round-trip, returning to Galway inspired by scenic beauty.

Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver

Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks

Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed

Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers

From €163

Private group ride

per person

Select date and travelers

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€489

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Galway whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at each stop. Your driver handles the navigation and suggests attractions that match your interests to help you create a day that's uniquely yours.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

Two-way private car transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personalized pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking driver
Complimentary bottled water
Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Kylemore Abbey and Cong should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included

From €163

Private group ride

per person

Select date and travelers

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€489

Your trip at a glance

Start in Galway

You choose the pickup spot.

Kylemore Abbey

Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover

Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included

Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary stop at Kylemore Abbey on private day trip from Galway

Explore Kylemore Abbey’s romantic history, lush gardens, and serene lakeside views amid Connemara’s wild beauty.

Nestled at the base of Druchruach Mountain, Kylemore Abbey is a fairytale-like estate steeped in romance and resilience. Built in the 19th century, it later became a Benedictine monastery and a symbol of faith and endurance. Begin your visit with a tour of the Abbey’s opulent rooms, followed by a peaceful walk through the restored Victorian Walled Garden. Continue to the Gothic Church, set beside a reflective lake that mirrors the surrounding peaks. Conclude with tea and local treats at the café before heading onward, enriched by Kylemore’s history and serenity. The Abbey is closed Nov. 19, Dec. 24, 25, and 26.

Cong

Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover

Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included

Itinerary stop at Cong on private day trip from Galway

Explore Cong’s medieval abbey, cinematic history, charming streets, and peaceful lakeside walks in 90 minutes.

Nestled between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, Cong is a storybook village steeped in history and cinematic fame. Famous as the filming location of The Quiet Man, it charms visitors with its abbey ruins, narrow streets, and quaint shops. Begin your visit at Cong Abbey, exploring the medieval ruins and tranquil grounds. Stroll through the village center, stopping at artisan cafés and local craft stores. A short walk along the lakeshore or Ashford Castle grounds adds a serene touch before you return to your car.

Back to Galway

We’ll take you back to your starting point.

Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking

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Amazing driver experience

Our driver, Ibrahim, was wonderful. He drove us from Amman airport to Petra. Our flight was one hour early and he was already waiting for us when we got to the exit of the airport. He was helpful, professional and friendly. We would definitely love to have Ibrahim again and highly recommend him!

Heidi IFebruary 27, 2026

Awesome experience! Highly recommend!

So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.

okopFebruary 19, 2026

Touring through Tuscany

We had the same driver for our 2 day trip in tuscany. I was able to develop my own itinerary so I could go where we wanted and see the things we wanted. Marco was fantastic!! He opened doors for us and made sure my mother was able to get in and out of the car easily. He had water in the car for us. He was early picking us up both days and brought us as close to the towns as he could. He told us which way to go to enter the cities and then sent me his location so we knew how to get back to him after traveling the streets. Im so happy I decided to get a driver to take us through Tuscany. It took all the worry and anxiety of driving through this region I had never been to and didnt know where to park. Money well spent!

Melissa FFebruary 10, 2026

Great transfer option.

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Robyn COctober 2, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.

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Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation

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Daytrip never disappoints

We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.

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Know more about your day trip

Ashford Castle is a luxury hotel on the shores of Lough Corrib, adjacent to Cong village. The castle grounds and immediate estate are private, but you can walk along some of the lakeside paths and enjoy views of the castle exterior from public areas nearby. The village itself is very walkable, and the abbey ruins are a short stroll from the main street.

Admission to Kylemore Abbey is not included in the Daytrip price and must be purchased separately. Booking tickets in advance online is strongly recommended, especially during the busy summer season, as visitor numbers can be high and pre-booked tickets save time at the entrance.

Kylemore Abbey is about 42 miles (68 km) from Galway, and the drive takes roughly 1 hour via the N59 through Connemara. The road passes through some of the most dramatic bog and mountain scenery in the west of Ireland before arriving at the lakeside estate.

The abbey is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Nov. 19 and Dec. 24, 25, and 26. If you are planning a visit close to these dates, check the official Kylemore Abbey website for any additional closures or seasonal changes to hours before you travel.

Kylemore Abbey is a 19th-century Gothic castle estate built as a private home and later purchased by Benedictine nuns, who still live and work there today. It is famous for its fairy-tale appearance reflected in the adjacent lake, its restored Victorian Walled Garden, and its Gothic Church. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Connemara.

The Victorian Walled Garden is one of the largest fully restored walled gardens in Ireland, originally planted in the 1870s. It is divided into sections including a kitchen garden, flower garden, and ornamental areas. Walking through it feels like stepping back into the Victorian era, with beautifully maintained planting throughout the warmer months.

With around 90 minutes in Cong, a good plan is to start at the ruins of Cong Abbey and the nearby monks' fishing house by the river. From there, walk through the village to browse local shops and stop for a coffee. A short stroll toward the Ashford Castle entrance gates and along the lakeshore rounds out the visit nicely.

Cong is a small and beautiful village between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask in County Mayo. It is famous as the filming location of the classic 1952 John Ford film "The Quiet Man" and is home to the evocative ruins of Cong Abbey, a medieval Augustinian monastery. The village has a charming main street with craft shops and cafes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.

Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.

Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.

Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.

The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.

Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.

Day trips Countries Ireland GalwayGalway to Kylemore Abbey and Cong: Day trip