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Cong

Cong is a village where abbey ruins and movie history share the lanes. You pass the roofless stone arches of Cong Abbey, spot corners from The Quiet Man, and find woodland and water close around the village.

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Landmark4.7/5

Cong Abbey

Nestled in the picturesque village of Cong, Cong Abbey is a stunning 12th-century site that showcases intricate stonework and rich history, making it a must-visit for its captivating beauty and medieval allure.

Culture4.4/5

The Quiet Man Museum, Tours & Giftshop

Landmark4.3/5

Quiet Man Statue

John Wayne carries Maureen O’Hara in this statue from The Quiet Man. It stands among the film’s locations in Cong.

Landmark4.8/5

Cong Wood

Cong's woodland trails wind through natural forest, with caves along the way. Moss covers many trunks from base to crown.

Landmark4.8/5

Corrib Cruises

Landmark4.5/5

Pigeon Hole Cave

Stone steps descend into this small cave in Cong woods, where an underground spring runs below a ceiling flecked with fool’s gold.

Landmark4.6/5

Monk’s Fishing House

Landmark4.4/5

Ashford Equestrian Centre

Landmark4.9/5

Inchagoill

Island in Lough Corrib, with boat access and an annual traditional Mass followed by a blessing of the boats.

Landmark4.7/5

Mount Gable

Shop5/5

Maysonbrook

Landmark4.9/5

Bayview Angling Centre

Landmark3.3/5

Kelly's Cave

Cave in the woods near Cong, reached by a short walk from the roadside sign.

Landmark3.3/5

Kelly's Cave

Shop4/5

Lilly's Antiques and Collectables

Irish antiques and gifts shop in Cong, with sentimental old Irish keepsakes.

Landmark4.7/5

Area Picnic

Landmark4.8/5

Hill of Doon Viewing

Eat$$$4.5/5

Pat Cohan's Gastro Pub - The Quiet Man Bar

This Cong gastropub serves Guinness, chicken wings and dishes like salmon and halibut.

Cafe$$$4.5/5

Puddleducks Café

This Cong café serves breakfast and lunch, including Irish breakfast, soup, and homemade cakes. Locals eat here, and ducks nearby are worth a look.

Eat$$$4.2/5

The Crowe's Nest Pub & Bistro

Cong pub and bistro with fish and chips, seafood chowder, and soccer on the screens.

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8 h

Chauffeur Tours from Galway

Your private chauffeur / guide will pick you up at an address within Galway city and at a time of your choosing. The two main tour routes from Galway are: The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren - site visit options outlined Connemara - site visit options outlined The tour lasts 8 hours from the pick up time and you can visit the sites of your choosing within those 8 hours. We can also organise tours to any location of your choosing from Galway. Your private chauffeur / guide will return you to an address within Galway city of your choosing at the end of the 8 hours.

$762.42

5/5

Private Connemara Day Tour

When you choose to tour around Connemara, in comfort and style, Galway West Chauffeurs is the name to pick. Galway West Chauffeurs are fully insured and licensed, and we utilize only Fáilte Ireland Qualified Tour Guides this ensures you get value for money and a driver who knows what he or she is talking about. We can travel where the big companies can't go and therefore can offer tailored tours that suit your desires. Contact us today to discuss your transfer or tour requirements.

$657.59

5/5

8 h

Private Connemara and Cong Day Tour with Kylemore Abbey

Discover stunning landscape and explore ancient lands in a luxury vehicle. Cong is home to a 12th century Abbey, exile of the last High King of Irelan, Rory O' Connor. Walk through Cong woods to the Monks fishing cottage on the edge of Lough Corrib. Did you know that Cong is also the location of The Quiet Man movie starring John Wayne and Maureen O Hara? Discover the breathtaking landscape of Connemara and the majestic Killary Fjord. Visit Ireland's most romantic building, Kylemore Abbey, from the late 19th century, home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. Optional visit to the Abbey, Neo-Gothic Church, Mausoleum and Victorian Walled Garden. No visit to Kylemore would be complete without a visit to the Ironing Stone, a magical giant's wishing stone located on the Eastern avenue. Return to Galway via the Inagh Valley, Oughterard and Moycullen.

$857.72

5/5

The Quiet Man Trail Connemara Filming Tour Cong Kylemore Abbey

What's Included Private guided tour in a comfortable vehicle Hotel or accommodation pick-up and drop-off (where applicable) Plenty of time at each stop for photographs and sightseeing Local insights into the filming of The Quiet Man and the history of the surrounding area Whether you're a lifelong fan of this classic film or simply want to discover some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery, this private tour offers an unforgettable journey through the landscapes that made The Quiet Man a cinematic legend.

$674.17

4.9/5

1 h

Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong

The Quiet Man Film Locations Walking Tour is a must for fans of the John Wayne classic, The Quiet Man. The guided tour brings visitors to the original film locations including Inisfree, Castletown, the Pat Cohan's Bar, the Dying Man's House, the Reverend Playfair's House, the fight scenes, the courting scenes and the "patty fingers in the holy water" scenes. Visitors hear: what happened when Hollywood invaded the sleepy village of Cong in 1951; what the film stars were like; how they interacted with the locals; and how the locals became intimately involved in the making of the movie. The tour includes entrance to The Quiet Man Museum. Visitors can dress up in costume for photos and re-enactments. A great interactive experience full of good old Irish craic. The walking tour and museum entry last approximately 1 hour. The tour consists of a short, easy stroll around the village of Cong with stops every few minutes at the movie locations.

$28.59

4.8/5

8 h

Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway

Departing from Galway at 10:00 AM, you begin your fully guided tour of Connemara & Cong at our first photo stop near the scenic Inagh Valley. Our main stop is the enchanting Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. The admission fee for Kylemore Abbey is charged separately at the discounted price of €14 per person (tickets are purchased in cash from your driver). Admission includes entrance to the Abbey, the shuttle bus to the walled gardens and entry to the Neo Gothic Church. There is also a restaurant where you can purchase a hearty lunch and a gift shop for souvenirs. After this visit you explore the wilder Connemara regions visiting Killary Fjord and experience the stark beauty of the valleys of Connemara through the hidden Lough Nafooey route. Arriving in Cong village, you will enjoy a 45-minute break to inspect the ruins of the Old Abbey and take a walk in Cong Woods, wander the streets made famous by the Quiet Man movie before returning to Galway by approximately 18:00

$51.46

4.5/5

7 h 30 mins

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey& Sheepdog herding demo from Galway City

Explore scenic Connemara from Galway city with its breathtaking lake and mountain views on this small group tour. With a guided visit at historic Kylemore Abbey and Victorian walled gardens and a sheep herding demonstration.

$188.71

4.2/5

Cong The Quiet Man Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket

The Quiet Man Museum offers an on-set experience with exact replicas of all the key furnishings and artifacts from the movie including Sean Thornton’s big bed, Mary Kate’s cottage piano, china, pewter, cradle and the tandem bicycle, as well as costumes made by the same company – O’Maille’s of Galway – who made them for John Ford in 1951. Quiet Man enthusiasts can dress up in costume for photos. The Quiet Man Museum houses the original fishing rod used by Father Lonergan and Michaeleen Og’s horse Napoleon’s original harness and a first edition of the Maurice Walsh collection of short stories, Green Rushes, on which the screenplay for The Quiet Man was based. The Museum also showcases the largest collection of Irish newspaper articles from the time the movie was filmed, which were sourced through a painstaking trawl of the microfiche files in local libraries. This first hand account allows enthusiasts to read exactly what it was like when Hollywood took over the village of Cong in 1951.

$8.58

7 h

Full-Day Private Bird Watching by Boat in Lough Corrib Galway

Cruise around the second largest lake in Ireland, Lough Corrib and its many islands with your private guide detailing and spotting the wonderful bird life available. Your expert guide's knowledge of the local birds is excellent and depending on the time of the year, you can spot, see and hear a variety of different types of birds. The bird life varies hugely from March to September with the species changing all the time. These guided trips also include information on popular sites of interest on and around Lough Corrib and include castles, ancient settlements and the many islands in Lough Corrib.

$584.00

7 h

Fly fishing for wild Brown trout on Lough Corrib. Galway. Private Ghillie.

Enjoy a day's fishing on beautiful Lough Corrib, a world renowned wild brown trout fishery, in County Galway. This package includes an experienced fishing guide (ghillie) along with the hire of his boat and engine for the day. You will need to bring your own appropriate clothing, tackle and flies and not forgetting your own food and drink requirements for the day. Spend the morning and afternoon fly fishing the trout 'hot spots' of the might Lough Corrib, taking a break for lunch on one of the many islands that dot this wonderful lake.

$430.78

7 h

Wild brown trout fishing on Lough Corrib, Galway. Private guided.

Enjoy a day's fishing on beautiful Lough Corrib, a world renowned wild brown trout fishery, in County Galway. This package includes an experienced fishing guide (ghillie) along with the hire of his boat and engine for the day. You will need to bring your own appropriate clothing, tackle and flies and not forgetting your own food and drink requirements for the day. Spend the morning and afternoon fly fishing the trout 'hot spots' of the mighty Lough Corrib, taking a break for lunch on one of the many islands that dot this wonderful lake.

$430.78

Private Tour to Kylemore Abbey with Farm Visit and all admission

Our Private Tour from Galway will take you through all the stunning Highlights of the Connemara region in the comfort of one of our luxury Mercedes Vehicles, with an Expert Accredited and Experienced Local Irish Guide. Famous for its landscapes and Wild-Atlantic-Way routes, our balanced tour also visits many cultural and Historic riches, from renowned sites such as Kylemore Abbey, to picturesque Towns & Villages, and not forgetting a Cozy Traditional Pub! And if you want a more 'meet-the-locals' touch, then we also visit a traditional Sheep Farm. You will be welcomed on arrival by the owner, learn all about local farming & enjoy an amazing demonstration of sheep herding, rated one of the best experiences in Ireland. Along the way, your informative Irish Expert guide will be on hand to share all the stories and background of each place visited. With Family Friendly & door to door service, this will be the highlight of any visit to the region!

$607.27

168 h

7 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Dublin, Private Chauffeur Tour

Céad míle fáilte from the Emerald Isle. Inspired by Ireland’s most authentic treasures, each itinerary is meticulously crafted to elevate your entire journey. Explore iconic landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and breathtaking landscapes along scenic routes like the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit ancient castles, stone circles, cathedrals, and centuries-old distilleries, and immerse yourself in rich history spanning over 10,000 years. Experience Ireland’s vibrant culture through traditional music, markets, and the genuine warmth of the welcoming locals along the way—craic agus ceol included. Every moment is thoughtfully curated to create a seamless, unforgettable adventure across the heart of Ireland.

$10,567.15

Connemara Half Day Tour

Choose to tour around Connemara, in comfort and style with Galway West Chauffeurs your number 1 pick. Galway West Chauffeurs are fully insured and licensed, and we utilize only Fáilte Ireland Qualified Tour Guides this ensures you get value for money and a driver with great knowledge of the local area. We can travel where the big companies can't go and therefore can offer tailored tours that suit your desires. Contact us today to discuss your transfer or tour requirements

$571.82

144 h

6 Day Small Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin - Luxury MPV XL

$9,263.41

120 h

5 Day Private Driver Tour of Ireland from Dublin - Luxury MPV XL

$7,719.51

216 h

9 Day Guided Tour of Ireland from Dublin - Luxury MPV XL

$13,414.79

240 h

10 Day Private Driver Tour of Ireland from Dublin - Luxury MPV XL

$14,752.84

5/5

Private Cliffs of Moher Tour Small Group from Galway, Ireland

Experience the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Dunguaire Castle, The Burren, Ballyvaughan, The Flaggy Shore and Lisdoonvarna. Also chose from 1 extra stop either at Hazel Mountain Chocolate Factory or The Burren Perfumery with this private tour for up to 4 people in your group. Leaving at a time that suits you from your Galway accommodation, we will pick you up at your chosen time, at your location and can stop at any point along the way. You can stop at locations you have heard about or locations on the way you take a liking to. Our aim is to please our tourist. This tour is for 1 - 4 people travelling in a new Saloon vehicle with AC. You can chose to take the ride yourself, or with a group of up to no more than 4 people. You will be provided with as much bottle water as you like for the journey. Pick up times are any time from 8am to 1pm from your Hotel / Accommodation with return approximately 6 hours later.

$633.00

5/5

Private Half Day Tour To Connemara

Explore the stunning and rugged scenery of Connemara in a privately chauffeured vehicle and take in some of the most spectacular scenic views in Ireland. Heading west from Galway city, the villages of Connemara will stretch out before you like a colorful road map of communities and hidden gems just waiting to be explored, from the bogs and lakes of the Gaelic speaking South Connemara to the mountain vistas of North and West Connemara. However, as dramatic and breathtaking as the landscape may be, all travelers know that memories and encounters are what make a journey unique and Connemara Chauffeurs will help make your visit to Connemara one that you will never forget.