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Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard

By Ireland Wild Escapes
Free cancellation available
Price is $373 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Travel back in time to the early days of 1800s Clifden town, situated on the most westerly edge of Europe, during this 1.5-hour privately guided walking tour you will learn about of the tale of two graveyards, two opposing religions in Ireland at the time, the Catholics and the Protestants.
With your knowledgeable guide, absorb the quiet atmosphere of the area as you discover headstones belonging to interesting Irish characters of the era. Hear about the fascinating history and heritage of the town and entertaining anecdotes surrounding the rebels, poets, authors, historic founding fathers of the town and local people laid to rest in the cemetery.

Some tour highlights include:

  1. Graves of the D'Arcy family, founders of Clifden, in Christ Church.
  2. Different styles of Grave markers.
    3.The large tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class in St Marys
  3. The Gable wall of the old 1820's church.
  4. Possible Famine burials

Activity location

  • Christ Church Clifden
    • Christ Church Church Hill
    • Clifden, County Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christ Church Clifden
    • Christ Church Church Hill
    • Clifden, County Galway, Ireland

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Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00pm
Price details
$372.74 x 1 Traveler$372.74
Total
Price is $372.74
Until Wed, Aug 20

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  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guide

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Clifden (Pass by)
Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara".
Christ Church Clifden
  • 45m
The tour starts at Christ church , Church of Ireland graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.
Saint Joseph's Church
  • 45m
We walk the short distance to Saint Joseph's Catholic church graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChrist Church Clifden
    • Christ Church Church Hill
    • Clifden, County Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChrist Church Clifden
    • Christ Church Church Hill
    • Clifden, County Galway, Ireland

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