Galway City Daily Walking Tours
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the real Galway City with Kathleen, a certified Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide and genuine local "Galway Girl." Skip the large crowds on this intimate 90-minute small-group walking tour. As you stroll through the bustling main streets, medieval lanes, and the famous Latin Quarter, you'll uncover the vibrant history, culture, and local stories that make Galway unique. Highlights: • Explore Eyre Square, Lynch’s Castle, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch, The Claddagh Ring Museum and more. • Guaranteed small group size ensures a relaxed, unhurried tour with plenty of time for questions. • Hear authentic stories about daily life in Galway from a born-and-raised local guide. • Get Kathleen’s personal recommendations on where to enjoy the best traditional food and a perfect pint of Guinness.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour Guide
- Guided walk
What's not
- Gratatitudes
Itinerary
Meeting point Pádraic Ó Conaire statue in the middle of Eyre Square. The story starts here. Strolling through the Square, stopping at the John F. Kennedy memorial, The Quincentennial Fountain, The Brown Doorway to hear the story behind the monuments.
Two literary figures Irish and Estonian, never meet, but had so much in common. Perfect photo stop
One of the best-preserved medieval tower houses in Ireland. A living monument to Galway’s rich merchant days.
Now in the hearth of Medieval Galway, Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church a 700-year-old church in continues use. The home of Nora Barnacle the muse and wife of Irish author James Joyce.
Stop at Dillions Jewellers the original makers of the iconic Claddagh ring. Hear the story behind the ring and why it is so popular around the world.
The site of the famous Lynch hanging. Discover why a father had to hang his only son.
Home to many of Galway’s oldest and famous pubs, restaurants and small one off shops. Your guide will give you the locals take on places to eat, drink and where to purchase specialty, hand-crafted pieces unique to Galway.
Galway’s best preserved medieval lane, showing off the finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture.
Continue on to the iconic Spanish Arch. This historical landmark is located on the banks of the river Corrib. We will take a few minutes here to enjoy the views out to Galway Bay and across to the old Claddagh fishing village, whilst your guide tells you the story of the Claddagh.
Our tour ends outside the Galway City Museum. A perfect opportunity for any history buffs or anyone who wants to get an up-close look at some of Galway’s material heritage.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You will meet you tour guide at the Pàidraic Staute wearing a green cap or wearing ATGI Badge . The Staue is located in centre of Eyre Square Park opposite the Skeffington Arms pub
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Professional Galway City Guides
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciate and enjoy the tour
How it compares in Galway
- Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 303 experiences we list in Galway.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 303.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Galway
Galway is a harbour city on Ireland's west coast, with a pedestrian old centre, traditional music, a seaside promenade and Connemara just to the west.
Galway stands where the River Corrib meets Galway Bay, and in the Middle Ages it was ruled by fourteen merchant families known as the Tribes, who built its stone houses and quays. The Spanish Arch recalls the trade with Spain, and Eyre Square, the Latin Quarter around Shop Street and Quay Street, and the Claddagh, a former fishing village that gave its name to the Claddagh ring, form the centre. The cathedral, consecrated in 1965, stands by the river.
Top-ranked sights in Galway: Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Galway Bay.
Special offers in Galway
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