Small Group Galway City Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Claddagh
- 2h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the rich history of Galway on this premium small-group walking tour, where an expert local guide shares hidden stories and vibrant tales of the City of the Tribes. Stroll through medieval streets, visit iconic landmarks like Eyre Square, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, and Lynch's Castle, and delve into the fascinating story of the Claddagh Ring. With a maximum of 15 guests, enjoy an intimate experience that highlights both popular sights and lesser-known gems. Engage with your guide, ask questions, and receive local tips for the rest of your stay. - Maximum group size of 15 for a personal experience - Expert local guide sharing stories of Galway's history - Visit key landmarks including Lynch's Castle and Spanish Arch - Learn about the origins and symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Inclusions
What's included
- Discover Galway's history with an expert local guide.
- Hear the story of the Claddagh Ring and the meaning of its heart, hands and crown.
- Enjoy a premium small-group experience with a maximum of 15 guests
- Discover the powerful families behind Galway's City of the Tribes.
What's not
- Transportation // Food & Drink // Guide Tip
Itinerary
Meet your expert local guide beside the historic Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. Discover how Galway developed and hear the story of the powerful merchant families known as the Fourteen Tribes of Galway. Learn about the Browne family and begin connecting modern Galway with the extraordinary merchant city that existed here centuries ago.
Step back into medieval Galway and discover how the fortified city developed. Hear about its walls, gates, merchants and trading connections and the complicated relationship between Galway's merchant families and Gaelic Ireland beyond the city.
See one of Galway's most recognisable medieval buildings and discover the powerful Lynch family. Hear the dramatic story associated with Mayor James Lynch FitzStephen and discover how history and legend became intertwined in one of Galway's most famous tales
Explore the historic streets surrounding one of Galway's most important medieval landmarks. Hear about merchants, sailors and religious life in medieval Galway and discover why St Nicholas became such an important figure in this Atlantic trading city. The tour does not require church admission.
Leave the busiest streets behind and enter one of Galway's most atmospheric historic lanes. Discover the Kirwan family, one of Galway's famous Tribes, and hear stories of everyday life within the old city.
Discover the Norman foundations of Galway and hear about the powerful de Burgh family. View the archaeological site when accessible and learn about the city that existed before Galway became dominated by its famous merchant Tribes. Interior access is not essential to the tour and may vary.
Walk through the colourful heart of modern Galway. Discover how centuries of history evolved into today's vibrant Latin Quarter and hear about Galway's music, culture, festivals and distinctive character.
Discover the story behind one of Ireland's most recognised symbols. Hear about the historic Claddagh community and Galway goldsmith Richard Joyce, and learn the meaning behind the ring's three famous symbols: Heart - Love; Hands - Friendship; Crown - Loyalty. Your guide will also explain the traditional ways the ring is worn and distinguish documented history from later legends.
Finish beside the Spanish Arch and Galway's historic waterfront. Hear about Galway's maritime trading connections, the old quays, the Claddagh fishing community and the traditional Galway Hooker boats of Galway Bay. Finish with time for photographs, questions and recommendations from your guide.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, Eyre Square, Galway MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly beside the historic Browne Doorway inside Eyre Square.
- 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
- LetzGo City Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
How it compares in Galway
- Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 303 experiences we list in Galway.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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.
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