Experience the best of 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.
Read moreShow less
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.
Salthill, a seaside promenade, runs along the bay west of the city. Boats from Rossaveal and Doolin reach the Aran Islands, where Dún Aonghasa, a stone fort on a cliff edge, stands on Inis Mór. The wild landscape of Connemara, with Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park, begins just west, and the Cliffs of Moher and the limestone Burren in County Clare lie within reach to the south.
Galway oysters are celebrated at a festival each September, and seafood chowder with brown bread is served in pubs alongside fresh fish. Traditional music sessions start in the evenings, and the Galway Arts Festival and the Galway Races bring crowds in July. The air is mild and damp, and sunny spells come in late spring and summer.
- 1 hop-on hop-off route
- Free cancellation on 95% of experiences
- Day trips to Cliffs of Moher
Hop-on hop-off in Galway
Go beyond Galway
![]()
Liscannor · 44 kmPoulnabrone Dolmen (Poulnabrone Portal Tomb)
![]()
Clifden · 68 kmSky Road
![]()
Clifden · 68 kmClifden Castle
![]()
Limerick · 73 kmBishop's Palace
![]()
Limerick · 73 kmTreaty Stone
![]()
Tipperary · 76 kmRock of Cashel
![]()
Athlone · 77 kmClonmacnoise
![]()
Athlone · 77 kmKilbeggan Distillery
![]()
Sligo · 118 kmStrandhill Beach
![]()
Killarney · 138 kmKillarney National Park
![]()
Killarney · 138 kmLadies View
![]()
Kilkenny · 139 kmSt. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
Questions about Galway
- What is there to do in Galway?
- We list 303 experiences in Galway. The largest groups are day trips (63), city tours (18).
- What are the top attractions in Galway?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Galway are Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Galway Bay, Doolin.
- What is the most popular experience in Galway?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3,658 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Galway?
- Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Galway; the most reviewed is "City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour" with 174 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Galway take?
- The typical experience in Galway lasts about 4.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Galway?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 303 experiences we hold for Galway. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
Why book here
Compare before you buy
Every ticket, tour and pass we carry for a city, side by side on one page.
Free cancellation on most experiences
Where the operator offers it, the card says so before you click.
Real reviews, real photos
Ratings and reviews are collected from travellers by our booking partner and Tripadvisor; nobody pays for placement.
Secure checkout on our partner’s site
Card details are entered on our booking partner’s site, never on ours.