- St. Columbas Credit Union - Meet your guide in Eyre Square, where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, the Irish language, emigration, and the famine. Then we head to our two venues: one of Galway’s oldest and favorite pubs, located just off Eyre Square, where you will enjoy some local craft beers. Our second venue is a modern and contemporary bar where you can relax with a cocktail. Both venues are located near Eyre Square. Afterward, we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained unchanged for centuries.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, with a maximum of 12 people on the tour.
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Forster Street - We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner from our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar where you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th-century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained unchanged for centuries.
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The Browne Doorway - The doorway of the tower house belonging to one of the original merchant families of Galway.
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Lynch’s Castle - The only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway’s most powerful old merchant families.
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Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - This church dates back to the 14th century and is still in use today. Famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. It is located beside Galway’s famous market.
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Galway Market - Galway’s famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
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Middle Street - We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street, passing two other historical buildings in the city.
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An Taibhdhearc - Ireland’s first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre, founded in the late 1920s.
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St. Augustine’s Church - This is one of three Catholic churches built in the 1850s in Galway city.
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Saint Augustine Street - Our final venue is a local family-run business, just off the main street, located in the shadow of a church built in the mid-1800s. It was the home for a time to a famous Irish writer. Here we will enjoy excellent Irish-produced cheeses with meats, breads, and a glass of wine.
- Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
- Tasting Plates
- Gratuities
- Additional drinks guests can order
This an easy going and steady paced walking and tasting tour. I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city. Our first venue is in one of Galways oldest and favorite pubs, located just off Eyre Square, find out the fascinating history of this protected building before settling into one of the bars quiet snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries including their own house beer. Our next stop is a modern contemporary bar and there you will have a cocktail from their enormous and extensive range of spirits. Our final venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800s. It was home for a time to a famous Irish writer, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses with meats, bread and wine. Hear about Galway’s historical connection to the world wine trade. Maybe even try a locally made whiskey. The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. with a max of 12 people on tour.
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
- Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
- Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
- Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
