Explore the medieval core of Galway and uncover the city’s beginnings. Our small group tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Galway and its numerous must-see attractions, all while your knowledgeable local guide ensures an engaging and genuine experience. This tour is your essential guide to Galway’s history and heritage.
Explore the medieval core of Galway and uncover the city’s beginnings. Our small group tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Galway and its numerous must-see attractions, all while your knowledgeable local guide ensures an engaging and genuine experience. This tour is your essential guide to Galway’s history and heritage.
- Lynch’s Castle - Discover and learn about the 14 tribes of Galway and find out more about this medieval Castle (now and AIB Bank) with Henry VII Coat of Arms & Gargoyles.
- Eyre Square - Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City, is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The square has a rich history…
- Lynch’s Castle - Discover and learn about the 14 tribes of Galway and find out more about this medieval Castle (now and AIB Bank) with Henry VII Coat of Arms & Gargoyles.
- Eyre Square - Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City, is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The square has a rich history dating back to medieval times when markets took place on the green in front of the town gates. It remains a popular gathering place for visitors and natives alike and the grass areas are often packed on sunny days. A bust of the US President Kennedy, who was made a Freeman of the city, marks the spot where he made a speech to approximately 100,000 Galway people in 1963, on his last trip before his assassination.
There are a number of ornate fixtures in the park, such as the historic Browne family mansion doorway (1627) and the Quincentennial fountain (1984) which is a representation of the Galway Hooker, which is a traditional fishing boat unique to Galway.
- Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue - Brief Stop on Shop Street to view Oscar Wilde Statue to her about one of Ireland’s most iconic writers.
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Visit the church where Christopher Columbus is said to have visited before sailing for the new world.
- Druid Theatre - Visit the Druid Theatre - a major Irish theatre company, based in Galway, Ireland. In 1975, the Company was founded by Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen and Mick Lally - all of whom first met and worked together as members of University College Galway dramatic society, commonly known as NUIG Dramasoc. It was the first Irish
- The Spanish Arch - Visit & explore this famous medieval archway very much connected to the heart of Galway’s medieval maritime history.
- Galway - From the Spanish Arch quarter guests will view the famous village of Claddagh where the famous Irish ring of love, friendship and courage first originated when Claddagh was a small fishing village.
- Galway City Museum - Visit this compact museum founded in the mid-1970s. It was originally located in Comerford House, which prior to this had been the home of artist Clare Sheridan. The museum began as a residual collection of medieval stones from the city, acquired by Sheridan. Curated by Etienne Ryan, Michael Keaney, Bill Scanlan and Jim Higgins the museum built up a general folklife, industrial and militia collection
- Tour led by expert professional English-speaking local guide
- Over 1,000 years of history dramatized in incredible stories
- Immersive experiences to understand Galway, its people, and culture
- Easy access entrance tickets to The Museum of Galway
- Tour led by expert professional English-speaking local guide
- Over 1,000 years of history dramatized in incredible stories
- Immersive experiences to understand Galway, its people, and culture
- Easy access entrance tickets to The Museum of Galway
- Food & Drink
- Gratitude
- Transportation / Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Food & Drink
- Gratitude
- Transportation / Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please…
- 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.
- 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.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.