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Galway Walking Tour: Discover History, Culture, and Insider Tips with Local Guide
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252 Ratings
Galway
Embark on a captivating Galway walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Uncover the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems while enjoying authentic Irish food and lively music.
Embark on a captivating Galway walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Uncover the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems while enjoying authentic Irish food and lively music.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Eyre Square - Our tour begins at Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City. Hear your guide share stories about Eyre Square, the seemingly random doorway that once served as the park’s entrance, Galway’s connection to a notable US president, and the flagpoles that line the north side of the square.
- The Browne Doorway - Listen to the stories of…
- Eyre Square - Our tour begins at Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City. Hear your guide share stories about Eyre Square, the seemingly random doorway that once served as the park’s entrance, Galway’s connection to a notable US president, and the flagpoles that line the north side of the square.
- The Browne Doorway - Listen to the stories of the Tribes of Galway, including the Browne family, whose doorway now resides in Eyre Square.
- Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue - Uncover the significance of this popular statue in Galway city.
- Lynch’s Castle - Take a moment to appreciate the intricate details of this historic castle.
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Discover the history of this church and its ties to a world-renowned navigator.
- The Claddagh Ring Museum - Did you know the famous Claddagh ring originated in Galway?
- The Spanish Arch - Undoubtedly Galway’s most famous tourist spot.
What's Included
- 75-minute guided tour by a local expert
- 75-minute guided tour by a local expert
What's Not Included
- Food or drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food or drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Take a stroll through the lanes of Galway led by our knowledgeable local guide, learning about its history, culture, and stories that give Galway its unique charm. This is the best initiation to Galway, as you’ll get exclusive recommendations on must-visit spots, along with tips on where to find genuine Irish fare and enjoy ‘craic agus ceol’ (fun and music)!
Take a stroll through the lanes of Galway led by our knowledgeable local guide, learning about its history, culture, and stories that give Galway its unique charm. This is the best initiation to Galway, as you’ll get exclusive recommendations on must-visit spots, along with tips on where to find genuine Irish fare and enjoy ‘craic agus ceol’ (fun and music)!
Location
Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square
We meet outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre.
**Please check in for your tour with the staff at the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give them your name to check in for the tour.**
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(252 Ratings)
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Dona
Nov 6, 2024
Excellent introduction to Galway - I was only in Galway for a few days, and I am so glad I did this tour. It provided an excellent overview of the history of the city and things to do. It helped me maximize my time here. Barry was a fabulous tour guide. He provided lots of history in a way that was memorable and engaging. I appreciated how much he paid attention to my questions and what I was interested in. I finished the tour excited for the rest of my visit. And I can’t wait to visit this amazing city again. I highly recommend this tour.
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R6957dnsams
Nov 6, 2024
Great historical experience - Barry did an absolutely fabulous job of showing us the sites and answering all questions as well as engaging banter. Also, handsome hahaha. But I cannot figure out why the locals are so cold blooded. It was 16 degrees today, I believe, that's 62 fahrenheit and everybody is bundled up like it's snowing. I was comfortable in a T-shirt.
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Marcadamsschool
Nov 5, 2024
Perfect introductory Galway Tour - Nicole was pleasant, knowledgeable and a great wealth of information. This was a great introduction to Galway and I would recommend this to anyone visiting the city for the first time.
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P7947wisueh
Nov 5, 2024
A great way to start your visit to Galway! - This was a great intro to Galway. The tour was an easy one hour and 15 minute walk with lots of stuff stops and interesting sites to see. The knowledge of our guide,Nicole, was exceptional and we learned a whole lot. She also did a great job of pointing out areas to visit after the tour so we had good direction on what to do afterwards. Thank you Nicole!
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Eric
Nov 5, 2024
Galeay Walking Tour - Our tour guide, Lorraine, was friendly, funny, informative, and easy to understand. We really enjoyed our tour with her!
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Zellerbn2
Nov 4, 2024
Fun and Informative Walk - Very nice walk with a lovely, friendly and personable guide, Nicole. She made the walk enjoyable while learning about Galway. Nicole obviously loved Galway and Ireland! I would recommend this walk.
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Kathleen_e
Oct 29, 2024
I highly recommend doing... - I highly recommend doing this tour! Very informative and a grand time. Conor was absolutely perfect and jovial!
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X1950hnlizw
Oct 29, 2024
Lorraine was a GREAT Tour Guide! - LORRAINE was our Tour Guide... Hope that she is yours! Lorraine was engaging, interesting, thorough, loud (you're in the middle of a City - you need someone who can talk over the crowds!), fun and funny.
Great introduction to Galway - we had fun the remainder of our time there recalling the facts that Lorraine shared.
Really great experience and highly recommend!
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Antonella_b
Oct 27, 2024
Great Walking Tour!! Highly recommend it! - Our guide had so much knowledge about this beautiful city. The tour was very well organized. I highly recommend it!
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Vicky
Oct 27, 2024
First time visiting Galway - Our guide was fun and informative. Good tips for the part of Galway we visited. Would recommend as a first part of your visit to orient your way around the most touristy areas
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