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Galway Walking Tour: Discover History, Culture, and Insider Tips with Local Guide
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256 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
(256 Ratings)
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Lauries614
Jan 15, 2025
Great tour and flexibility - We arrived to check in for our tour only to discover I had booked the wrong day... they were very flexible and booked us on the evening tour, so we went for drinks before the tour... no harm no foul!
Connor was our friendly, energetic tour guide. We had a small group of 12 people and took a good introductory tour of Galway. The cost of the tour was extremely reasonable. Highly recommended.
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Scenic11256796494
Jan 14, 2025
Great guided tour of a beautiful city - We had a very interesting and informative tour. He told us a lot about the city, the history and the pubs. I loved it to get an overview.
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Annnj6045wo
Jan 14, 2025
Galway Welcome Tour - The tour is very informative and our guide, Conor, was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend to any tourists visiting Galway!
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Jayeford
Jan 13, 2025
Really covered Galway well, great tour and guide - We really felt like we learned a lot from Sean, our articulate guide on this walking tour. He was fun and full of interesting details and anecdotes not only about the city of Galway but also the wider Irish culture of the area and historical context. It was an exceptional experience with a lot of onward recommendations. Very good value and I felt I really got to know Galway well.
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Q3466nlhannahr
Dec 28, 2024
Tour guide - Lorraine was our tour guide and she was amazing! Full of great knowledge and funny chats! Went with my family and we all enjoyed it !
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Katrinawelsh27
Dec 21, 2024
Top tips and superb stories from a real Galway girl - Lorraine our tour guide not only gave us really good historical stories but sprinkled with top tips for visitors to Gallway, where to get the best pint of Guinness ( rated 1-5) she had excellent ideas of where to eat and where to shop for the best Galway gifts, which is invaluable in a place where there are so many shops selling similar items.
She is really funny and gives a great tour. Thanks Lorraine Gon-èirileat ! ☘️🌅
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Patricia_o
Dec 17, 2024
Great tour! - We enjoyed our time with our tour guide. She was around our age so it was easy connect. She was personal and professional. She shared a lot of great history!
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Mariaee536qt
Dec 16, 2024
Great tour! - Lorraine was an excelente tour guide, providing great details about Galway and tips as well of the best places to eat and drink! Would highly recommend.
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David_f
Dec 9, 2024
Very informative - Lorraine the tour guide was terrific. Insights on the cities history was very informative and could not ask for the tour to be better.
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Theresa_w
Dec 8, 2024
Would recommend - My guide Conor was excellent and very friendly. It was just me on the tour and all of my questions were answered. Conor was very insightful into the history and culture of the area and gave me a few recommendations on what else to do before I head out.
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