Galway Walking Tour: History, Lore, and Culture

Discover Galway’s rich history and culture with a native guide. Enjoy stories, music, and hidden gems on a 45-minute walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eyre Square - Gathering at Eyre Square (in front of Gatto Rosso Italian Restaurant), we’ll explore the square, visiting its landmarks and delving into Galway’s history.
  • Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue (Replica) - A brief stop at the Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue (replica), where you’ll learn about the man and the story behind this replica statue.
  • **The…
What's Included
  • Umbrella
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Growing up in Galway has given me an intimate knowledge of the rich and vibrant history of the jewel of the west, Galway.
Much like the strong currents of the River Corrib that run through it, the stories and tales of its inhabitants have flowed through my life. A family heritage of storytelling imbued me with a love for imparting a good yarn.
These…

Location
25 Eyre Square
Eyre Square
Meeting at our sign in front of Gatto Rosso Italian Restaurant, Eyre Square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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422ceceliaf
Nov 18, 2024
Highly recommend - Conor was extremely knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time. We were the only two people on the tour, and so I feel like we got to learn more than most. Conor being a true Irishman, you could tell he was very passionate about his city. I think this was a great opportunity to learn a lot about Galway in a short amount of time. We were really happy we did this, because it gave us the layout of the city, and where we wanted to explore. I highly recommend this tour.
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21beart
Sep 20, 2024
A Great tour of Galway - Pure Excellency packaged in warmth, engagement, and charming wittiness. Me and my daughter had a fun and great time!!!
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Ichitani
Sep 2, 2024
Informative and fun introduction to Galway - This is an excellent introduction to Galway. Conor is a friendly and informative guide and full of enthusiasm. You'll learn so much about Galway and have fun at the same time.
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Virginia_f
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Conor was informative and kind and gave us such a great overall history of Galway. Would definitely recommend his tour if headed to Galway!
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Sarahml2721va
Jul 23, 2024
Not to be missed guided walking tour of Galway! - This was a really great walking tour! Conor, our guide, was knowledgable and easy going. I loved learning about Galway from a native Galwanian! What a fantastic way ton be introduced to this dynamic city!!
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Proxy_bang
Jul 23, 2024
Delightful historic tour - Booked a tour to learn more about the city and it was beyond what I could expect. Conor, our guide, took us on this journey through the town from the past to present, with stories of mystery, pirates, and the 14 tribes of the city. Loved the curiosity and details, and had no idea there were so many castles in the city. Well done, absolutely recommend
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Q8288lskateg
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing walking tour through Galway City - Conor did an amazing job showing and explaining the history of Galway City. He also gave use shopping and dinning suggestions in the city.
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