Galway Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks

Step into the rich history of Galway on a walking tour that takes you through significant landmarks, from medieval townhouses to iconic arches. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quincentennial Fountain - Learn about the history of Eyre Square and gain insights into the evolution of Galway city at this commemorative fountain.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide included
Additional Information

Step into the rich history of Galway on a walking tour that takes you through some of the city’s most significant landmarks. Start at the Quincentennial Fountain for a brief history of Eyre Square and an overview of Galway. Continue to The Browne Doorway, a remnant of a medieval townhouse that belonged to a prominent merchant family. Visit Lynch’s Castle on Shop Street to delve into the stories of a merchant family’s townhouse and the intriguing wild monument. Explore the Galway Market in Church Lane, where you’ll be surrounded by the historical St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Lynch’s Window, and Nora Barnacle’s House. Conclude your tour at the Spanish Arch and Nimmo’s Pier, uncovering the fascinating history of these iconic landmarks. This walking tour is an engaging journey through Galway’s past, perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Location
Quincentennial Fountain
Eyre Square
We will meet by Quincentennial Fountain.
Cancellation Policy

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

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154haroldv
Jul 6, 2024
An ideal exploration to Galway City, as a tourist - I appreciate that the tour guide added a personal touch with in-depth local knowledge of Galway. It covered the must see places of Galway. For me, this walking tour was the ideal exploration to Galway City, as a tourist.
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Jane
Aug 15, 2022
Great Galway Guide - Martin gave you us a superb tour loaded with history and humor of Galway. We highly recommend Martin. He was extraordinarily knowledgeable of Ireland, both past and present.
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