The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway: Explore Legends and Tales in a Medieval City
4.8
103 Ratings
Galway
Embark on the legendary walking tour of Galway and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of pirates, murder, and adventure. Discover the hidden gems of this medieval city and indulge in the local culinary delights. Join us for a personalized and intimate experience like no other!
Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lynch’s Castle - We take time to take in this magnificent building with its strange tale of a monkey who came to the rescue of a family facing disaster
What's Included
  • A captivating storytelling experience of the infamous Lynch Family murder
Additional Information

Hello! We might be new to Viator, yet our ‘Legendary tour’ has been operational for over ten years and has received considerable acclaim for surpassing the routine historical sketch of the city. We guide you through a winding journey in the hidden alleys of this magnificent medieval city, featuring a handful of stops linked to more contemporary times.

The tour places emphasis on myths rather than simple history, and can be tailored to cater to the distinct interests of attendees.

Galway is known for its captivating stories, all alive owing to Neil’s captivating storytelling. Who can resist enthralling narratives of love, pirates, crime, and exploration?

We rejoice in suggesting dining and drinking spots that are likely to meet your tastes.

You will be joining a group that never exceeds 15 attendees to ensure a more personal and close-up experience of our city.

We trust you’ll have an amazing experience, as thousands have had before,

Location
Galway City Museum
Spanish Parade
We meet on the steps of the Museum entrance. Toilet facilities are available inside. Why not arrive early and explore the FREE museum?
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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680beccab
Apr 7, 2024
Really great walking tour - We really liked the tour through the City and learned a lot of interesting things about it‘s history. Our guide included us regulary, especially the kids in our group. The tour can also be booked via the tourist information.
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Rebecca_f
Apr 3, 2024
Worth it - We had a great experience with this tour and with our tour guide minus the rain (which was unexpected and obviously not their fault). We learned a lot about Galway history and the tour guide was passionate and engaging. Surprised how inexpensive it is! Would recommend to anyone making a trip to Galway.
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Alina_d
Apr 2, 2024
Great way to get to know Galway ! - Enjoyed this walking tour of Galway so much - great stories and details offered by our guide and great to get your bearings of this small lively town - highly recommend it !
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Traveler48879773231
Apr 1, 2024
Two thumbs up! - Neil made custom accommodations for our family and gave us a tour in the morning. He emailed quickly when we had questions. The tour was so fun and informative. Great overview of the city for me, my husband and three teenagers.
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Gregg_t
Mar 29, 2024
Engaging storytelling as... - Engaging storytelling as part of the tour. It was an enjoyable tour and I am glad we did it. I'd definitely recommend.
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Mike_g
Mar 25, 2024
Recommend tour! - Great walking tour! Lots of information from a very friendly guide. Great way to spend an afternoon in Galway!
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Patrick_j
Mar 22, 2024
Worth the price and learned a lot in the amount of time - We had a great time at the tour with Neil! His storytelling was super interesting and made us fall in love with Galway even more. He made us laugh and gave some great recommendations for the area. It was really nice to get some insight into the city we were staying in and we were so glad we did it. Totally recommend ;)
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Marianne
Mar 22, 2024
Interesting history and tales of the city! Would recommend taking this tour - We enjoyed our walking tour around Galway! Was interesting to learn some of the history and tales of the city! The weather was rainy but Neil our guide kept us a dry as possible and we would definitely recommend taking this tour
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Tim_l
Apr 22, 2024
Galway walking tour - The guide was very good and entertaining!! He gave us great recommendations for restaurants and bars in the area.
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Shelca
Apr 10, 2024
Nice off the beaten track tour of Galway - Very entertaining! Walked around some back streets and heard some unusual folklore. The guide is quite knowledgeable and had some good tips.
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