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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City
4.9
115 Ratings
Galway
Experience the best of Galway City on a 2.5-hour walking and tasting tour. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Irish culture with an expert local guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- An Pucan Bar & Restaurant - First part of your ‘tasting’ during the tour.
Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day
- Eyre Square - Discover interesting stories about Eyre Square in the heart of Galway city
- The Skeff Bar - Your second taste stop on your tour
Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day
- Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue - Do you know the story behind this unusal pairing? You will after your tour
- Lynch’s Castle - Find out about the famous Lynch family and their infamous castle which is now home to a bank
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Learn about this inner city church and it’s apparent connection to the world renowned navigator, Christopher Columbus
- M.Fitzgerald’s Bar - Another tasting stop
Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day
- Murphy’s Ice Cream - A tasting stop included in the 6pm tour option
Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day
- The Spanish Arch - End your tour near Galway’s best known tourist attraction
What's Included
- Expert local guide-led walking tour
- Included food and beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Explore Galway on foot, absorbing the city’s flavors and tales from our well-informed resident guide. Delve into the city’s undiscovered spots, listen to significant anecdotes, and immerse yourself in our place’s vibrant culture.
Experience traditional cuisine and neighborhood delicacies, learn about Irish traditions and lineage from captivating Irish narratives, and end up feeling educated and delightful after spending an agreeable afternoon in the heart of Galway.
- If you have accessibility issues please note this in advance so that we can make any necessary alterations to our route
- **Please notify us of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours in advance of the tour
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- Please note that the tour itinerary may vary
Location
Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square
We meet at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square.
**3pm Tour - Please check in for your tour with the staff at the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square.**
**6pm Tour - You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give your name to check in for the tour**
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(115 Ratings)
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Dawn_c
Sep 2, 2024
Great tour - Lorraine was wonderful, engaging and funny
She kept it light but gave good information
Food was great!
Would have liked an option besides the oysters
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Michelle_f
Aug 30, 2024
Good food, cool pubs - Lorraine was great! We had a lot of fun and learned some interesting things along the way. The main course was delicious and served as dinner for us. Definitely recommend!
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Megan_d
Aug 29, 2024
Highly recommend - John was the absolute best! We took some of his recommendations for later in our trip to Galway and couldn’t be happier with our experience both on the tour and in the city. We love the food in Galway and will be back soon!
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Tim_k
Aug 28, 2024
Fantastic Quickie through Galway! - Sean was a great guide and everything was fun and tasty - Would def recommend to anyone passing through Galway or as a great start to a longer stay!!
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Allison_f
Aug 27, 2024
Fantastic Galway tour! - John was an awesome and knowledgeable tour guide! We really enjoyed this in Galway. There was a little bit of everything and all easily walkable.
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Vida_r
Aug 23, 2024
Nicole was delightful - Started with history of Galway, had a beer and oyster, so delicious! Then classic Guinness, “bacon”, potatoes and cabbage. Topped it off with a visit to a unique bar with a bison on the ceiling for Irish coffee lesson!
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Kathleen_d
Aug 20, 2024
Wonderful history and culture, along with the food and beverages - Nicole did a wonderful job representing everything that is amazing about Galway and Ireland! The culture, food, beverages, camaraderie, could not have been any better. Hospitality at its peak!
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Heather_m
Aug 20, 2024
If you do any tour in Galway, let it be this one! - Nicole was our guide and she was awesome! Each stop was great and we had a blast. If you do any tour in Galway, let it be this one!
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G5757vcjuliar
Aug 19, 2024
Great tour! - Delicious and fun! Nicole was an excellent guide and is well versed in history and local recommendations! We took our 13 and 15 year old and they made accommodations for them which were lovely.
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Dougrohan
Aug 19, 2024
Great fun! - Nicole was amazing. We had a friendly group and a wonderful time. Would highly recommend as a trip with couples, friends or teens. Not a strenuous walk.
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