Guided tour

Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

Guided tour

Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

Activity provider: Athas Tours: Self employed
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From US$ 21.69 per person

Likely to sell out

Explore the vibrant city of Galway on a 90-minute guided walking tour. Learn about the locals, their history, and their culture during this leisurely walk around the City of the Arts.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Hear about the fascinating and surprising history of Galway, the "City of the Tribes"
  • Learn about the vibrant local arts and cultural scene
  • Get an insiders perspective on what to do during your stay in the city
Full description
Experience Galway from a historical, cultural, and modern point of view. With your expert guide, discover key points of interest and get insider tips on food, drink, and other activities in the city. Start the tour at the historical Eyre Square area. Learn first about wealthy merchant families who made Galway one of the wealthiest places in medieval Europe. Hear further tales of invaders, visiting presidents, movie stars, and the local legends who helped put Galway on the map. Stroll through the medieval city center, with several stops en route to highlight the historical significance of the area. See sights like the medieval city walls, Lynch's Castle, and Saint Nicholas's Collegiate church, among others. Get a glimpse of what makes Galway so important when it comes to its fame as a haven for artists. Learn more about cultural events such as the Galway International Arts Festival and Galway Film Festival which take place during the year. Conclude the tour at the buzzing Spanish Arch area beside the sea, with a detailed introduction given to the Claddagh village and its people.
Includes
  • Guided walking tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Date

Meeting point

Meet at the Browne Doorway, Eyre Square

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour takes place rain or shine
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 18 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Wonderful walking tour, Gary was very knowledgeable about Galway history and gave a great tour. Highly recommended!

March 30, 2023

March 27, 2023

Great overview of the city. Interesting stories and perspectives on Galway in present and past. I have never done a walking tour before and usually just use a guide book, but this was definitely worth it.

March 11, 2023

Product ID: 397101