We’re thrilled to share our love for Galway with you, and by the end of this tour, we’re confident you’ll feel the same. Galway is a city that perfectly blends history, culture, and cuisine, making it a true hidden treasure. This walking tour has been curated to showcase the city’s most iconic landmarks. Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, your group will enjoy an exclusive experience tailored just for you.
Highlights
Discover the medieval city of Galway with a local guide. Expect some dark tales as you visit the key historic sites. A thrilling walk through 800 years of Galway’s history
Galway, is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover. Come with me, your local guide, as we visit all the key historical sites as we journey through 800 years of the city’s history.
Explore Eyre Square and Galway’s Latin Quarter which is steeped in history. Visit the King’s Head pub and discover the significance of its name. Explore Saint Nicholas Church, the oldest functioning medieval church in Ireland and learn about some of the 18 sieges that the city has experienced.
With a visit to Lynches Castle, discover what life was life for the townsfolk back in medieval times and discover the 14 tribes of Galway.
Discover the secrets of the Claddagh Ring at the Claddagh Ring Museum.
Visit the Spanish Arch, Long Walk and the Old Fishmarket and discover Galway’s rich maritime heritage.
Itinerary
- Eyre Square
- Walls of Galway and Medieval Quarter
- Abbeygate Street and old Catholic Church
- Lynch Castle and Shop Street
- Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church
- Kings Head
- Claddagh Ring Museum
- Quay Street and Kirwans Lane
- Blakes Castle and the Latin Quarter
- Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch
- Museum and Claddagh Basin
- The Long Walk
- Eglinton Canal and Galway’s Westend
- The River Corrib
- Galway Cathedral and Nuns Island
- University of Galway