Culture

Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

Hidden Heartlands, Ireland
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About this experience

Experience Galway from a historical, cultural, and modern point of view. With your expert Galway-born guide, discover key points of interest and get insider tips on food, drink, and other activities in the city, during our 90 minute tour together.

Start the tour at the historical Eyre Square area. Learn about wealthy merchant families who made Galway one of the stand-out places in medieval Ireland. 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.

Specifications
  • Rating

    4.9

  • Duration

    1.5 hours

  • Type of tour

    Individual

  • Destination

    Hidden Heartlands

  • Country

    Ireland

  • Type of experience

    Culture

  • Best time to visit

    • Autumn
    • Summer
    • Spring
  • Nearby stations

    • Shannon Foynes Port
    • Athlone railway station
    • Ireland West Airport Knock

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