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By Professional Galway City Guides

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Overview

  • Experience the real Galway City with Kathleen, a certified Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide and genuine local “Galway Girl.” Skip the large crowds on this intimate 90-minute small-group walking tour. As you stroll through the bustling high streets, medieval lanes, and the famous Latin Quarter, you'll uncover the vibrant history, culture, and local stories that make Galway unique.

    Highlights:

    • Explore Eyre Square, Lynch’s Castle, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch, The Claddagh Ring Museum and more.

    • Guaranteed small group size ensures a relaxed, unhurried tour with plenty of time for questions.

    • Hear authentic stories about daily life in Galway from a born-and-raised local guide.

    • Get Kathleen’s personal recommendations on where to enjoy the best traditional food and a perfect pint of Guinness.

Activity location

  • Eyre Square
    • American House Eyre Square
    • H91 PHK1, Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue (Replica)
    • Eyre Square
    • Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided walk
  • Exclusions
    Gratatitudes

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • **Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciate and enjoy the tour

Activity itinerary

Eyre Square

  • 20m
Meeting point Pádraic Ó Conaire statue in the middle of Eyre Square. The storey starts here. Strolling through the Square, stopping at the John F. Kennedy memorial, The Quincentennial Fountain, The Brown Doorway to hear the storey behind the monuments.

Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

  • 5m
Two literary figures Irish and Estonian, never meet, but had so much in common. Perfect photo stop

Lynch's Castle

  • 10m
One of the best-preserved medieval tower houses in Ireland. A living monument to Galway’s rich merchant days.

Galway Market

  • 15m
Now in the hearth of Medieval Galway, Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church a 700-year-old church in continues use. The home of Nora Barnacle the muse and wife of Irish author James Joyce.

The Claddagh Ring Museum

  • 10m
Stop at Dillions Jewellers the original makers of the iconic Claddagh ring. Hear the storey behind the ring and why it is so popular around the world.

The Lynch Memorial

  • 5m
The site of the famous Lynch hanging. Discover why a father had to hang his only son.

Galway's Latin Quarter (Pass by)

Home to many of Galway’s oldest and famous pubs, restaurants and small one off shops. Your guide will give you the locals take on places to eat, drink and where to purchase speciality, hand-crafted pieces unique to Galway.

Kirwan's Lane (Pass by)

Galway’s best preserved medieval lane, showing off the finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture.

The Spanish Arch

  • 10m
Continue on to the iconic Spanish Arch. This historical landmark is located on the banks of the river Corrib. We will take a few minutes here to enjoy the views out to Galway Bay and across to the old Claddagh fishing village, whilst your guide tells you the storey of the Claddagh.

Galway City Museum

  • 5m
Our tour ends outside the Galway City Museum. A perfect opportunity for any history buffs or anyone who wants to get an up-close look at some of Galway’s material heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Eyre Square
    • American House Eyre Square
    • H91 PHK1, Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue (Replica)
    • Eyre Square
    • Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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