Experience the real Galway City, with Kathleen your local Galway Girl and a professional Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide. Hear the story of Galway City as we walk through its main thoroughfare and medieval lanes. Highlights include Eyre Square, The Medieval Walls, Lynch’s Castle, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Claddagh Ring Museum, The Spanish Arch and more. This guided walking tour takes approximately 90 mins.
Gain an authentic insight into the daily life of the local people, including the best places to enjoy traditional food, a good pint of Guinness and most importantly have the craic (fun).
**Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciat...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide
Guided walk
Gratatitudes
Meeting Points
Departure
Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue (Replica)
You will meet you tour guide at the Pàidraic Staute wearing a green cap or wearing ATGI Badge . The Staue is located in centre of Eyre Square Park opposite the Skeffington Arms pub
Return
Spanish Arch
The Spainish is Arch is located near the River corrib and infant of the Galway city musem. A historical site built in 1588.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the real Galway City, with Kathleen your local Galway Girl and a professional Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide. Hear the story of Galway City as we walk through its main thoroughfare and medieval lanes. Highlights include Eyre Square, The Medieval Walls, Lynch’s Castle, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Claddagh Ring Museum, The Spanish Arch and more. This guided walking tour takes approximately 90 mins.
Gain an authentic insight into the daily life of the local people, including the best places to enjoy traditional food, a good pint of Guinness and most importantly have the craic (fun).
**Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciat...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide
Guided walk
Gratatitudes
Meeting Points
Departure
Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue (Replica)
You will meet you tour guide at the Pàidraic Staute wearing a green cap or wearing ATGI Badge . The Staue is located in centre of Eyre Square Park opposite the Skeffington Arms pub
Return
Spanish Arch
The Spainish is Arch is located near the River corrib and infant of the Galway city musem. A historical site built in 1588.
Itinerary
1
Eyre Square
Meeting point Pádraic Ó Conaire statue in the middle of Eyre Square. The story starts here. Strolling through the Square, stopping at the John F. Kennedy memorial, The Quincentennial Fountain, The Brown Doorway to hear the story behind the monuments.
20 minutes
2
Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
Two literary figures Irish and Estonian, never meet, but had so much in common. Perfect photo stop
5 minutes
3
Lynch's Castle
One of the best-preserved medieval tower houses in Ireland. A living monument to Galway’s rich merchant days.
10 minutes
4
Galway Market
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.
15 minutes
5
The Claddagh Ring Museum
Stop at Dillions Jewellers the original makers of the iconic Claddagh ring. Hear the story behind the ring and why it is so popular around the world.
10 minutes
6
The Lynch Memorial
The site of the famous Lynch hanging. Discover why a father had to hang his only son.
5 minutes
7
Galway's Latin Quarter
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 specialty, hand-crafted pieces unique to Galway.
8
Kirwan's Lane
Galway’s best preserved medieval lane, showing off the finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture.
9
The Spanish Arch
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 story of the Claddagh.
10 minutes
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Galway City Museum
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.
