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Discover Galway City Walking Tour

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Galway, Ireland

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Overview

Step into the heart of Galway with a walking tour led by a Fáilte Ireland-approved local guide. Whether you're exploring with family, sharing the experience as a couple, or enjoying it with friends, you'll uncover how Galway grew from a modest settlement into a thriving city with a character all its own. Along the way, you'll hear the stories behind the landmarks, the people who shaped the city, and the moments that still echo through its streets

What's Included

  • Bathroom /Rest stop
  • Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Eyre Square
Galway, Ireland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

The Long Walk
Galway, Ireland

The tour will End at the Spanish Arch near the Galway City Museum

What To Expect

The Browne Doorway

The Doorway belongs to the wealthy one of the 14 Families who ruled Galway from 1484 until their demise in 1651 and got the nickname the tribes of Galway and was once the Entrance way into Eyre Square.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eyre Square

History of Eyre Square and Galway City and the many important people who visited Eyre Square From Padraic O Connaire to John F Kennedy
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galway Shopping Centre

The Old Medieval Wall vs Time. Talk about Galway's old Medieval wall and wars that took place in Galway from Oliver Cromwell to William of Orange
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Williamsgate Street (Pass By)

Where once the Great Gate of Galway stood and the Bell that rang out to call the workers and people into the town
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Lynch's Castle

Home to one of the fourteen families that once prospered in Galway city and had 80 mayors in all throughout their lineage
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

The Jewel of Galway City. The 700-year-old Church was transformed by the French and Lynch families and the Destruction caused by Cromwells armry
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)

A visit to one of the many townhouses owned by Richard Martin - Responsible for the first Animal rights laws in the world, was a duelist, and owned large parts of Connemara
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lynch Memorial Window

A haunting tale of history from James Hardiman the first historian and antiquarian of Galway city.Fact or fiction and unique features such as the Skull and Crossbones
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hall of the Red Earl

The Old Ruins One of the most powerful tax systems in Ireland and the Great Hall of the Red Earl. 11,000 artifacts were found here
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quay Street (Pass By)

Blakes Castle was once the old holding cell for Galway Jail and The Aran sweater shop that holds the Old foundation of Galway City
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Kirwan's Lane (Pass By)

Home to one of the First theatres financed by the Martin family and once visited by Theobald Wolfe Tone
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The Spanish Arch

The Extension to the Old City. Hear how the Spanish Armada arrived here in 1588 and where they are today
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Galway City Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Bathroom /Rest stop
  • Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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