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Galway City Daily Walking Tours

8 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Galway, Ireland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Experience the real Galway City, with Professional Galway City Tourist Guides. 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 Church, Claddagh Ring Museum, The Spanish Arch and more. This guided walking tour takes approx 90 mins.

Gain an authentic inside to the daily life of the local people, including the best places to sample traditional Irish dishes, enjoy a pint of Guinness or a Galway Hooker and most importantly have the craic (fun).

What's Included

  • Guided walk
  • Tour Guide
  • Gratatitudes
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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 Spainish is Arch is located near the River corrib and infant of the Galway city musem. A historical site built in 1588.

What To Expect

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

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

Lynch's Castle

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

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lynch Memorial

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

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 specialty, hand-crafted pieces unique to Galway.
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Kirwan's Lane (Pass By)

Galway’s best preserved medieval lane, showing off the finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture.
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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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Galway City Daily Walking Tours?

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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Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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).

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