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Galway City on Foot with Seán: Stories, History, Local Tips, Chat and More..

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Tour guide, teacher and storyteller, Seán does not do average:
"His storytelling was compelling and his sense of humour made it one of the most enjoyable tours we have ever taken."
"Sean is a must for your visit to Galway!... A great story teller bringing the history alive." ( City Boat Tours )

History, stoytelling, an in-depth knowledge of Galway's past and present, enthusiasm, humour and warmth combine to create an "excellent, fun and relaxed" experience (Lonely Planet Guide).

Past guests say:
"The best walking tour we have ever done. Such an orator. Very knowledgeable and poetic. I learnt so much about Galway and he also made us laugh."

"This man is the real deal for a first-hand guide to Galway."

"The most informative, funny, and downright passionate walking tour I've had in a long time... Sean's personality is so magnetic you just want to spend the rest of the day with him."

*Please contact Seán directly to enquire about private tours
*Small group tours guaranteed (<15 total)

What's Included

  • A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the story and stories of Galway.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Galway
    Co. Galway, Ireland

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

    End point

    Cross Street Upper
    Galway, H91 F9F7, Ireland

    We finish the tour at the best pub in Galway, Tigh Neachtáin, right in the heart of the City's medieval quarter.

    What To Expect

    The Spanish Arch

    We start the tour at the Spanish Arch on the banks of the River Corrib, part of the only remaining fully-intact section of the medieval city walls. Here, we begin the story of Galway, charting its unlikely rise from a Gaelic settlement to a fabulously-wealthy Anglo-Norman walled city state, ruled over by 14 families (the "Tribes"), an international trading port characterised by its loyalty to the Crown and deep suspicion of the Gaels who still surrounded its walls.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Claddagh Jewellers (Pass By)

    Across the river from the Spanish Arch lies the ancient fishing village of Claddagh, the place that gave its name to the rollicking 17th century tale of how the world-famous Claddagh Ring came to be. Be ready for galleons, pirates, slave markets, a test of loyalty... and a tale of true love that refused to quit.
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    Quay Street

    Entering the medieval city proper, we make our way onto Quay Street, the centre of Galway's life since before the city was founded almost 800 years ago. Today, it is a bustling hub of several pubs, a variety of restaurants, a good few cafés, a few good cafés, lots of music, one very good toy shop, one Claddagh Ring museum.... and one medieval castle. Frank advice on where to eat and drink (and possibly where not to eat and drink) are freely available at no extra cost.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kirwan's Lane

    We duck off Quay Street to savour this secluded medieval laneway (and, occasionally, to avoid the crowds!). Named after one of Galway City's famous 14 merchant tribes, Kirwan's Lane's beautiful streetscape gives a glimpse into a time when Galway was one of the finest (and wealthiest) cities in Britain or Ireland.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

    The story of Galway's glorious rise and tragic fall comes together at the 700 year-old Church of St. Nicholas (patron saint of sailors and... well, some other professionals). Hear tales of merchants with too much money and too few morals, English soldiers with a serious grudge against art, slow sieges, fast plagues and, ultimately, a 300 year-long decline that left Galway ready to rise again to become the city it is today. If you ask nicely, you might also get a nod in the direction of Galway's finest cheese and wine bar. And if you're very lucky, you're visiting on a Saturday, and all the wonders of Galway's Saturday Market are on offer here, too (do not miss out on the doughnuts, the fresh oysters or the otherworldly air plants).
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Lynch Memorial

    With most of the history out of the way, it's time for one of Galway's oldest, darkest and most entertaining tales: the 15th-century story of Mayor James Lynch Fitzstephen and his entitled, naughty son, Walter. The story of two hot-blooded young men, rivalry for the affections of a young woman, a violent encounter on the streets of Galway, and one very stern and unbending father. Oh, and Ireland's oldest tourist trap.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lynch's Castle

    Standing on Shop St., the city's central thoroughfare, Galway's finest medieval building was home to the most powerful of the city's oligarchs, the Lynch family, for centuries. Today one of Ireland's most splendid banks, the building features many beautiful crests and carvings, one of which leads to the story of a terrible fire in the castle, and a most unlikely rescue. You'll get a recommendation for one of Galway's finest whiskey pubs, also the setting for the story of an unlikely lavatorial encounter between a well-meaning tourist and a smart alec barman in the 1980s. (And, if you don't object, the only mild swear word on the tour!)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)

    No better way to finish our tour than with the story of Galway's most remarkable son: Humanity Dick! Back on Quay St., we stop outside one of Galway's finest pubs, Tigh Neachtáin. This pretty building wasn't always a pub, though: in the 18th century, it served as the townhouse of Galway's most underappreciated celebrity, Humanity Dick himself. Martin's life quite literally defies belief: Blazing a trail of triumph and tragedy through the public life of Ireland and Britain, he was, by turns, the most famous duellist in the land (earning him the moniker "Hairtrigger Dick" in his youth), the singular pioneer of legislating for animal rights in the London Parliament, a founding member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (hence "Humanity Dick"), and landlord of almost all of Connemara. Between times, he was also a regular bankrupt, an exiled fugitive from the law... and one of the late 18th century's most infamous cuckolds.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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 on Foot with Seán: Stories, History, Local Tips, Chat and More..?

    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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    • 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.
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    • A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the story and stories of Galway.
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    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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    Accessibility information for the Galway City on Foot with Seán: Stories, History, Local Tips, Chat and More.. is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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