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Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Galway, Ireland

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover on this self-guided audio tour. Just download the VoiceMap app, click on Galway and choose "A meander through the medieval Quarter to the River Corrib".

We will visit the key sites on this walking tour, with insights into modern Galway along the way. In the medieval quarter, you’ll hear about events both surprising and some gruesome. Then we’ll visit some of the famous and lesser known sites. The tour is narrated by a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide, Derek Spillane.

Some of the highlights include:

• Saint Nicholas Church and its 1651 map of Galway
• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
• Wild swans on the Claddagh shore
• Learn where the word “lynched” comes from
• Discover who the Tribes of Galway were
• Hear how Richard Martin founded the R.S.P.C.A and delve into the darker side to his character
• Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
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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 ends, roughly an hour later, outside the Spanish Arch near the Galway City Museum.

What To Expect

Eyre Square (Pass By)

This self-guided audio tour starts in Eyre Square.
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Lynch's Castle (Pass By)

The tour passes by the impressive Lynch's Castle on Shop Street. You'll stop for a short moment while hearing the history of the castle.
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Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church (Pass By)

The tour passes St Nicholas' Collegiate Church.
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The Kings Head Kitchen (Pass By)

You'll pass by the famous Kings Head pub on this walk through Galway.
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The Claddagh Ring Museum (Pass By)

You'll briefly stop outside the Claddagh Ring Museum where you'll learn what the rings symbolise.
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Galway's Latin Quarter (Pass By)

You'll walk through a section of Galway's Latin Quarter.
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Galway City Museum (Pass By)

The tour ends just outside the Galway City Museum.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Galway’s City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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