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Discover the streets of Galway and learn about the music and culture that makes this city famous. Marvel at the beautiful buildings, small canals, and the lively streets filled with pubs and shops. Listen to stories about the city's rich culture and history from an experienced local guide. Start your walking tour at the Explore Galway Kiosk in Eyre Square, also known as John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. This spot is right in the heart of the city and it's surrounded by shops, restaurants, and pubs. Then, walk through the narrow streets and busy squares to start exploring. Learn about the heritage, culture, and local life from your expert local guide. See how Celtic and Medieval influences have shaped this city's rich history. Also, hear stories about people who have lived in Galway over the years. Get to know the city's local music and language on the tour as well.

Start your morning in Dublin and head to Galway, arriving at approximately 9:30 AM. You'll have 2.5 hours to discover the city, stop for a coffee or a cup of tea, or savor a full Irish breakfast. Stroll through the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Park at Eyre Square, enjoy an ice cream on the Salthill Promenade, or pick up local specialities such as Claddagh rings and Aran sweaters. From Galway, sit back and relax while driving the short distance to Liscannor along the Burren coastal route. Take in amazing vistas of the limestone countryside as you pass through ancient parishes such as Clarinbridge, Kilcolgan, Kinvarra, and Ballyvaughan. Enjoy lunch in Liscannor. Continue to the world-famous Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs are one of the world's greatest natural attractions, where you can enjoy a relaxed walk and breathtaking views. You'll have 1.5 hours to enjoy this incredible site, before departing at 16:00 PM to head back to Dublin.

This tour is the perfect opportunity to sample some of the best local food and drinks Galway City has to offer. This isn't a 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳, more so it is an Irish Welcome, where you get to walk, talk and taste your way through Galway City centre. Immerse yourself in the heart of Galway's history, culture, and folklore with a local guide who is a true Irish food and drink connoisseur. Fill your belly and feed your curiosity with insights into the city's past and present. Meet your guide and kick start an evening of revelry in Galway City. Indulge your senses as you taste a medley of traditional Irish food and experience a spectrum of modern and local drinks. Delve into the flavors that have defined the nation's culinary landscape for generations. Discover the city's medieval charm and rich heritage as you stroll past historic landmarks, medieval city walls, and vibrant storefronts. Watch captivating performances by street artists. With newfound knowledge of the city's culinary and entertainment hotspots, make the most of your visit to Galway.

Get to know Galway in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour and spend a beautiful and varied time in Ireland's oldest harbour city. The tour starts at the railway station and takes you through the lively city of Galway. You'll wander through the medieval Latin Quarter, where pubs and music characterise the cityscape. There's a secret around every corner, from the history of Christopher Columbus to Ed Sheeran and the Galway Girl. The tour also takes you to the Corrib River and Claddagh Quay on the shores of Galway Bay, where you can enjoy the fresh sea air. At 20 stops, you will learn surprising facts and amusing anecdotes from the city's lively history and get tips on other sights, good Galway cuisine and lots of music. The walk is about 3 kilometres long and takes about 2.5 hours. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Galway by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Galway! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Experience Galway from a historical, cultural, and modern point of view. With your expert Galway-born guide, discover key points of interest and get insider tips on food, drink, and other activities in the city, during our 90 minute tour together. Start the tour at the historical Eyre Square area. Learn about wealthy merchant families who made Galway one of the stand-out places in medieval Ireland. Hear further tales of invaders, visiting presidents, movie stars, and the local legends who helped put Galway on the map. Stroll through the medieval city center, with several stops en route to highlight the historical significance of the area. See sights like the medieval city walls, Lynch's Castle, and Saint Nicholas's Collegiate church, among others. Get a glimpse of what makes Galway so important when it comes to its fame as a haven for artists. Learn more about cultural events such as the Galway International Arts Festival and Galway Film Festival which take place during the year. Conclude the tour at the buzzing Spanish Arch area beside the sea, with a detailed introduction given to the Claddagh village and its people.

Galway, is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. Come with me, your local guide, as we visit all the key historical sights as we journey through 800 years of the city's history. Explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter which is steeped in history.Visit the King's Head pub and discover the significance of its name. Explore Saint Nicholas Church, the oldest functioning medieval church in Ireland and learn about some of the 18 seiges that the city has experienced. With a visit to Lynches Castle, discover what life was life for the townsfolk back in medieval times and discover who the 14 tribes of Galway were. Discover the secrets of the Claddagh Ring at the Claddagh Ring Museum. Visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover the rich history and traditions attached to the area. Visit the Spanish Arch, Long Walk and the Old Fishmarket. Discover the rich maritime heritage of the Claddagh fishing village and the Spanish Arch. Except wonderful views of Galway Bay and the Burren Hills in Co. Clare. Wander the River Corrib Walk, discover the story behind the Nuns Island and visit the majestic Galway Cathedral, once the City's penitentiary.. By the end of our tour you will know the city centre like a local and expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome! Some of the highlights include: • Saint Nicholas Church • The Spanish Arch •King Head Pub • Fishmarket • Lynch Memorial •City Walls • Medieval quarter •The Cathedral and the Nuns Island •The River Corrib Walk

Galway is the oldest and largest city on Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way, a 1,500-mile, fully-defined coastal touring route along the entire west coast of Ireland. Once a small fishing village, Galway grew in strength in the 13th century to become a prosperous, walled town ruled by 14 merchant families, known as the Tribes of Galway, and has now been nominated as the Capital of Culture 2020. Today, the city is one of the most enchanting in Ireland. On this tour, get ready to explore Galway and it’s many historical landmarks, find the city’s charming local spots, and uncover hidden places that you could never discover on your own. On this 2.5–hour walking tour, benefit from the service of an expert, local guide who will shed light on Galway's history. Enjoy over 1,000 years of history brought to life, dramatized in incredible stories. Trace the medieval city that runs from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch, the official old city of Galway that is home to the original 13th-century, Anglo-Norman fortress, as well as the intriguing 15th-century Lynch’s Castle. One the finest medieval laneways in Galway, Kirwan’s Lane, located in what is now referred to as the Latin Quarter, is crammed with landmarks that provide the perfect backdrop for an examination of social history, political intrigue, and even a couple of great ghost stories. Your guide will also share stories of Celtic legends, myth, and folklore. This perfectly-paced walking tour is the best choice for first timers, or for visitors looking to develop a more comprehensive appreciation of the city. Later, stop at the Museum of Galway, packed with incredible artifacts and displays that will further enhance your visit to Galway. The tour will also include a visit to the Village of Claddagh, home of the famous Claddagh ring, a traditional Irish ring which represents love, loyalty, and friendship. The design and customs associated with it originated in this Irish fishing village of the same name.

Take a walking tour of Medieval Galway with an experienced regional guide and member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. See the remnants of the medieval period in Galway and learn about the city's past. Meet your guide at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. See the remains of the city walls hidden in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre. Learn about the importance of the walls to the people of Galway. Visit Lynch's Castle. Hear about the Lynch family, one of the 14 Tribes, and a very powerful family. Today, the building is AIB bank and the oldest commercial building in Ireland. Walk to Lynch's Memorial Window and hear the legend of James Lynch Fitzstephen hanging his own son Walter. Head to St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, which has been at the heart of Galway city for over 700 years. Hear about Jane Eyre and James Kearney, and how Cromwell's soldiers used the church as a stable. Discover how the building that's now the King's Head Pub is connected to the beheading of King Charles I of England. Explore Thomas Dillon's Jewellers on Quay Street. They are the original makers of the famous Claddagh ring since 1750. Hear the story surrounding this well-known ring. Visit the Hall of the Red Earl, a significant archaeological site run by Galway Civic Trust. Discover the remains of the walls, columns, and buttresses. Walk down into the site to get a closer look. Continue to Kirwan's Lane, one of 5 lanes still in existence, named after the Kirwan family, one of the 14 Tribes. See remnants of medieval Galway on Kirwan's Lane with some of the buildings. Head to Blake's Castle at the end of Quay of Street, owned by the Blake family, one of the 14 Tribes. Hear about what life was like for the criminals in the jail. The castle fell into ruin but was restored around the 1980s. Finish at the Spanish Arch, one of Galway's most iconic attractions. Learn about the Claddagh across the river and the tsunami that destroyed two of the arches.

Meet your guide at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square and start your guided walking tour. Learn about the amazing women who made contributions on a local, national, and international level. Discover the story of Lily McAllister who escaped from the Magdelene Laundry in Galway city as you see the Final Journey Statue. Learn about Una Taaffe's contribution to business life in Galway while standing outside the wool shop she ran. Head to the Galway Electric Light Company to hear about Alice Perry smashing the glass ceiling for women when she became the first woman to graduate with an engineering degree in Ireland and Britain in 1906. Discover how Nora Barnacle, the original Galway girl, became James Joyce's muse at the Nora Barnacle House Museum (own expense). Learn about Peg Broderick Nicholson's experience of fighting for Irish freedom at the Galway City Museum. Finish the tour at Galway harbour and hear about Kathleen Curran who is credited as Ireland's first female harbour master albeit temporarily.

Meet your guide in the heart of Eyre Square and embark on your guided walking tour. Learn about the fascinating connections with Wilde, Yeats, and more, Stroll along the medieval-era streets and discover the location of the Druid Theatre the home of the Tony Award; and the Kirwan Lane Theatre where Wolftone and Martin performed. See Charlie Byrnes Book Store - the home of Ireland's most popular independent book shop as voted by the Irish Independent. Hear the legend and stories of Galway that have made the city their hope for generations and centuries which has turned Galway into a rich place to come and hear the stories of Love, loyalty, friendship, and much, much more. On this journey of discovery, one will learn to see Galway in a different light. If the walls of this majestic city could talk then the town will never be seen the same way again.