What to do in Galway

Activities, attractions and tours

Dunguaire Castle which includes heritage architecture, a castle and a river or creek
Galway featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
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Galway Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Galway has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Galway, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Galway with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Galway

Galway is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Galway, and make it a breeze to explore Galway and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Galway to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Galway, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Galway.

Galway attractions

Galway has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Galway to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Galway.

Looking for things to do in Galway can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Galway or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Galway attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek

Galway City Centre

4.5/5(117 area reviews)

Galway’s reputation has grown steadily over recent decades until it now regularly figures toward the very top of rankings and polls for city break destinations, especially for travellers with an interest in culture and the arts. And such accolades judge this ‘City of Festivals’ not only against the best of Ireland, but on a worldwide basis.

Galway City Centre
Galway City Museum featuring interior views

Latin Quarter

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Galway City Museum might round out your trip.

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Claddagh

Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

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Renmore

When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Lough Atalia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Menlo

Travellers like the historical sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Salthill

If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Salthill

 

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