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#1Aran Islands,Cliffs of Moher & Cliff Cruise Tour from Galway

Experience the otherworldly beauty of what Ireland has to offer on this full-day exploration of the western shore. Make your way to the coast along the sceni...

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£72
per adult
Aran Islands,Cliffs of Moher & Cliff Cruise Tour from Galway

#2Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & National Park Tour from Galway

Set off on a visually striking exploration of Ireland’s famed Connemara district, known for its rolling mountains, black lakes, tumbling rivers and foggy moo...

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£49
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & National Park Tour from Galway

#3Galway Tapas Trail Food & Drink Walking Tour

Dine your way through Galway on this food-focused foray that takes you to a series of popular eateries and hidden gems. Pop into Italian, Spanish, Cuban, and...

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£60
per traveller
Galway Tapas Trail Food & Drink Walking Tour

#4Connemara Full-Day Tour

Taking a scenic route to Oughterard, ' The Gateway to Connemara'. We will pass through many quaint towns and enjoy beautiful scenery before we enter the nati...

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£48
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Connemara Full-Day Tour

#5Cliffs of Moher & Burren Full-Day Tour

No visit to Ireland would be complete without a trip to the world-famous Cliffs of Moher, and this tour lets you pair that experience with a scenic drive thr...

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£26
per adult
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Full-Day Tour

#6Connemara & Galway Bay Full-Day Tour

Explore the west coast of the "Emerald Isle" and journey to the province of Connacht. Its district of Connemara, one of the jewels in Ireland's cro...

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£104
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Connemara & Galway Bay Full-Day Tour

#7City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover Galway, the City of Tribes, with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that offers convenient stops throughout the historic city. Absorb facts as you cruise by ...

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£11
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City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

#8Connemara Full-Day Tour

Embark on a visually striking, full-day tour of Ireland's Connemara district, whose distinct geographic make-up is characterised by peninsulas, mountains, an...

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£26
per adult
Connemara Full-Day Tour

#9Cliffs of Moher Express Transfer

You simply can't visit Ireland without making the journey to the towering Cliffs of Moher, and this tour makes it as easy as possible. Spend a day taking in ...

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£22
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Cliffs of Moher Express Transfer

#10Ferry to Inis Mor, Aran Islands from Doolin

Sail with us to the island paradise that is Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands located in Galway Bay. These 3 beautiful islands are home to generation...

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£22
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Ferry to Inis Mor, Aran Islands from Doolin

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Things to Do in Galway

When you head to Galway, Ireland, you will never have a lack of things to do and see. Fascinating history, colorful local people and places, and breathtaking scenery abound in picturesque Galway.

Before you begin your journey, decide what types of things to do in Galway are most interesting to you. If you hope to see as much as possible, look into Galway tours. Find a fjord sightseeing cruise, which will take you through the beautiful scenery of Ireland's only fjord while relaxing on a comfortable cruise. You may also seek a walking tour of the City of Galway. Spend time with locals who take you to the best spots in the city. You can sample pubs, view historic buildings, and listen to tales from the legends of the City of the Tribes.

Known as the "Cultural Heart" of Ireland, there are plenty of Galway activities, if you seek music and art as part of your vacation experience. The Galway Arts Festival, held each July, is the top arts festival in Ireland. You will see artists, musicians, dancers, and stage performers throughout the two week festival. Traveling later in the summer? As one of your Galway excursions, head to the southeastern city of Waterford for Spraoi, a street arts festival that draws about 80,000 people in August each year.

Other must see attractions in Galway for every tourist include Galway's famed architecture. The city's map is peppered with historic buildings still in use to this day. Start with St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, which is the largest still functioning medieval church on the island. Then head to Lynch's Castle, first built as a castle for a prominent family in Galway in the fifteenth century now used as a bank. After this, go to the Spanish Arch to see what's left of the city's walls. Don't forget to snap a photograph of the famed Claddagh before you conclude your visit to the city.