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Top 4 Things to do in Galway, Ireland
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#1Connemara 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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#2Cliffs 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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#3Connemara & 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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#4Connemara 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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#5Cliffs 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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#6Beach horse-riding in Connemara-Full day from Galway
Enjoy a full days horse riding on Selerna beach (1.5 hours) and Omey beach (3 hours) on the Connemara coast along the beautifully scenic Wild Atlantic Way. B...
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#7Cliffs of Moher & Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway City
Set off on a journey along the Wild Atlantic Way to the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Discover the wonders of Ireland’s Cliff Coast as your guide shares his expert...
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#8Aran Islands Full-Day Tour
Fly from Galway to Inishmore, the largest of the legendary Aran Islands and an outpost of Gaelic culture. Soak up the rugged beauty accentuated by miles of d...
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#9Guided Galway Culinary Walking Tour with Food & Beer Samples
Learn the meaning behind the fun-loving Gaelic phrase "craic agus ceol" on this delicious discovery of Galway's best bites. Pop into 3 traditional ...
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#10Guided Galway Whisky-Tasting Walking Tour with 6 Samples
Sip your way through the world of Irish whisky on a tasting tour through the heart of Galway. Gather around the table in 3 traditional pubs, sample 6 fine Ir...
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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.
