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The Eglinton Canal and Galway's Westend
Galway City Walking Tour with Local Guide
The Spanish Arch
Kirwans Lane in the medieval heart of the city
Galway City Walking Tour with Local Guide

Galway City Walking Tour with Local Guide

By Walk About Galway - Tour
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is £116 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. With your professional guide, you will journey through 800 years of fascinating history.
Explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter, steeped in history and witness to 16 seiges.
Visit the Claddagh Ring Museum and discover its origins and symbolism.
Learn the fascinating stories attached to Saint Nicholas Church dating back 700 years.
Visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover what life was like in the old fishing village of the Claddagh.

Expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome!

The highlights include:

• Visit Saint Nicholas Church
• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
• The Lynches Castle and its history hidden in plain sight
• Discover 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

Activity location

  • The Hardiman
    • Eyre Square
    • H91 NFD2, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Hardiman
    • Eyre Square
    • H91 NFD2, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Check availability

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF GALWAY in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00-12:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£115.80 x 1 Traveller£115.80
Total
Price is £115.80
Until Wed, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCustomised Private Tour Galway
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

A two hour walking tour visiting all of the historic sites of Galway City. Get a deep insight into the history and culture of this fabulous city . Discover the medieval quarter and some of the city's dark history

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Hardiman
    • Eyre Square
    • H91 NFD2, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Hardiman
    • Eyre Square
    • H91 NFD2, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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