Medieval Galway Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Galway, Ireland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 10 years of experience and an MA in Irish Studies.
- Entrance fee into St. Nicholas's Church.€7.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Browne DoorwayEyre Square, Galway, Ireland
It's a free-standing stone Doorway with perspex glass surrounding it on the northside of Eyre Square. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour so we can start on time.
End point
- Spanish ArchGalway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Operating hours.2:00 pm
Itinerary
1
The Browne Doorway
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Eyre Square Centre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lynch's Castle
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Lynch Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
The King's Head
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Hall of the Red Earl
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Kirwan's Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Quay Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
The Spanish Arch
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly. In the event of a severe weather warning the tour will be cancelled for the safety of the group, and an alternative date or a full refund will be given.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 15 reviews
Jaime_F, May 2026
Marteen was a wonderful guide and she was so knowledgeable about Galway. It was such a pleasure listening to her speak about something she’s so clearly passionate about!
John_M, May 2026
Marteen was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, tour was not rushed, she made sure we had time to take photographs, ask questions! I highly this tour! Thanks again Marteen!
Nicholas_H, Apr 2026
Marteen was our guide for this tour. It was a great way to see some historic spots in Galway. We like doing the half day and shorter tours and this was perfect. It wasn't rushed though. We went to around 10 stops and Marteen was fantastic at explaining the related events to these spots.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Nicholas, for your lovely review! I'm so glad you and Kellie enjoyed the tour. It means a lot to me. I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your stay in Galway.
Colette_F, Jan 2026
Absolutely wonderful!!!! Marteen was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, my partner and I had such an incredible time on our tour and it was such a fun way to explore and learn more about the area!!! 100% recommend if you’re interested in history!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Oh, Colette! Thank you so much for your lovely review. It means so much to me. It was such a pleasure sharing Galway's medieval history with you and Luke. I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your time in Galway and good luck with your studies!
kerrie_M, Oct 2025
Marteen was an excellent guide on our Medieval tour of Galway City. It was great way to learn of its history and stories.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much Kerrie for taking the time to leave a review. It was lovely to meet you and Robert and to share with you Galway's medieval history. Enjoy the rest of your travels around Ireland!
Stacy_L, Oct 2025
This was a great and smooth experience from the time we booked. I accidentally booked the wrong date and Marteen made it so easy to fix! She was very friendly and knew so much! We had a great time learning the culture and history of Galway!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much Stacy for taking the time to leave this review. It was a pleasure meeting you and your lovely family. I hope you all enjoyed the rest of your stay in Ireland.
Pattie_L, Sep 2025
A wonderful way to get to know Galway. Tremendously entertaining. Our guide Marteen was amazing and totally made the tour a wonderful experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Oh Pattie! Thank you so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure meeting you, Pattie, Mary, and Teerah. I hope I've spelt Teerah's name right. I really enjoyed sharing Galway's medieval history with you all.
William_R, Sep 2025
We have a new appreciation for the history of this ancient city thanks to the incredible knowledge of our guide: Marteen Lane! From the stories of the 14 tribes, to the Lynch Castle, to Kings Head Inn and finally the Spanish Gate, Marteen enriched us with tales that brought these landmarks to life! Her passion for the history of Galway was clearly evident throughout the walking tour. We met her as a guide and left her as a friend. We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Oh William, thank you so much for your amazing review. It was such a pleasure to meet you and Valerie and show you both around Galway. I hope you made it to Trim and that enjoyed the rest of your stay.
Deb_T, Jun 2025
Martine was fantastic! We never would have found these fascinating sites on our own. Nor would we have been able to learn so much about history, archaeology, and Galway. She was crisp, clear, friendly, and full of knowledge and insight. We had many questions and she was able to answer each of them. In depth.
The tour went 45 minutes over the alotted time to our delight. We cannot recommend this tour, given by Martine, enough. The highlight of our Galway visit.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Apologies, Deb, for the delay in replying to your review. Thank you so much for your amazing review. I'm so glad you and Chris enjoyed the walking tour. It was such a pleasure showing you both around Galway, and I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your stay.
Gregory_A, Mar 2025
Marteen was a font of knowledge, and has a real passion for the subject. Leisurely and informative, we saw so much of hidden, ancient, and mysterious Galway. She was patient and accommodating with all of our questions and and was an absolute delight! Can not recommend this trip any higher! 10/5 stars!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Gregory, thank you so much for your wonderful review. I really appreciate it. It was so much fun showing you and Emily Galway's medieval history.
John_C, Aug 2024
Marten was a terrific guide very knowledgeable and personable. We learned about the origin of Galway and how it has grown over the years.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much John for your review. It was a pleasure showing you and Karen around medieval Galway.
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