Galway Private Walking Tour with a Local

Galway, Ireland

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5+ bookings last month.

2 to 6 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Private walking experience exclusively for your group
Flexible itinerary customized to your interests
Guided walking tour with a local host
Local insights into culture and hidden spots
Relaxed exploration at your own pace

Food, drinks, and transportation between locations
Services of a licensed professional tour guide (local host only)
Detailed historical commentary
Tickets for attractions not included in this tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Head to the city centre of Galway and you’ll find Eyre Square right in front of the main shops and streets.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Eyre Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Spanish Arch

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shop Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galway Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Claddagh

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quay Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salthill Promenade

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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14 Tribes, Claddaghs and Rediscovered buildings

Brad_H, May 2026

Great history helping us understand Galway’s rise to prominence prior to Cromwell. Joe did a fantastic job telling us the stories with passion. Plenty of walking, though mainly flat and Joe definitely was patient and took us at our pace.

Great guide

Melissa_B, May 2026

Great tour guide. Oisen did a fantastic job. You can tell that he loves history and made it enjoyable to learn about.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with our Rahe and enjoyed learning about the city’s history. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Must Do!

Marie_F, May 2026

I had such a fantastic experience with Oisin in Galway! He completely catered the walking tour to the things I was most interested in seeing, which made it feel so personal and special. He had great craic the entire time and made the tour both fun and informative. This is such a great thing to do on your first day or two in Galway, which is exactly what I did. It really helped me get the lay of the land, figure out the different areas of the city, and made the rest of my trip so much easier and more enjoyable. One of the best parts was all of the recommendations he gave for food and drinks. I’ve already tried a few of the spots he suggested and every single one has been fantastic. It really made my time in Galway even better. I would 100% book this tour again if I come back to Galway and have already shared his information with a few friends who are visiting in the next few months. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad you had such a fun and personalized experience with our Rahe and that the tour helped you feel at home in Galway from the start. It’s great to hear the local recommendations added even more to your trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be delighted to welcome you again in the future!

Wonderful way to get your...

Brian_G, May 2026

Wonderful way to get your bearings and history of Galway. Our guide Colm was a great story teller and very humorous.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed getting to know the city with our Rahe and appreciated the engaging storytelling. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Colm was an absolutely...

Lauren_B, Mar 2026

Colm was an absolutely fabulous guide through the city. We would 100% recommend him to anyone traveling to Galway. He was so kind and calm with our children who were fresh off their first red eye flight. Great recommendations for more things to see, eat and do around the city. Thank you!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad you and your family had such a positive experience exploring the city with our Rahe. Creating a comfortable and engaging experience for all ages is always our priority. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!

St Paddy's Eve tour with a local!

Jim_B, Mar 2026

Oisin was like an extension of our family. We really got a glimpse into life in Galway and from the perspective of a college student, which was wonderful for my college age children. We enjoyed our time and insights Oisin provided. Thank you so much!