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Galway Historic 2.5hr Walking Tour - Family group Local guide

Galway, Ireland
  • 2 hours 35 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Galway is one of Ireland’s oldest cities, but many travelers miss out on understanding its rich history. Enjoy an intimate visit through top landmarks—listening to stories along the way—during this two-hour walking tour. Cover centuries of history, visiting sights like 700-year-old St. Nicholas’ Church, the King’s Head Pub, and medieval-era Lynch’s Castle along the way.
  • Enjoy a personalized tour within a group limited to 17 participants
  • Get plenty of time to take photographs and interact with locals
  • Learn about the city’s roots, from its Anglo-Norman past to the present day
  • Upgrade to make this shared tour a private, personalized experience

What's Included

  • With agreement of group, this Walking tour can be adapted to individual wishes.
  • Discount ticket to visit St Nicholas Collegiate Church (for 10am Tours only!)
  • A comprehensive tour and entertaining stories of Galway's history.
  • Private City tour with Professional guide
  • We respect cultural diversity and welcome inclusion of people from all nationalities and backgrounds
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Extra Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

    Go to the FRONT ENTRANCE of the Hardiman Hotel, 14/15 EYRE Square, Galway and Tour Guide with ID and yellow High-Vis jacket will meet you there.

End point

  • Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

    Guests have the option of remaining in the Old town / Latin quarter area or returning to returning to the central , Eyre Square with with your guide

Itinerary

1

Eyre Square

17 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Williamsgate Street

6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Franciscan Church

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Eyre Square Centre

7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Galway Cathedral

8 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Lynch's Castle

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Market Street

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Galway Courthouse

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bowling Green (Pass By)

9

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

9 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

10

Galway's Latin Quarter

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

The Lynch Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Quay Street

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Wolfe Tone Bridge (Pass By)

13

The Spanish Arch

8 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

14

Hall of the Red Earl

7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

15

Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

16

Kirwan's Lane

3 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

17

An Taibhdhearc

7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St Augustine's Catholic Parish (Pass By)

Druid Theatre (Pass By)

18

Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled by the Supplier due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • Most travellers can participate and tour is child and animal-friendly
  • NOTE: Check out our Private City tour, 400766P1 where a shortened version of this group tour can be offered to guests with mobility issues.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

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From $371.54

per group (up to 15)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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