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 Doorway
Eyre 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 Arch
Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

The Browne Doorway

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eyre Square Centre

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lynch's Castle

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lynch Memorial

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The King's Head

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hall of the Red Earl

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kirwan's Lane

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quay Street

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 13 reviews

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Marteen was our guide for...

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.

Absolutely wonderful!!!!...

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!

Marteen was an excellent...

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!

So happy we did this!

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.

Awesome

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.

The magic of medieval Galway!

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.

Don’t miss the Medieval Tour with Martine!

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.

Do not miss!

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!