Small-Group Walking Tour of Galway
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Galway, Ireland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get to know Galway on this small-group walking tour, exploring the historic landmarks and atmospheric neighborhoods of the medieval town. Stroll around Eyre Square and the Quincentennial fountain, browse the stalls at Galway Market, and see Lynch’s Castle, Spanish Arch, the Wilde Monument, and more.
- See popular landmarks and little-known local gems
- Receive tips and recommendations from a local guide
- Choice of morning or afternoon tour departure
- Intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Small group walking tour
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Gatto Rosso - Italian Restaurant25 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 YY79, Ireland
The meeting point is outside Gatto Rosso restaurant on the pedestrian side of Eyre Square.
End point
- Salmon Weir BridgeUniversity Rd, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Itinerary
1
The Browne Doorway
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Quincentennial Fountain
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lynch's Castle
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Galway Market
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Spanish Arch
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Salmon Weir Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- There is a minimum number required for the tour to run.
- The tour operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
- By booking this tour, you have agreed to have your image used and photos or video of the tour to be uploaded onto our social media platforms or for commercial uses etc.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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 62 reviews
Gina_F, Nov 2025
This was a great little bit of history of Galway. The perfect introduction to the city. A bit of walking around and learning the area.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks Gina for leaving your review, I am glad you enjoyed the walking tour and its was lovely meet you all and I hope you have a great time in Galway.
Gerry
Janice_H, Nov 2025
We had a lovely sunny day for our small group walking tour of Galway. Our guide shared the best parts of Galway with us. We had a great time!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you Janice for taking the time to leave your review. I was my pleasure to meet you and Alan show you around Galway. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Galway.
Gerry
Nancy_H, Oct 2025
Gerry was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Galway and took us around town. The small group format gave us one on one time and I definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Many thanks Nancy for the great review, I really enjoyed the morning walking around Galway with you and Abbi. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in the city.
Thanks again
Gerry
Gary_M, Sep 2025
Gerry was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and he made our walking tour of Galway City quite enjoyable. You can't see it all in 90 minutes, of couse, but after the tour we did feel like we gained a much richer understanding of this fine Irish City. Good value and a Great Tour. Recommended!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Many thanks Gary for your great review, it was lovely to meet you both. I am so glad you enjoyed the walking tour and I hope you had a pleasant stay in Galway.
Gerry
Autumn_B, Jan 2025
Gerry was our guide, and he was terrific. It was Christmas Eve, and he told us the ins and outs of the holiday in Galway. We had yucky weather, but he made the time outside, walking around enjoyable and educational. I could have listened to him for hours. My kids (young adults) also said they had a great time with our tour. 5 Stars!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you Autumn so much for your wonderful review. It was lovely to meet you and your family and I am delighted you all enjoyed the walking tour despite the very bad weather.
I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year in Galway and Dublin.
Many thanks again and Happy New Year
Gerry
Donna_S, Jun 2024
Learning the history of the city while walking through beautiful Ayre Square was a great experience. Gerry explained so much and was very interesting in his narrative. We enjoyed it tremendously and he left us with things to do on our own afterwards.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Many thanks Donna for taking the time to leave your review. I am delighted you and Michael enjoyed the tour and it was lovely to meet you both. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time around Galway.
Gerry
Katrina_M, Mar 2024
Dave Kavanagh was AMAZING!! I was so worried the tour would be cancelled because of weather or there were only being 3 of us, but NOT with Dave! He kept us entertained, knew so much not only about the city, but the history and how everything fits together. He had us walking around the whole city, seeing and learning so much. He explained why the city and items were in different areas. It was excellent!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you Katrina for leaving your review. Unfortunately you have left the review for a different walking tour as we don't have a guide named Dave.
Gerry
Ranjana_M, Mar 2024
We enjoyed the historical tour of Galway. I would have preferred to explore more of the side streets. Gerry was witty and knowledgeable of the area. He answered all of our questions and even shared personal stories too. Thank you!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you Ranjana for your kind review. It was great to meet you all and I enjoyed showing you Galway and I also welcome your feedback. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Galway. Gerry.
stuart_b, Dec 2023
Gerry was informative and witty. Very engaging. Fielded all my questions about Cromwell, “ the troubles” etc. great tour
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Many thanks Stuart for taking the time to leave your kind review. It was my pleasure to show yourself and Carolyn around Galway city. Safe travels.
Gerry
MELISSA_W, Nov 2023
Loved our tour with Gerry! It was a great pace, lots of interesting history, and really interesting. He’s so knowledgeable and passionate about Galway history. Loved it!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you Melissa for taking the time to leave a review. I`m delighted you enjoyed the walking tour and it was lovely meeting yourself and Don. Safe travels.
Gerry
Samantha_O, Oct 2023
Jerry was incredible! So knowledgeable but also very casual and personable which made the tour feel like a walk and conversation. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to get a “lay of the land” intro to Galway!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you so much Samantha for your fantastic review. It was really lovely to meet you and show you Galway. I hope you a great time in the city and on the rest of your visit to Ireland.
Thanks again
Gerry
shannonkelly8, Oct 2023
We had a nice leisurely tour with Gerry. Was about 90 minutes with an overview of the city, history and events. Wish there was a bit more walking to cover more area but a worthwhile excursion. And his dinner and pub recommendations were spot in!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you Shannon for your review, it was lovely to meet you all and I am glad you enjoyed the tour and the recommendations. I also appreciate your feedback on the tour.
Thanks again
Gerry
Ellen_C, Oct 2023
Had a wonderful time walking a beautiful city on an even more beautiful morning! Gerry was a wonderful guide and shared plenty of stories about the history of Galway! Recommend this tour highly!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Many thanks Ellen for your kind review, if was lovely to meet and show yourself and Shannon around Galway. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Ireland.
Gerry
CaraJoy_V, Oct 2023
What a wonderful tour, Gerry was amazing. We learned so much about Galway! We absolutely fell in love with the city
. We definitely will be back!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you so much Cara for you kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed the tour and Galway city.
Look forward to seeing you both back in Galway in the near future.
Gerry
Robbie_S, May 2023
The tour was excellent and we appreciated the historic elements and insights we would not have gained otherwise . Our guide ; Gerry was personable and knowledgeable
We will recommend his tour to all our friends traveling to Galway
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you Robert, It was lovely to walk yourself and Lynn around Galway. Your kind review really is appreciated.
Gerry
Jeannette_M, May 2023
Gerry was an excellent guide to Galway and I would highly recommend. It was just my husband and I on the tour and Gerry gave us a very individualized tour. Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you Jeannette for your review, it was great to meet you both and a pleasure to show you Galway. Thanks Gerry.
Lynn_S, Apr 2023
This was a lovely tour. Gerry contacted us several times before we met to make sure all our questions were answered. He arrived promptly at our designated spot and took us around Galway as he shared the history of the area and stories that coincided with landmarks that were seen. It was a leisurely and enjoyable morning. We'd highly recommend Gerry and his knowledge to anyone who wants to understand the ins and outs of the city.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you Lynn for your lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed the walking tour, it was a pleasure to meet yourself and Edward and show you around Galway. I hope the rest of your trip went really well.
Thanks again Gerry.
Ryan_M, Apr 2023
This tour was just the right amount of history of Galway with lots of laughs as well. We had a great time hearing about the rich history of this city. Gerry was very welcoming and a pleasure to spend time with. Can’t wait to come back to Galway.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you Ryan for your kind words, It was great to show yourself and Ashley around Galway, enjoy the rest of your stay and look forward to seeing you back in Galway soon. Gerry
Mary_M, Feb 2023
Thanks Gerry for the great walking tour of Galway City. We had a great time, the tour was really informative and fun.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Many thanks Mary for your review, it was lovely to meet yourself and Liam. Enjoy the rest of your time visiting Galway & Sligo. Safe travels back home.
Gerry
Richard_M, Jan 2023
Gerry is very friendly and has a fantastic knowledge of the local area for the tour.
We very much enjoyed the tour and recommend to all.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Many thanks Richard for that kind review. It was lovely to meet yourself and Aisling. Enjoy the rest of your time around Galway. Gerry
Deborah_M, Oct 2022
I loved this tour because of the very small group of 5 or 6 people! Tour guides who understand why small groups are better are the best! It was a lovely introduction to learning more about Galway. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting. I did feel there was a little too much "extra" information at each stop...therefore we ran over on time and it was a bit too much thrown at me. A little more condensed with main points would have been easier to process and remember...but that might just be me, some people may like a more thorough explanation about things. All in all, great tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Many thanks Deborah for your review. I am happy to pass this onto Gary (your tour guide) and we are glad that you enjoyed the walking tour.
Gerry
Lynn_B, Oct 2022
Great tour! Passionate tour guide about the city of Galway. We had a great time, even despite the rain.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Many thanks Lynn and Ray for your kind review. It was a very wet autumn Galway morning and I am glad you enjoyed the tour despite it.
Gerry
Kathy_O, Sep 2022
Enjoyable and informative, even on a rainy day. Learned about the medieval town and saw all the local sights.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you Kathy for your review. I am glad you enjoyed the walking tour even if it was a rainy west of Ireland day.
Gerry
Erika_B, Jul 2022
Gerry, our guide, did a wonderful job - gave us lots of historical info and it was a pleasure to see him interact with his community while we walked the City Center. He gave us a great experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Many thanks Erika for your kind review and I am glad you enjoyed the tour. It was great to meet you all and have a brilliant family vacation in Ireland. Gerry
Sally_K, Jul 2022
The guide did a great job of providing an overview of Galway. In a couple hours. We really enjoyed our experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you for your kind review and I am glad you enjoyed your walking tour of Galway. Gerry
Dana_B, Mar 2022
Gerry gave a wonderful tour of Galway including the history and points of interest! He also recommend fantastic places to check out afterwards! It was a great tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Many thanks Dana and Shawn for your lovely review. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the Galway hospitality and hope to see you back in Galway in the near future. Gerry
Mary_C, Oct 2021
A very interesting tour with Gerry, he told the human story behind the buildings very well. He also had excellent local knowledge and gave good recommendations of places to eat, listen to live music etc.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Many thanks Mary for your kind review. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to Galway. Gerry
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