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The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Galway, Ireland
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Mikil_T ·
Jan 2026
Neil nicely showed us cool places with a very nice storyline. Learned about the legendary story, pubs and John F Kennedy's connection with the city.
· Peter_P ·
Feb 2026
A really good tour showing the good, the bad and the ugly of Galway. The guide was excellent showing us around the town and pointing out good and great place to eat and drink or listen to traditional Irish music

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Overview

Hear the legend of the Lynch family as you make your way through Galway, and decide what you think is really behind the murder the family is linked to. Wander around the city’s backstreets, hearing stories from your guide. Learn about the city, too, and let your guide recommend restaurants and pubs for you to try after your tour finishes. You might make new friends on this small-group tour, too.
  • Visit Galway City Museum while you wait for the tour to begin
  • Get your cameras ready to snap photos of Galway’s landmarks
  • Learn about the history of the Long Walk
  • Tell your guide your interests and they will tailor the tour for you

What's Included

  • A full story telling experience of the famous murder connected to the powerful Lynch Family

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Galway City Museum
      Spanish Parade, Galway, H91 CX5P, Ireland

      We meet on the steps of the Museum entrance. Toilet facilities are available inside. Why not arrive early and explore the FREE museum?

    End point

    • Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

    Itinerary

    1

    Lynch's Castle

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    The Spanish Arch

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Quay Street

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Eyre Square Centre

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Hall of the Red Earl

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Eyre Square Centre

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Nora Barnacle House Museum

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    River Corrib

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    The Long Walk

    10 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
    • 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

    4.9
    based on 234 reviews
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    Great walking tour of Galway

    Amanda_D, Mar 2026
    Thank you so much for the walking tour. It was interesting and informative and such great fun. The sun even came out! Thanks again, it was great!

    Excellent walking tour of...

    Sally_M, Mar 2026
    Excellent walking tour of Galway. Our guide was informative, friendly, and brought the city’s history to life. A great introduction to Galway.

    Great tour, our guide was...

    Ava_F, Feb 2026
    Great tour, our guide was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to & ask questions. Tailored the tour to our interests and kept it engaging for us.

    Great fun!

    Kristine_S, Feb 2026
    Wonderful and knowledgeable tour. Neil was funny and very sharp witted. We highly recommend taking this tour.

    Great little tour

    Peter_P, Feb 2026
    A really good tour showing the good, the bad and the ugly of Galway. The guide was excellent showing us around the town and pointing out good and great place to eat and drink or listen to traditional Irish music

    Walking tour in Galway

    Terry_M, Jan 2026
    Niall was very knowledgeable, he explained everything well and had a lovely sense of humour. I enjoyed learning about Galway.

    Great expérience

    Emmy_S, Jan 2026
    Very great guide ! With wonderful stories and tips in Galway ! Had a great time ! Thank you so much :)

    No better way to discover Galway

    Mikil_T, Jan 2026
    Neil nicely showed us cool places with a very nice storyline. Learned about the legendary story, pubs and John F Kennedy's connection with the city.

    Great tour of the hidden...

    Colette_D, Dec 2025
    Great tour of the hidden gems of the city, complete with interesting stories and fun facts! A fantastic way to get to know Galway. Thanks Neil for a wonderful tour!

    Neil was very funny and...

    Samantha_S, Dec 2025
    Neil was very funny and kind. We appreciated him going out of his way to show us a landmark related to Seattle, WA. He made some great food and shopping recommendations too. It was a great walk around the city.

    Great Galway Walking Tour

    Erin_S, Dec 2025
    It was pouring down rain and mostly dark, but Neil made this tour very enjoyable! We learned a lot of interesting history, and stayed as dry as possible. Had a lot of laughs, as well! Highly recommend!

    Our tour guide, Neil, was...

    Megan_R, Nov 2025
    Our tour guide, Neil, was fantastic! Informative, humourous, kind. A taste of the long history of the city.

    Great walking tour of...

    kmmcginn52, Oct 2025
    Great walking tour of Galway. Our guide was informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend this to others!

    Neil was wonderful -...

    Katherine_G, Oct 2025
    Neil was wonderful - engaging, helpful and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour as a great introduction to Galway.

    Great Walking Tour of Galway!

    Claire_D, Oct 2025
    Neil was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable about Galway’s history and full of interesting stories. He was also friendly and happy to answer everyone’s questions. A great way to explore the city and learn more about its past and present!

    Neil was wonderful!

    Kelly_P, Oct 2025
    Neil was fantastic! He was very personable and made our exploration of Galway so enjoyable. We highly recommend!

    Excellent Tour!

    Kathy_B, Oct 2025
    This was a great walking tour to learn more about Galway. Our guide was was super engaging and knowledgeable. We got to see and learn things we wouldn't have if we'd have just walked around on our own,

    Excellent guide

    Shelley_N, Oct 2025
    Excellent,. welcoming,. informative and interesting guide. Full of passion for her city and it's history.

    Entertaining and informative

    Joseph_D, Sep 2025
    Entertaining and informative. Knowledgeable guide showed us some of the history of the Galway area and shared local stories.

    Don’t miss out

    Mindy_P, Sep 2025
    This tour is a must do!! Neal knows how to create an experience!! He has a wonderful knack for weaving historical information into compelling stories. Loved his recommendations. Let’s just say, the brown bread ice cream did not disappoint!!

    We had a wonderful tour...

    Ryan_W, Sep 2025
    We had a wonderful tour guide, Orla, who really made the history of Galway come alive! She really knew the history and made it interesting for our teenagers.

    Alexandria was an...

    Matthew_M, Aug 2025
    Alexandria was an excellent guide —her knowledge and love of the city were apparent. We learned all about the history and lore of the city and had a great time. Thank you!!

    Fun start to Galway

    Kylee_A, Jul 2025
    Nice introduction to Galway. It was raining on and off but our guide Neil was good about finding places to duck under without missing out on the sites. He had good recommendations on food and must sees.

    Martin was a wonderful...

    Ted_C, Jul 2025
    Martin was a wonderful tour guide who really knew a lot about Galway that he wanted to share. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!

    Neil was awesome! Very...

    Vincent_Z, Jul 2025
    Neil was awesome! Very knowledge, personable, and fun. Gave us a great dinner recommendation. We really enjoyed this tour! It was raining, but Neil kept us out of it and still was very pleasant.

    Great tour! Highly...

    Kelly_R, Jul 2025
    Great tour! Highly recommend. He had a great balance of historical facts and more modern facts. We did the tour on a rainy day and he was well prepared by taking us to dry spots that were convenient along the way. Lots of fun!

    A fun little tour!

    Anjali_S, Jun 2025
    We had a great time at the Galway walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining and we loved how the story about the Lynch family was woven in throughout the tour. This delivers a very succinct history of Galway and all its novelties!

    Galway walking tour.

    Jane_C, Jun 2025
    Neil was an enthusiastic and interesting guide. We learned some history and legend of Galway. He was very engaging.

    Galway and Neil at their best.

    Roy_R, Jun 2025
    A great overview of Galway. Neil was a very informative and personable guide who showed us some hidden Galway treasures. We were so glad that we did his tour to help us understand the Irish culture. Thanks for a great tour.

    Ireland through the ages

    Jennifer_S, Jun 2025
    A very entertaining walk, featuring Normans, Spanish, JFK, Mick Jagger, fairies, love, passion and murder. We met outside the Galway Museum - get there 90 minutes before so you can enjoy that as well. It’s an excellent background for your walk!

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