Galway City: A 2.5 Hour Walking and Tasting Tour with Expert Local Guide
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39 Ratings
Galway
Experience the best of Galway City on a 2.5-hour walking and tasting tour. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Irish culture with an expert local guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galway City Distillery - First part of your ‘tasting’ during the tour
- Eyre Square - Discover interesting stories about Eyre Square in the heart of Galway city
- The Skeff Bar - Your second taste stop on your tour
- Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue - Do you know the story behind this unusal pairing? You will after your tour
- Lynch’s Castle - Find out about the famous Lynch family and their infamous castle which is now home to a bank
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Learn about this inner city church and it’s apparent connection to the world renowned navigator, Christopher Columbus
- The Claddagh Ring Museum - Have you ever heard of a Claddagh ring? If not, you will know all about a Claddagh ring by the time you leave Galway - you may even bring one home with you
*Please note we don’t enter the museum
- Murphy’s Ice Cream - Stop three on your taste tour
- The Spanish Arch - End your tour at Galway’s best known tourist attraction
What's Included
- Expert local guide-led walking tour
- Included food and beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Explore Galway on foot, absorbing the city’s flavors and tales from our well-informed resident guide. Delve into the city’s undiscovered spots, listen to significant anecdotes, and immerse yourself in our place’s vibrant culture.
Experience traditional cuisine and neighborhood delicacies, learn about Irish traditions and lineage from captivating Irish narratives, and end up feeling educated and delightful after spending an agreeable afternoon in the heart of Galway.
- If you have accessibility issues please note this in advance so that we can make any necessary alterations to our route
- Please notify us of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours in advance of the tour
Location
Lally Tours - Day Tours, City Tours and Extended Tours along the West Coast of Ireland
Eyre Square
We meet at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Heather_s
Apr 18, 2024
Craic in Galway - Connor was a great guide, it was only my husband and I on the tour. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. He also gave us good advice on what to do in Galway after our tour. Overall we had a good amount of craic.
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Claire_k
Apr 11, 2024
Tasty and great value - Sean was great. Good and drink were tasty and creative. Weather cooperated, for the most part. Small group was perfect.
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Fandj71
Mar 27, 2024
A definite must do tour! - Sean, our guide, was beyond fabulous . He took us around Galway, and the pride in his city came through during the tour while his local knowledge was perfect. The stops we made for food and drinks and the story behind them made took the tour to the next level. I can't recommend this tour with Sean enough.
Thank you, Sean. We hope to bump into you at your local when we return to Galway.
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Discover618590
Mar 27, 2024
Great food, great drink, mighty craic. - This was an amazing tour with great Craic. If you do this tour, ask for Seán. He is very knowledgeable and gave great tips. We even had a visit from the mayor while on our tour. The food and drink are top notch. By far the best meal we have had in Ireland. The Irish coffee making at the end was so much fun.
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Daniel
Mar 21, 2024
Great fun cheers - Had such a great time with our tour guide Barry , he was very knowledgeable and fun. The pubs we went to were incredible and the food was fantastic. Not too far of a walk
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Katherine_n
Nov 5, 2023
Last minute for the win - Sean was fantastic! This was a last minute buy and it was the best. The small size of the group made the experience even better. The drinks, food and information was superb. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Thomas_s
Nov 2, 2023
Great day and tour!! - Barry was an excellent tour guide. He kept the mood of the tour very upbeat and was extremely friendly and approachable. We highly recommend taking Barry’s tour.
Tom and Dianne
New York USA
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Stephen_c
Oct 31, 2023
A great walk and talk while also eating and drinking - Sean, our guide was GREAT. He was knowledgeable, funny and pleasant. The visit to the new distillery was interesting and the drink served was unique.
The “bacon” with cabbage was really good, as was the ice cream stop!
Thanks Sean
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Daniel_c
Oct 25, 2023
Galway at its best 👌 - The friendliness and overall personality of our guide Barry was fantastic. It made our tour so much more enjoyable.
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Breeanna1967
Oct 25, 2023
The walk, the drink, the food & Barry the guide: all great! - This was a fun tour to not only get to know the highlights of Galway history, but also to taste a bit the city via drink and food! Barry was our guide and he was fun, informative, and fit our group dynamic beautifully. We lent him our group’s whisper quiet headsets, and it I think made the tour that much better, as we were a larger group, and no one missed a word.
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