2-Hour Private Galway Walking Tour through the City's Historic Heart

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the stunning architecture of Galway Cathedral and Franciscan Church
• 02 Explore the historic Lynch's Castle, a landmark on Shop Street
• 03 Visit Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church and the Lynch Memorial
• 04 Stroll through Galway's vibrant Latin Quarter, Market Street, and Galway Courthouse
• 05 Experience Spanish Parade and pass by Bowling Green
• 06 Discover the Hall of the Red Earl and An Taibhdhearc
• 07 Pass by Druid Theatre and St Augustine's Catholic Parish

Discover one of Ireland's oldest cities on a private walking tour through Galway's rich history, heritage, and culture. Trace the city's story from its Anglo-Norman past to the present-day progressive city as you explore landmarks including Galway Cathedral, Courthouse Square, Lynch's Castle, St. Nicholas' Church, the Latin Quarter, the King's Head, Spanish Parade, and the Hall of the Red Earl archaeology site.

Discover one of Ireland's oldest cities on a private walking tour through Galway's rich history, heritage, and culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Galway

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Historic Galway City Walking Tour

• Meet your tour representative at your hotel in Galway and visit the following places:
  • American House, Eyre Square, Galway H91 PHK1, Ireland - 13 minutes.
  • Williamsgate Street, Galway, Ireland - 6 minutes.
  • Franciscan Church, St Francis Street, Galway, Ireland - pass by without stopping.
  • Galway Courthouse, Court House Square, Galway, Ireland - 5 minutes.
  • Galway Cathedral, Gaol Road, Cathedral Square, Galway H91 A780, Ireland - 8 minutes.
  • Lynch's Castle, 40 Shop Street, Galway, Ireland - 15 minutes.
  • Market Street, Galway, Ireland - 10 minutes.
  • The Lynch Memorial, Market Street, Galway, Ireland - 8 minutes.
  • Bowling Green, Galway, Ireland - pass by without stopping.
  • Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Lombard Street, Galway H91 PY20, Ireland - 8 minutes.
  • Galway's Latin Quarter, 1 High Street, Galway H91 VX4E, Ireland - 12 minutes.
  • Spanish Parade, Galway, Ireland - 10 minutes.
  • Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland - 7 minutes.
  • Druid Theatre, Druid House, Flood Street, Galway H91 PWX5, Ireland - 5 minutes.
  • An Taibhdhearc, 19 Middle Street, Galway H91 E2V3, Ireland - 3 minutes.
  • St Augustine's Catholic Parish - pass by without stopping.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Voucher to join a specific tour of St. Nicholas's Church
• A fully qualified and professional tourist guide
• A fully private tour offering
• Guests are allowed to customize this city walking tour according to their preferences

What's Not Included

• Coffee, tea, or beverages
• Alcoholic beverages
• Extra gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Rain gear (weather dependent)

Know before you go

• Our guiding service is managed by an Irish Tourist Board-approved tour guide and a member of the Approved Tour Guides of Ireland (ATGI). He studied Irish History and Heritage at 3rd Level for five years and achieved Irish Tour Guiding QQI Level 6.
• We offer group and private tours, including city walking tours, history and heritage tours, on-coach guiding, and themed tours.
• We have over 7 years of experience guiding leisure and corporate groups on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

The Hardiman, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland

Tour start

Galway City, Galway, Ireland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.