Galway Walking Tour: Discover History, Culture, and Insider Tips with Local Guide

Embark on a captivating Galway walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Uncover the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems while enjoying authentic Irish food and lively music.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eyre Square - Our tour begins at Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City. Hear your guide share stories about Eyre Square, the seemingly random doorway that once served as the park’s entrance, Galway’s connection to a notable US president, and the flagpoles that line the north side of the square.
  • The Browne Doorway - Listen to the stories of…
What's Included
  • 75-minute guided tour by a local expert
What's Not Included
  • Food or drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Take a stroll through the lanes of Galway led by our knowledgeable local guide, learning about its history, culture, and stories that give Galway its unique charm. This is the best initiation to Galway, as you’ll get exclusive recommendations on must-visit spots, along with tips on where to find genuine Irish fare and enjoy ‘craic agus ceol’ (fun and music)!

Location
Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square
We meet outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre. **Please check in for your tour with the staff at the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give them your name to check in for the tour.**
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Thecarrans
Jun 11, 2025
Great tour - Very informative 75 minute tour giving a quick history of Galway and some ideas for eating and live music venues. Lorraine was an excellent guide with plenty of information and just a touch of humour!
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W582ferogerb
Jun 10, 2025
Galway from the Vikings to date - A really interesting walk around Galway, with lots of info presented enthusiastically (and interestingly) by our guide, Lorraine.
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Lindasx9669ag
Jun 8, 2025
Galway walking tour - Sean was very entertaining. Great overview of the complicated history of Galway. Could have had a bit more walking on the tour.
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Anthony
May 30, 2025
Information and entertaining. - The guide was informative, clear, and responsive. We moved at a gentle pace and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would thoroughly recommend the tour as further insights into local customs were appreciated.
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X4394zepeterh
May 29, 2025
Great Tour with John - John was our guide, he was very informative, nice and funny. I would definitely recommend this tour!!!! It was definitely worth the money.
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Jessicaosullivan109
May 28, 2025
Excellent tour - Super informative, John was a great tour guide. We learnt all about the history of the city and were given recommendations too. The tour helped get to grips with the city so we knew where to go throughout our stay in Galway.
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Brian_m
May 27, 2025
Nice Introduction to Galway - While the weather was not great, we had a good tour through the city. It was informative, interesting, and the guides provided good recommendations on places to eat and hear music.
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Kirsten_g
May 26, 2025
Great walking tour - It was a great experience, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tour length was perfect amount of time of around 90 minutes
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Bob17141718
May 29, 2025
Entertaining, but large group. - The guide was very entertaining with lots of humorous and doubts. The group was too big. I think they sold a few extra tickets at the last minute. So you probably don’t need to buy your tickets in advance.
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Maryann_w
Jun 8, 2025
General intro to Galway - Guide was very friendly but he was hard to hear and walked too fast (some less abled visitors lagged far behind). Felt a bit light on info and not as humorous as I’d expect this kind of tour to be. Overall ok tour but would have enjoyed a bit more energy/substance.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).