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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Danielle_o
Nov 10, 2025
Loved it - Very informative, but in a fun way. They guide was great- funny, very informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
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A9776oumelissaf
Nov 5, 2025
Great tour - Had a great time learning about the history of Galway (and Ireland) on this tour. It was miserable weather but still made enjoyable by our guide!
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Sharonq589
Nov 1, 2025
A very pleasant tour - Conar very pleasant, informative and led us to very interesting sites. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend this experience.”
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Don_f
Oct 26, 2025
Fun Orientation on Galway - Super introduction to Galway City center. John offered us an entertaining and informative tour. He also offered many tips on what to do
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Roger_c
Oct 22, 2025
This Galway Walking Tour was excellent. - This Galway Walking Tour was excellent. We learned so much & our tour guide, John, did an excellent job. We had a great job learning about Galway & seeing many of the best highlights of Galway.
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Dortie_s
Oct 18, 2025
It’s nice to get the lay... - It’s nice to get the lay of the land, especially when you first arrive in Galway. Very informative and I love the history that I got.
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E8119luteresaw
Oct 17, 2025
Well worth it - Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Paul! He combined seriousness and humour - I learned a lot about Galway and Ireland in general) that I did not know. Well done - highly recommend!
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Arorar409
Oct 16, 2025
Delightful experience! - John was a lovely guide! He had plenty of stories to tell and was happy to answer questions (super kind with kids’ questions as well!). I learned a lot and feel like this tour was a great starting point for my time in Galway.
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Lauren_z
Oct 15, 2025
So much fun! - Great tour! Sean was lovely. Very informative and funny! You can tell he has a great deal of passion for the history of Galway.
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L5653rrbriang
Oct 27, 2025
Not bad but room for improvement - The walking tour wasn't bad but I think not great value for money for what it was. It could have included a bit on the 1916 Rising and The War of Independence and the part some of Galway's revolutionaries played.
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).