Discover Galway City Walking Tour
Step into the heart of Galway with a walking tour led by a Fáilte Ireland-approved local guide. Whether you're exploring with family, sharing the experience as a couple, or enjoying it with friends, you'll uncover how Galway grew from a modest settlement into a thriving city with a character all its own. Along the way, you'll hear the stories behind the landmarks, the people who shaped the city, and the moments that still echo through its streets
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Discover Galway City Walking Tour
What's included in Discover Galway City Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Browne Doorway
The Doorway belongs to the wealthy one of the 14 Families who ruled Galway from 1484 until their demise in 1651 and got the nickname the tribes of Galway and was once the Entrance way into Eyre Square.
History of Eyre Square and Galway City and the many important people who visited Eyre Square From Padraic O Connaire to John F Kennedy
The Old Medieval Wall vs Time. Talk about Galway's old Medieval wall and wars that took place in Galway from Oliver Cromwell to William of Orange
Inclusions
- Bathroom /Rest stop
- Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I will be at the Padraic Connaire statue wearing a Green cap. To find the Padraic Connaire Statue: In the park, in Eyre Square across from the Skeff Pub or directly behind the giant stone doorway in the Square
End Points
- The tour will End at the Spanish Arch near the Galway City Museum
