Galway City Walking Tour: Rogues, Rakes, Rebels & Revolutionaries
Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. With your professional guide, you will journey through 800 years of fascinating history. Explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter, steeped in history and witness to 16 seiges. Visit the Claddagh Ring Museum and discover its origins and symbolism. Learn the fascinating stories attached to Saint Nicholas Church dating back 700 years. Visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover what life was like in the old fishing village of the Claddagh.
Expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome!
The highlights include:
• Visit Saint Nicholas Church • The Spanish Arch and the City Walls • The Lynches Castle and its history hidden in plain sight • Discover where the word "lynched" comes from • Discover who the Tribes of Galway were • Hear how Richard Martin founded the R. S. P. C. A and delve into the darker side to his character • Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring
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PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF GALWAY
What's included in Galway City Walking Tour: Rogues, Rakes, Rebels & Revolutionaries
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Explore Galway City on a half day walking tour visiting all of the historic sites. Get a deep insight into the history and culture of this fabulous city . Visit the medieval quarter, the Spanish Arch, the River Corrib, Saint Nicholas Church, The Elginton Canal, The Westend, The Cathedral and the University of Galway. Discover some of the city's dark past and hidden history on this relaxed half day walk.
Inclusions
- Customized Private Tour Galway
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet in Eyre Square at the steps of the Hardiman Hotel
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This private leaves from the Browne Doorway on the Shop Street side of Eyre Square (Look for a large oriel window surrounded by protective glass in the Park). Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes before departure. Tour departs rain or shine. Bring a umbrella or rain jacket and comfortable shoes.
