"Hello Galway City" walking tour
- Explore Galway’s rich history from medieval walls to vibrant modern culture
- Discover Galway’s role as Ireland’s cultural heart with music, art, and festivals
- Stroll along bustling streets filled with charming shops, pubs, and local legends
- Learn about famous poets, playwrights, and traders who shaped Galway’s story
- Walk through Eyre Square, a historic landmark honoring John F. Kennedy’s visit
- Experience the city’s Irish language heritage and centuries-old storytelling traditions
Options
Join-in tour
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Guided tour
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-2
Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children aged 0-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Participants must be aged under 66 to take part in this activity
This tour includes approximately 2.1 km of walking
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
This tour may take an alternate route at times to avoid steps. Please note that guides aren’t able to assist with pushing wheelchairs
Please ensure your children are ready for walking, standing, and the weather
Comfortable shoes
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This tour runs rain or shine
What's included in "Hello Galway City" walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at Lally Tours - Day Tours, City Tours and Extended Tours along the West Coast of Ireland. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meet your guide at The Explore Galway Kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway City.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Galway
- [Return] at Lally Tours - Day Tours, City Tours and Extended Tours along the West Coast of Ireland, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:15, 13:45, 15:45, 17:45. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Begin a journey through Galway City with a guided walking tour starting in Eyre Square, also known as John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Surrounded by lively shops, restaurants, and pubs, this vibrant public space sets the stage for an exploration of Galway’s rich history and cultural heritage. Walk through centuries of fascinating stories, from medieval walls and fortifications to the city's artistic and literary contributions. Discover picturesque canals, striking architecture, and bustling streets filled with an eclectic mix of local charm. Hear tales of poets, playwrights, traders, and explorers who shaped the city while immersing in the distinctive music and language that continue to thrive. Celebrate Galway’s reputation as the cultural heart of the West of Ireland
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