Galway City Walking Tour

From$20
1h 30m
Galway, Ireland

Full description

This is an intimate tour with a local. The idea is to relay all information in a fun manner and to leave visitors with a very good experience, not just the bare facts. Galway is a vibrant, fun and energetic city and our tours will reflect that energy. Each tour is as new an experience for the guide as the visitor. No two tours are ever the same. That is what makes Athas Tours so unique.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided walk
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Marvel at this 1320 church filled with ancient and more modern history from Knights Templars to hidden stories about corpses that miraculously didn't decay. Forgotten soldiers, vicious invaders and a tolerance seen that Galway is famed for.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Hear about the Lynch family and the most famous Galway story. See Ireland's best preserved city castle in all its glory.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

The end-point of the tour, looking across to the famous Claddagh village. Listen to the story of the Arch, Claddagh, the ring assoc listed with it, as well as the fisher folk.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Learn how Oscar Wilde ties in with Galway city, Ireland's City of the Arts

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Once the main entrance to Eyre square, the monument and others found in this part of the city centre are highlighted.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Galwsy Tour Guide zJason

Jason’s exceptional job was evident in his incredibly friendly, interesting, knowledgeable, and skilled communication of Galway’s history and its connection to the homelands of the tour participants. KB

pastorkennybApr 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Jason the legend !

a great walking tour, not too long and definitely not boring. jason our guide had us locked into everything he was saying and is a great story teller. so informative, super funny and would recommend this walking tour 110% thanks again jason !:))

Wander33983046291Apr 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Good introduction to Galway City

Our guide, Gary, was very knowledgeable . It was a great way ti begin our stay in Galway and get to know the city center.

Maggie_RFeb 17, 2026VIATOR

Gary was so knowledgeable...

Gary was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was an amazing tour that hit all of Galway’s highlights, I definitely recommend it.

Megan_CFeb 10, 2026VIATOR

Galway history tour

Enjoyable tour of Galway with our Guide Paul, full of knowledge & good sense of humour . Money well spent . Didn’t let the rain & cold day spoil our trip

ratclifferachelFeb 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR