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Explore Galway City Walking Tour

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Galway, Ireland
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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Join your local certified tour guide on leisurely stroll around this vibrant city. As you walk, hear stories about Galway culture, history, arts, and language. We will give you a glimpse into what makes Galway so important, the merchant families, invaders, to the movie stars and visiting presidents .

What's Included

  • Guided Walk
  • Gratuities
  • St Nicholas church, inside of church is not included
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Meeting point

Eyre Square
Galway, Ireland

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The Square Spa at Hotel Meyrick

Eyre Square the central of point of Galway, Browne doorway, & 14 tribes of Galway. Have a quiet poetry word with Padraic O'Conaire. We discuss the uses of the square through history.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eyre Square Centre

Yes we are in the shopping centre not to shop.How did this wall project Galway for 90 days?
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

At this statue we discuss Oscar Wilde Galway connection, and how this gentleman is sitting beside Eduard. At this point we also tell you about Dublin time.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lynch's Castle

This former home of one of Galway most famous family, One of Galway finest examples of the town house, fours storeys high with embellished carved windows and gargoyles and ornamental mouldings
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nora Barnacle House Museum

Nora Barnacle muse and wife of writer James Joyce. Their first romantic assignation in 1904, on a day that is celebrated worldwide as "Bloomsday"
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

We view this working medieval from the outside. It is one of the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use in Ireland. Founded in 1320 and dedicated to the patron saint St Nicholas. Church maybe closed during this walk.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Galway's Latin Quarter

This is the entertaining, historical region of Galway City, that leads to Spainish Arch
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Galway City Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-319704P3

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Guided Walk
  • Gratuities
  • St Nicholas church, inside of church is not included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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