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Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour

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2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Galway through its history, food and drink, on a small-group tour limited to just 12 guests.
We’ll begin with a brief introduction to Galway’s fascinating history before visiting three locally owned venues, with historical landmarks and stories along the way.
From Eyre Square, we’ll take a short walk to a modern contemporary bar and restaurant, where you’ll taste their exclusive gin alongside locally sourced food.
Next, we’ll visit a local family-run business, nestled in the shadow of a church from the 1840s. Here, you’ll sample a selection of Irish cheeses and meats with a glass of wine, while hearing about Galway’s historic connections to the world's wine trade.
Our final stop is one of Galway’s oldest pubs. Learn about the history of this protected building before settling into one of its traditional snugs for either a pint, an Irish whiskey flight, Irish Coffee.
Tour duration: 2.5 hours

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
  • Tasting Plates
  • Gratuities
  • Additional drinks guests can order
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Meeting Location

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24 Eyre Square
Galway, H91 XP84, Ireland

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Eyre Square
Galway, Ireland

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St. Columbas Credit Union

Meet your guide in Eyre Square. Where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland the using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, Irish language and emigration. Then we head to the first of 3 venues, the first venue is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a Gin & Tonic and some food. This venue is located just off Eyre Square. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.The tour lasts 2 hours approx. with 12 people being the maximum number on the tour.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Forster Street

We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner for our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Browne Doorway

Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lynch's Castle

Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Middle Street

We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church (pass by)

This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market.
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Galway Market

Galway's famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

An Taibhdhearc (pass by)

Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s.
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Saint Augustine Street

Our second venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. Here we will enjoy excellent Irish produced cheese`s with meats, breads and a glass of wine.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Augustine's Church (pass by)

This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city.
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Eyre Square (pass by)

We will pass through Eyre Square on our way to our final venue, pass the banners of the Tribal families of Galway. this venue is one of oldest and favorite pubs in the city. Where you will enjoy some local craft beers including their own house beer in one of the bars many snugs.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
  • Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
  • Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Galway Tasting & Walking Food 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Alcoholic beveragesTasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
  • Tasting Plates
  • Gratuities
  • Additional drinks guests can order

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
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
  • Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
  • Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
  • Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
  • Venues can change or become unavailable and these are circumstances beyond my control.
  • By booking this tour, you have agreed to have your image used and photos or video of the tour to be uploaded onto our social media platforms or for commercial uses etc.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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