Private Galway City Tour – A Personalised, Immersive Experience
Overview
Fully Personalised. Local Insights & Curated Recommendations
Choose between off-the-beaten-path adventures or timeless classics, always at your own pace, and always shaped around your interests.
No two travellers see Galway the same way, so we’ve crafted experiences that blend history, culture, and connection:
The Classic – Step back in time through Galway’s old town and trace its transformation from a bustling merchant port to today’s creative heart of the West.
Wild Atlantic Way & Claddagh Ring – Feel the spirit of the Atlantic in the ancient fishing village of Claddagh and the coastal charm of Salthill, where tradition and sea breeze intertwine.
The Best of the West – Wander Galway’s most local side: the leafy university campus, hidden Tudor-Gothic treasures, the striking Cathedral, and the stories behind the Spanish Arch.
Craft your own journey – Share your curiosities from art to ancestry, and we’ll design an experience that reveals the Galway that speaks to you.
What's Included
- Live Guided Tour
Meeting Location
Spanish Parade
Galway, H91 CX5P, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Spanish Arch
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
South Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Woodquay
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway's Westend
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lynch's Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salthill Promenade
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The King's Head
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hall of the Red Earl
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Galway City Tour – A Personalised, Immersive Experience?
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Activity code: C-5565509P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Live Guided Tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Galway City Tour – A Personalised, Immersive Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Galway City Tour – A Personalised, Immersive Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live Guided Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
