Ireland · CITY TOURS IN GALWAY
The good city tours in Galway fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Cruise Galway to Inis Mór and the Cliffs of Moher from the water, with free island time and a crew that handles choppy seas well.
“Initial cruising is 2 hours long - need preparation for those with seasickness Very experienced sailors and staff Good choice of food and drinks”
See Galway your way with a 60-minute hop-on hop-off loop, 13 stops from Eyre Square to Salthill, plus English audio for about $18.
“Perfect. We were able to see much of Galway before we decided where we wanted to explore.”
Galway walking and tasting tour with 3pm traditional delicacies or 6pm pub stops, Eyre Square stories, and finish at Spanish Arch
“This was a wonderful mix of walking sightseeing, and restaurant tasting. It was very interesting and enjoyable.”
1.5-hour after-dark Galway walk with a live English guide, starting in Eyre Square, with murders, witch trials.
“Connor was excellent! We had a great time getting to know the history of Galway!”
Ride Galway on an e-bike with walkie-talkie helmets. New bikes, small groups up to 8, plus free stops across the city and Salthill.
“It was awesome! Evan was so nice and careful with us! We went to all the hot spots. I highly recommend the company!”
1.5-hour Dark History walking tour of Galway at night, from Eyre Square to Spanish Arch, with ghost and murder stories for $23.26.
“Conor was a an absoluting amazing tour guide. He was warm & welcoming as soon as we met him. He stories where very entertaining, & enjoyable. We walked at a nice pace between the locations. He was was very good with his time & aRead more”
Hop on and off Galway in about 1 hour with an English audio guide, stops from Eyre Square to Salthill, flexible for 12 months.
“I was very disappointed, when I got on the hop on hop off bus I was told if I hopped off the bus it would be 90 minutes before I would be picked up again. I was told this was because it is the end of season and there is only one bus working. As a result of this I did not see a lot of the Galway attractions as I felt this was too long to wait for the bus. The whole point of the hop off hop on bus is that you can see what you want and hop back on without too much time spent waiting at…”
Galway day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Wild Atlantic Way with Dunguaire and Doolin photo stops, plus Cliffs entry included.
“It was great!! Our tour guide Paul from Atlantic Way Tours, was very funny and informative. The cliffs, the castle, the towns…. Another item checked off my bucket list. Amazing experience!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Galway’s medieval core, City of the Tribes stories, and arts culture, ending by Spanish Arch.
“Gary was our tour guide and he was awesome. So funny and so much information.”
A 90-minute Galway walking tour with Seán, from Spanish Arch and Quay Street lore to St. Nicholas, Lynch tales, and a pub finish.
“For me, this was the highlight of my Galway trip. Sean did an amazing job telling stories and introducing us to what makes Galway unique. I not only was entertained and had a great time, but felt that I understood Galways much better afterwards!”
Guided eBike city tour in Galway with a small-group ride, pedal assist ease, and stops like Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, and Salthill.
“Ivan made our bike tour so much fun! It was such a great way to explore different parts of the city, and Ivan was so friendly and provided lots of information about the area. We also appreciated his recommendations for live music and places to eat during our stay. I’d highly recommend this tour!”
Full-day Connemara castles from Galway, with Aughnanure and Kylemore entrances, a Quiet Man Bridge stop, plus Sky Road views.
“While the abbey is spectacular, Aughnaure Castle was an really a great stop. The guides and archaeologists on site were incredible knowledgeable and friendly. Our guide Tony was amazing. The day we booked others cancelled and we had a private tour. Tony was informative and so nice. The scenery alone is worth the ride, sky road and through the valleys. He took us to see things not in the tour and was simply outstanding. It is a long day, and the roads are winding and sometimes scary. We had lunch at the abbey and enjoyed seeing Cliffden as well. I thought it was well worth the day.”
Evening Galway Latin Quarter walking tour with Brendan. Learn Lynch Law lore, see Claddagh Ring spots, and finish at Spanish Arch in 80 minutes.
“Brandon was an excellent tour guide. His passion for the history of the city was evident.”
A 2-hour private guided walk through medieval Galway, from Saint Nicholas Church to Spanish Arch and the River Corrib, for $40.
“Derek was lovely! We were able to explore lots of different landmarks that were enhanced with his historical knowledge. He was very informative and he was patient with my attempts at Irish. :)”
Galway city centre self guided audio tour from Eyre Square to Spanish Arch, with offline maps and lifetime VoiceMap access for $9.99.
“The tour was incredibly easy to download and follow and gave great information about each spot without being too dense. It was great! Will be doing more audio tours in the future :)”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
