Ireland · HISTORICAL TOURS IN GALWAY
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever is planning: 5 historical tours in Galway that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
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!”
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”
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 Inish Mór highlights, stone forts, monastic ruins, seals, and a working goat farm cheese tasting, with easy transfers for small groups.
“This excursion was a wonderful way to learn about the culture and history of the Aran islands. Unfortunately, our excursion was cut down by an hour due to the ferry schedule and we did not get to go to the goat farm but Daniel was very gracious and gave us some of the products made on his farm to take with us. He was a wonderful guide and it was our favorite experience in Ireland.”
Aran knitting at Faerie Fort Farm near Galway, with heritage stories, cable-stitch practice, and Irish tea and cake in a 2-hour private class.
“This is an authentic Irish experience. Stephanie lives on a 209 year old family farm. She is a talented knitter and crafter. Her knowledge of the area’s history and of the knitting patterns for Aran sweaters is vast and quite interesting. She made brown bread with smoked salmon and coffee/tea for us. Delicious! The journey getting to her authentic farm was fun too. She was also a great teacher, having try knitting patterns and provided the patterns to us. Amazing!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
