Places to visit in Galway

Places to Visit

Visitor Attractions & Sightseeing in Galway 📸

Galway is a perfect base for seeing the West of Ireland, but it is also worth a visit in itself. Although it has only a few typical sightseeing spots, what makes it a wonderful place to stay is the atmosphere, the culture, the people, and the events. Although Galway is the fourth largest city in Ireland, it has retained much of its small town character and is home to many artists, writers, and artisans. Galway is the unofficial cultural capital of Ireland and its lively arts scene peaks during the summertime Galway International Arts Festival. Outside of Galway City the wild and sparsely populated Connemara region offers spectacular scenery of valleys, mountains and lakes and unparalleled hill walking across the peaks of the Twelve Bens. The coast line is wrought into rocky inlets sheltering white sand beaches, and is studded with the beautiful Aran islands that make for interesting day trips. Below is a list of categories detailing the best places to visit in and around Galway.

 

 

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Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Experience

Hidden in the heart of The unique Burren region of County Clare, just a stone's throw away from Galway, lies the Aillwee Burren Experience. Here, amidst the rugged beauty of...
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Ballycahill, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland

Aran Sea Tours and Fishing

Inishmaan, Inisheer, and Inismore are the three islands that make up the Aran Islands. Aran Sea Tours based in Inishmore gives visitors a choice of a variety of activities including...
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Inishmore, Aran Islands, Galway, Ireland

Arigna Mining Experience

Descending into the depths of the earth through some of the narrowest coal seams in Europe, the Arigna mines offer an in-depth insight into over 300 years of coal production....
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Arigna, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
Perfect for Kids

Galway Aquarium

Galway Atlantaquaria is the National Aquarium of Ireland and one of the West of Ireland’s premier attractions. It’s home to 170 marine and freshwater species. Visitors will have the chance...
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Seapoint Promenade, Galway City, Ireland

Burren Birds of Prey Centre

The Burren Birds of Prey & Education Centre, located at the world-famous Aillwee Cave in County Clare, is home to the most comprehensive collection of eagles, hawks, owls and falcons...
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Burren EBike Adventures

Enjoy a unique E-Bike ride through the Burren. Our guided routes will take you off the beaten track, visiting historic sites and artisan food cafes. You can select from one...
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Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland
Burren Tours

Burren Explore

This guided walk on our mountain Sliabh Gairbh and our lands here in the heart of the Burren, can be taken on your own or with your family/group for up...
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Funshin, Burren, Co. Galway, Ireland

Burren Nature Sanctuary

Burren Nature Sanctuary offers a fun day out for all the family amongst the scenic surroundings of The Burren limestone landscape. The sanctuary is primarily an interpretive centre for the...
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Burren Perfumery

The Burren Perfumery was founded in 1972 at the centre of a quiet valley in the heart of the Burren. The Burren is a limestone plateau on the West Coast...
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Carran, Co. Clare, Ireland

Ceardlan Spiddal Craft Village

Ceardlann Spiddal Craft Village and Café is located at the entrance to Spiddal Village, just beside the beach, overlooking the beautiful Galway Bay, Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands....
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Celtic Chauffeur Services

Among Ireland's leading companies in the chauffeur services industry, Celtic Chauffeurs is a shining example of quality. Located along the Wild Atlantic Way in the picturesque West of Ireland, this...
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Galway City, Galway, Ireland
Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Cottage Museum

Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie’s Cottage Museum

Step back in time and experience one of Galway's most popular heritage attractions. Katie’s Cottage Museum and Arts Centre is a restored authentic Claddagh traditional dwelling in the heart of...
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Upper Fairhill Road, The Claddagh, Galway, Ireland

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