Galway City Tours

Best Tours & Activities in Galway City

Galway city is a wonderful destination for visitors to discover its rich history, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty. There’s loads of great places to see during your visit to the ‘City of the Tribes’ with a wide variety guided tours available to make the most of your time.

Tours & Experiences in Galway City

Some of the top sights to see on your tour of Galway City

The Spanish Arch: This iconic 16th-century arch is a symbol of Galway’s rich maritime history and is a popular spot for photos and enjoying the timeless character of The Claddagh.

Galway Cathedral: This immense 20th-century cathedral is a modern masterpiece of stained glass and intricate stone work and is a must-visit for those interested in religious architecture.

Eyre Square: The beating heart of Galway city, Eyre Square is a popular gathering place and provides a lush green space to relax and take in the sights and sounds of the city centre.

Galway City Museum: Here, you can learn about the history of Galway and its people through interactive exhibits and displays.

Salthill Promenade: This scenic coastal walk is a popular spot for a stroll, jog or bike ride and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Lynch’s Castle: This well-preserved medieval tower house is now a bank, but you can still visit the ground floor and admire the unique historic architecture.

The Claddagh: This historic fishing village is located on the edge of the city centre and is known for its iconic Galway Hooker boats, the famous Claddgh Ring and Katie’s traditional Irish cottage.

Quay Street: This medieval street is lined with shops, cafes, and restaurant pubs and is a great place to soak up the lively atmosphere of Galway city.

River Corrib: The River Corrib is known for its scenic beauty and fast-flowing waters which make it a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing. Keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife along the river which is home to several species of fish, from brown trout, salmon, and eel. Mammals and birdlife are plentiful too such as otters, seals, swans, cormorants, kingfishers, particularly where the river enters Galway Bay.

These are just a few of the many lovely sights you can see on a tour of Galway city but there are lots more you’ll encounter during your travels.

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