City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
With a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing hop on hop off ticket, there’s no easier way to discover what Galway has to offer! Explore this Irish city’s culture, history and attractions from the comfort of our open-top, double decker tour bus! Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at more than 13 tour stops to explore Galway at their own pace, including tourist hotspots such as Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle and Salthill Promenade!
What's Included
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Stops near all the major sights
- Audio guide in English through speakers on the bus
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
13 Stops | 14 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: Tour stop 1 - Eyre Square First tour starts at 9.30am, last tour starts at 3:30pm. The buses run every 90 minutes. The buses will be running every 45 minutes during the summer months
Eyre Square Galway
HYDE Hotel
Spanish Parade (Spanish Arch)
Salthill Park
Diving Board, stop 522191
Cashelmara Galway
Knocknacarra (Topaz Filling Stat)
Ladies Beach, stop 522201
Salthill Park
Upper Salthill Rd (Caesars Palace)
Lios Ealtan, stop 522271, Dangan
University Rd (NUIG Main Gate)
Galway Cathedral
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Season: March to October (dates vary each year)
- First tour departs from Stop 1 at 9.30am, last tour departs from Stop 1 at 3:30pm
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- Buses run every 90 minutes
- The buses will be running every 45 minutes during the summer months
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- Friday 3rd October: The service is suspended today due to poor weather conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2916P113
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Stops near all the major sights.
- Audio guide in English through speakers on the bus.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Stops near all the major sights
- Audio guide in English through speakers on the bus
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Season: March to October (dates vary each year)
- First tour departs from Stop 1 at 9.30am, last tour departs from Stop 1 at 3:30pm
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- Buses run every 90 minutes
- The buses will be running every 45 minutes during the summer months
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- Friday 3rd October: The service is suspended today due to poor weather conditions
