Galway City Daily Walking Tours
Overview
Experience the real Galway City with Kathleen, a certified Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide and genuine local "Galway Girl." Skip the large crowds on this intimate 90-minute small-group walking tour. As you stroll through the bustling main streets, medieval lanes, and the famous Latin Quarter, you'll uncover the vibrant history, culture, and local stories that make Galway unique.
Highlights:
• Explore Eyre Square, Lynch’s Castle, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch, The Claddagh Ring Museum and more.
• Guaranteed small group size ensures a relaxed, unhurried tour with plenty of time for questions.
• Hear authentic stories about daily life in Galway from a born-and-raised local guide.
• Get Kathleen’s personal recommendations on where to enjoy the best traditional food and a perfect pint of Guinness.
What's Included
- Guided walk
- Tour Guide
- Gratatitudes
Meeting Location
Eyre Square
Galway, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2 The Long Walk
Galway, Ireland
The Spainish is Arch is located near the River corrib and infant of the Galway city musem. A historical site built in 1588.
What To Expect
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Eyre Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lynch's Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway Market
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Claddagh Ring Museum
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Lynch Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway's Latin Quarter (pass by)
Kirwan's Lane (pass by)
The Spanish Arch
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway City Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- **Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciate and enjoy the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5498840P1
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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).
- Guided walk.
- Tour Guide.
- Gratatitudes.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Galway City Daily Walking Tours is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Galway City Daily Walking Tours 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
- Guided walk
- Tour Guide
- Gratatitudes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- **Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciate and enjoy the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
