Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City
Overview
Learn all about Galway as you walk, talk and taste your way through the city with our expert local guide. Discover the hidden gems of the city, hear noteworthy stories and soak up the culture of our home.
You'll taste traditional dishes and local specialties, you'll hear all about Irish culture and heritage through the art of Irish storytelling, and you'll feel enlightened, having spent a pleasant afternoon in Galway city.
On our 3pm or 6pm Tour you will stroll through Galway in the afternoon, breaking up the journey with 3 tasting stops in the city centre, with a focus on traditional Galway & Irish delicacies.
What's Included
- Food and drinks
- Guided walking tour with expert local guide
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
9 Eyre Square
Galway, H91 EP30, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
22 High Street
Galway, Co. Galway, H91 VX4E, Ireland
We end our tour near the infamous Spanish Arch. Should you need directions please ask your guide.
What To Expect
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Screene’s on the Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eyre Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Skeff Bar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lynch's Castle
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church (pass by)
Murphy's Ice Cream
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
M.Fitzgerald's Bar
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway's Latin Quarter
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have accessibility issues please note this in advance so that we can make any necessary alterations to our route
- **Please notify us of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours in advance of the tour
- * Please note that the tour itinerary may vary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-262313P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Food and drinks.
- Guided walking tour with expert local guide.
- Gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
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 Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City 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
- Food and drinks
- Guided walking tour with expert local guide
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have accessibility issues please note this in advance so that we can make any necessary alterations to our route
- **Please notify us of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours in advance of the tour
- * Please note that the tour itinerary may vary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
