Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.7 (9 reviews) one hour – 1 h 15 min Private tour

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About this activity

Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover on this self-guided audio tour. Just download the VoiceMap app, click on Galway and choose "A meander through the medieval Quarter to the River Corrib".

We will visit the key sites on this walking tour, with insights into modern Galway along the way. In the medieval quarter, you’ll hear about events both surprising and some gruesome. Then we’ll visit some of the famous and lesser known sites. The tour is narrated by a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide, Derek Spillane.

Some of the highlights include:

Saint Nicholas Church and its 1651 map of Galway
The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
Wild swans on the Claddagh shore
Learn where the word “lynched” comes from
Discover who the Tribes of Galway were
Hear how Richard Martin founded the R.S.P.C.A and delve into the darker side to his character
Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–20 years) · Adults (21–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

This self-guided audio tour starts in Eyre Square.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour passes by the impressive Lynch's Castle on Shop Street. You'll stop for a short moment while hearing the history of the castle.
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Passing by

The tour passes St Nicholas' Collegiate Church.
The Kings Head Kitchen

Passing by

You'll pass by the famous Kings Head pub on this walk through Galway.
The Claddagh Ring Museum

Passing by

You'll briefly stop outside the Claddagh Ring Museum where you'll learn what the rings symbolise.
Galway's Latin Quarter

Passing by

You'll walk through a section of Galway's Latin Quarter.
Galway City Museum

Passing by

The tour ends just outside the Galway City Museum.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts at Failte Ireland Tourist Office. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends, roughly an hour later, outside the Spanish Arch near the Galway City Museum.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]