Galway Top Highlights and Claddagh Village Walking Tour

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Galway Highlights with LetzGo City Tours — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Galway with LetzGo City Tours — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the medieval heart of Galway and learn about the origins of the city. With our small group tour you will enjoy a solid introduction to Galway city and its many must-see top sights while your expert local guide makes sure your tour experience is engaging and authentic. This tour is go-to for everything relating to Galway’s history & heritage.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: LetzGo City Tours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Easy Access entrance tickets to The Museum of Galway
Included: Immersive experiences to understand Galway its people and culture
Included: Tour is led by an expert professional English speaking local guide
Included: Enjoy over 1,000 years of history brought to life, dramatized in incredible stories.

Not included

Not included: Food & Drink
Not included: Gratitude
Not included: Transportation / Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

Itinerary

Eyre Square

10 min

Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City, is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The square has a rich history dating back to medieval times when markets took place on the green in front of the town gates. It remains a popular gathering place for visitors and natives alike and the grass areas are often packed on sunny days. A bust of the US President Kennedy, who was made a Freeman of the city, marks the spot where he made a speech to approximately 100,000 Galway people in 1963, on his last trip before his assassination.

There are a number of ornate fixtures in the park, such as the historic Browne family mansion doorway (1627) and the Quincentennial fountain (1984) which is a representation of the Galway Hooker, which is a traditional fishing boat unique to Galway.
Lynch's Castle

10 min

Discover and learn about the 14 tribes of Galway and find out more about this medieval Castle (now and AIB Bank) with Henry VII Coat of Arms & Gargoyles.
Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

10 min

Brief Stop on Shop Street to view Oscar Wilde Statue to her about one of Ireland’s most iconic writers.
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

20 min

Visit the church where Christopher Columbus is said to have visited before sailing for the new world.
Druid Theatre

20 min Admission not included

Visit the Druid Theatre - a major Irish theatre company, based in Galway, Ireland. In 1975, the Company was founded by Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen and Mick Lally - all of whom first met and worked together as members of University College Galway dramatic society, commonly known as NUIG Dramasoc. It was the first Irish
The Spanish Arch

20 min

Visit & explore this famous medieval archway very much connected to the heart of Galway’s medieval maritime history.
Galway City Museum

one hour Admission included

Visit this compact museum founded in the mid-1970s. It was originally located in Comerford House, which prior to this had been the home of artist Clare Sheridan. The museum began as a residual collection of medieval stones from the city, acquired by Sheridan. Curated by Etienne Ryan, Michael Keaney, Bill Scanlan and Jim Higgins the museum built up a general folklife, industrial and militia collection

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

MEETING PLACE: The Browne Doorway, Eyre Square, Galway H91 D6X9, Ireland.

MEETING POINT: Meet your Guide in front of the 17th Century “Browne” doorway, situated on Eyre Square, facing the Bank of Ireland.

End point

Using your ticket

You cannot enter the venue with this voucher.
To participate in your tour, you must first check-in with the guide 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
You can only access the venues as part of your organised group tour. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

Health & Safety:

This tour is not suitable for guests who require any device to assist with mobility.
Participants should be in good health, consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
Operates in all weather conditions.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility