What You Will Do
This walking tour will bring you through the medieval streets of Galway is led by an experienced local guide from the city. We will show you the important sites that has made Galway the city that it is. We also use our local knowledge of Galway to show you the places that we love to eat and drink. The final part of the tour takes you to a beautiful area of the city that is hardly ever on other walking tours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting point is outside St. Columba's Credit Union office beside Gatto Rosso restaurant on the pedestrian side of Eyre Square.
1
The Browne Doorway
10 minutes
This is the meeting point for your tour. Part of a medieval townhouse belonging to one of the famous merchant families.
2
The Fountain
10 minutes
The Quincentennial fountain. The local guide will give the history of Eyre Square and a brief overview of Galway city.
3
Lynch's Castle
10 minutes
Passing the Wilde monument, then onto a merchant family townhouse.
4
Galway Market
20 minutes
The Market area contains St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Lynch's Window, Nora Barnacles House.
5
The Spanish Arch
20 minutes
Walk down through Quay Street down to Spanish Arch and Nimmo's Pier.
6
Salmon Weir Bridge
20 minutes
Walk down by the River Corrib towards Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway Cathedral and the University (NUIG)
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