Tours & Activities in Galway
We're a small, local collection of Tour Guides who try to mix history, legend, conversation, laughter and our own experiences into one eventful walk around Galway City.
Galway is a city of arts, theatre, history, and storytelling, and we will show you all these sides of our city. We will walk around the old medieval city and try to tell and debunk as many myths and legends as we can!
The tour will also unfold Irish history from a west coast perspective and explain Galway's place in Ireland. Lastly, the tour is a great way to orient oneself in the city and find out about what else besides the main attractions the city has to offer. In a city of festivals, a local guide can come in quite handy for getting this information!
We will visit all the following sites and talk about their place in Galway's past and present: Eyre Square - Galway's Medieval Walls - Lynch's Castle - St. Nicholas's Church - Kirwan's Lane - St. Augustine's Church - Lynch's Window - Quay Street - The Spanish Arch.
Galway is a city of contrasts, a two-sided coin where the joy of its music-filled streets coexists with stories of pirates, ghosts and broken loves.
On this free tour, we'll start in Eyre Square, the heart of the city, and travel through time with old photos showing its transformation. We'll discover St Nicholas' Church, witness to centuries of history, and talk about the Celts and their legacy. We'll stop at the Spanish Arch, remembering Galway's strong connection with Spain, from trade to the shipwrecked sailors of the Spanish Armada. We'll explore Claddagh Village, home of the famous ring of the same name, and the Cathedral, imposing and full of symbolism.
Along the way, we will learn about the legends of the city, from spirits roaming the old streets to stories of tragic love and betrayal. We will also talk about the Aran Islands, their unique culture and surprising curiosities.
Join us and discover Galway like never before!