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Discover Galway through its history, food and drink, on a small-group tour limited to just 12 guests.
We’ll begin with a brief introduction to Galway’s fascinating history before visiting three locally owned venues, with historical landmarks and stories along the way.
From Eyre Square, we’ll take a short walk to a modern contemporary bar and restaurant, where you’ll taste their exclusive gin alongside locally sourced food.
Next, we’ll visit a local family-run business, nestled in the shadow of a church from the 1840s. Here, you’ll sample a selection of Irish cheeses and meats with a glass of wine, while hearing about Galway’s historic connections to the world's wine trade.
Our final stop is one of Galway’s oldest pubs. Learn about the history of this protected building before settling into one of its traditional snugs for either a pint, an Irish whiskey flight, Irish Coffee.
Tour duration: 2.5 hours
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is outside St. Columba's credit union office on the edge of Eyre Square (the pedestrian side) beside Gatto Rosso restaurant. Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in Eyre Square. Where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland the using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, Irish language and emigration. Then we head to the first of 3 venues, the first venue is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a Gin & Tonic and some food. This venue is located just off Eyre Square. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries. The tour lasts 2 hours approx. with 12 people being the maximum number on the tour.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner for our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Browne Doorway
Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Lynch's Castle
Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Middle Street
We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church (Pass by)
This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market.
Admission ticket free -
6Galway Market
Galway's famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
An Taibhdhearc (Pass by)
Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s.
Admission ticket free -
7
Our second venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. Here we will enjoy excellent Irish produced cheese`s with meats, breads and a glass of wine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. Augustine's Church (Pass by)
This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city.
Admission ticket free -
Eyre Square (Pass by)
We will pass through Eyre Square on our way to our final venue, pass the banners of the Tribal families of Galway. this venue is one of oldest and favorite pubs in the city. Where you will enjoy some local craft beers including their own house beer in one of the bars many snugs.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
- Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
- Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
- Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
- Venues can change or become unavailable and these are circumstances beyond my control.
- By booking this tour, you have agreed to have your image used and photos or video of the tour to be uploaded onto our social media platforms or for commercial uses etc.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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