Galway City Walking Tour: Rogues, Rakes, Rebels & Revolutionaries

5.0
(4 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. With your professional guide, you will journey through 800 years of fascinating history.
Explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter, steeped in history and witness to 16 seiges.
Visit the Claddagh Ring Museum and discover its origins and symbolism.
Learn the fascinating stories attached to Saint Nicholas Church dating back 700 years.
Visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover what life was like in the old fishing village of the Claddagh.

Expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome!

The highlights include:

• Visit Saint Nicholas Church
• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
• The Lynches Castle and its history hidden in plain sight
• Discover 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

What's Included

Customized Private Tour Galway
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Hardiman

Please meet in Eyre Square at the steps of the Hardiman Hotel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Explore Galway City on a half day walking tour visiting all of the historic sites. Get a deep insight into the history and culture of this fabulous city . Visit the medieval quarter, the Spanish Arch, the River Corrib, Saint Nicholas Church, The Elginton Canal, The Westend, The Cathedral and the University of Galway. Discover some of the city's dark past and hidden history on this relaxed half day walk.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Walk About Galway - Tour

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Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture

Cancellation Policy

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

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