Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

4.7
(278 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Learn all about Galway as you walk, talk and taste your way through the city with our expert local guide. Discover the hidden gems of the city, hear noteworthy stories and soak up the culture of our home.

You'll taste traditional dishes and local specialties, you'll hear all about Irish culture and heritage through the art of Irish storytelling, and you'll feel enlightened, having spent a pleasant afternoon in Galway city.

On our 3pm Tour you will stroll through Galway in the afternoon, breaking up the journey with 3 tasting stops in the city centre, with a focus on traditional Galway & Irish delicacies.

On our 6pm Tour the guide will take you through the city in the evening light, with 4 pub stops in Galway’s hotspot neighbourhoods, with a focus on contemporary Irish food & pub culture.

What's Included

Guided walking tour with expert local guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square. **3pm Tour - Please check in for your tour with the staff at the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square.** **6pm Tour - You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give your name to check in for the tour**

End point

We end our tour near the infamous Spanish Arch. Should you need directions please ask your guide.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    An Pucan Bar & Restaurant

    First part of your 'tasting' during the tour. *Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day*

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Eyre Square

    Discover interesting stories about Eyre Square in the heart of Galway city

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Your second taste stop on your tour *Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day*

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

    Do you know the story behind this unusal pairing? You will after your tour

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Lynch's Castle

    Find out about the famous Lynch family and their infamous castle which is now home to a bank

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about this inner city church and it's apparent connection to the world renowned navigator, Christopher Columbus

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Another tasting stop *Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day*

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A tasting stop included in the 6pm tour option *Please note that locations may vary in line with availability on the day*

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Spanish Arch

    End your tour near Galway's best known tourist attraction

    15 minutes 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
Supplied by Experience Galway

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Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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