Galway Top Highlights and Claddagh Village Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Eyre Square

  Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City, is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The square has a rich history dating back to medieval times when markets took place on the green in front of the town gates. It remains a popular gathering place for visitors and natives alike and the grass areas are often packed on sunny days. A bust of the US President Kennedy, who was made a Freeman of the city, marks the spot where he made a speech to approximately 100,000 Galway people in 1963, on his last trip before his assassination. There are a number of ornate fixtures in the park, such as the historic Browne family mansion doorway (1627) and the Quincentennial fountain (1984) which is a representation of the Galway Hooker, which is a traditional fishing boat unique to Galway.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Lynch's Castle

  Discover and learn about the 14 tribes of Galway and find out more about this medieval Castle (now and AIB Bank) with Henry VII Coat of Arms & Gargoyles.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

  Brief Stop on Shop Street to view Oscar Wilde Statue to her about one of Ireland’s most iconic writers.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

  Visit the church where Christopher Columbus is said to have visited before sailing for the new world.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Druid Theatre

  Visit the Druid Theatre - a major Irish theatre company, based in Galway, Ireland. In 1975, the Company was founded by Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen and Mick Lally - all of whom first met and worked together as members of University College Galway dramatic society, commonly known as NUIG Dramasoc. It was the first Irish

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  The Spanish Arch

  Visit & explore this famous medieval archway very much connected to the heart of Galway’s medieval maritime history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Galway City Museum

  Visit this compact museum founded in the mid-1970s. It was originally located in Comerford House, which prior to this had been the home of artist Clare Sheridan. The museum began as a residual collection of medieval stones from the city, acquired by Sheridan. Curated by Etienne Ryan, Michael Keaney, Bill Scanlan and Jim Higgins the museum built up a general folklife, industrial and militia collection

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
• Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

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