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Galway Famous People Theatre and Literature Walking Tour

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Explore the charming streets of Galway and discover the city's rich canon of poetry, literature, and theatre, including its connection with some of the most famous people in Ireland and the world. Stroll along the medieval-era streets and discover the location of the Druid Theatre the home of the Tony Award; if the walls of this majestic city could talk then the town will never be seen the same way again.

Highlights

1 hour and 20 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour and 20 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Galway City Maps

Professional Tour Guides

A fully guided tour.

Food and drink.

Inside Visits (if any).

Gratuities (optional).

Meeting Points

Departure

The Browne Doorway

Located on the northern end of Eyre Square, the Browne Doorway is the ornate doorway that dominates the square. There is also a picture in the photo section to highlight what it looks like.

Return

Spanish Arch

Finishing under the arches of the Spanish Arch, you will see the extension of the old city wall.

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Itinerary

The Browne Doorway

Starting in Eyre Square our journey of discovery will introduce you to Galway and will situate you to where you are. It is here in Eyre Square that you will learn of the visit of JFK, the writer Pádraic Ó Conaire and Liam Mellows, the freedom fighter. Eyre Square has many connections for famous people and writers.

10 minutes

Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

Come and have your picture taken with Oscar Wilde and his famous friend Eduard. Hear the story behind this giant of a man and his contribution to Irish Literature.

5 minutes

Lynch's Castle

Hear the story of the most influential family in Galway's political history and the rescue of the child by a Barbary macaque (Ape) and the connection with the Fitzgerald's of Kildare!

5 minutes

The Lynch Memorial

Visit the Lynch Memorial Window where our visit will take a more sinister turn. Hear of the Ledged behind the meaning of Lynched, Lynching and Lynch Mob. Discover the connection with Argentina's and Cuba's most famous person - Che Guevara!

5 minutes

Nora Barnacle House Museum

See the home of Nora Barnacle - the wife of James Joyce. Here the story of how they met on the 16th June 1904 and the origin of Blooms Day!

5 minutes

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Founded in 1320 on the grounds of a Knight Templar Church, St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is the oldest working parish church in Galway city. Hear of its connection to Adam Byrne (Crusader); Christopher Columbus and Robert O'Hara-Burke.

5 minutes

The King's Head

Discover the building that stretches back over 800 years. If the walls of this building could talk it would share stories of the execution of Charles I of England at the hands of Col. Stubbers and his aid Dean who took 'The Kings Head'.

5 minutes

An Taibhdhearc

Situated in the medieval heart of the city An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish Language Theatre for Ireland. Come and be introduced to when it was founded, its founder and Walter Macken, a local Galway writer who spent time here as a director.

5 minutes

Charlie Byrne's Bookshop

Be amazed at the wonderful Charlie Byrne's bookstore which founded in the late 1980's by Charlie Byrne and has been voted as the best independent bookshop in Ireland for many years. It is a treasure trove of old and new and one can spend hours here just browsing.

5 minutes

Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)

Hear of stories behind this famous pub. Located on Cross Street, Naughtons has its place in history. Originally owned by Richard Martin, the eccentric landowner, theatre owner and animal rights activist. Naughtons is a must on this journey.

5 minutes

River Corrib

Finishing on the banks of the River Corrib at the Spanish Arch we will discover the story of Comerford House and Claire Sheridan; Wolftone Bridge and famous Claddagh Women. It is during our time here we will discover the origin of the Claddagh Ring and its maker Richard Joyce.

5 minutes

Important Information

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Service animals allowed

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

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Itinerary

The Browne Doorway

10 minutes

Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue

Come and have your picture taken with Oscar Wilde and his famous friend Eduard. Hear the story behind this giant of a man and his contribution to Irish Literature.

5 minutes

Lynch's Castle

Hear the story of the most influential family in Galway's political history and the rescue of the child by a Barbary macaque (Ape) and the connection with the Fitzgerald's of Kildare!

5 minutes

The Lynch Memorial

5 minutes

Nora Barnacle House Museum

See the home of Nora Barnacle - the wife of James Joyce. Here the story of how they met on the 16th June 1904 and the origin of Blooms Day!

5 minutes

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

5 minutes

The King's Head

5 minutes

An Taibhdhearc

5 minutes

Charlie Byrne's Bookshop

5 minutes

Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)

5 minutes

River Corrib

5 minutes