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Galway: Audio Guide to the City's Medieval Centre
County Galway
About
Vibrant and bustling Galway is known for its festivals, quirky pubs, and street performers, but only those in-the-know can spot the tell-tale signs of its medieval past. On this self-guided audio tour, I’ll point out remnants of this historical city and reveal some of its darker tales of death, murders, and executions. Starting in front of the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square, you’ll walk through Galway’s main shopping district to your first stop, the King’s Head Bistro and Pub. There, I’ll share the gory details of King Charles I of England’s execution and what the event has to do with the pub’s name. You’ll then wind your way into the heart of the Latin Quarter to the Spanish Arch, to find ou...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
The Browne Doorway
This tour starts at the Browne Doorway. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Liam O'Maoiliosa Statue
Tour ends at Liam Mellows Statue.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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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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Vibrant and bustling Galway is known for its festivals, quirky pubs, and street performers, but only those in-the-know can spot the tell-tale signs of its medieval past. On this self-guided audio tour, I’ll point out remnants of this historical city and reveal some of its darker tales of death, murders, and executions. Starting in front of the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square, you’ll walk through Galway’s main shopping district to your first stop, the King’s Head Bistro and Pub. There, I’ll share the gory details of King Charles I of England’s execution and what the event has to do with the pub’s name. You’ll then wind your way into the heart of the Latin Quarter to the Spanish Arch, to find ou...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
The Browne Doorway
This tour starts at the Browne Doorway. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Liam O'Maoiliosa Statue
Tour ends at Liam Mellows Statue.
Itinerary
1
Eyre Square
Walk through Galway's central public square where locals and visitors gather beneath trees and monuments. Discover the shadow of the old gallows where many public hangings took place throughout the city's dark history.
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The Browne Doorway
Marvel at this ornate 17th-century doorway standing prominently in Eyre Square, rescued from a demolished merchant's mansion. Pass by this elaborate stone entrance that serves as a reminder of Galway's wealthy merchant families who once dominated the city.
3
Lynch's Castle
Explore this impressive 16th-century townhouse on Shop Street, now a bank, featuring medieval stonework and gargoyles. Stroll past the finest example of a medieval merchant's castle in Ireland, home to one of Galway's most powerful families.
4
The King's Head
Pass by this historic 800-year-old pub at 15 High Street, once seized by the executioner of King Charles I. Discover the gory connection between this lively establishment and the dramatic 1649 royal execution that gave the pub its name.
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Galway's Latin Quarter
Walk through Galway's most vibrant neighbourhood filled with colourful buildings, street performers, and traditional pubs. Experience the bohemian heart of the city where medieval lanes meet modern Irish culture and music.
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Quay Street
Stroll along this famous cobblestone street lined with traditional Irish pubs, restaurants, and quirky shops. Enjoy the lively atmosphere where street musicians perform and the medieval past blends seamlessly with contemporary Galway life.
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The Spanish Arch
Stand before this 16th-century stone archway that once protected the city's quays where Spanish ships unloaded their cargo. Learn how this monument witnessed the devastation of An Gorta Mór, the Great Hunger that affected millions of Irish people in 1846.
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Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Explore Ireland's largest medieval parish church still in continuous use since 1320, where Christopher Columbus allegedly prayed before sailing to America. Walk through the atmospheric interior where centuries of Galway's religious and social history unfold.
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The Lynch Memorial
Gaze up at this haunting stone window commemorating a father's terrible decision to hang his own son for murder in the 1400s. Discover one of Galway's most tragic tales of justice and family honour in medieval Ireland.
10
Salmon Weir Bridge
Pass over this bridge offering views of salmon leaping upstream during their spawning season in the River Corrib. Stand where the river meets the city and watch nature's spectacle against the backdrop of Galway's historic waterways.
11
Galway Cathedral
Marvel at this magnificent limestone cathedral completed in 1965, standing on the site where three men were hanged in December 1882. Explore the soaring interior with its stunning rose window and learn about the darker events that occurred on these grounds.
12
Liam Mellows Monument
Stand before this bronze statue honouring the Irish Republican who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and died during the Civil War. Discover how this memorial marks the end of your journey through Galway's turbulent and often tragic history.
