This is an easy going and steady paced tour. I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city.
Our first stop is a short walk from Eyre Sq. It is a modern contemporary bar, there you will have a Gin & Tonic made from their own exclusively made Gin with food and check out their selection of over 530 gins. Our next venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses, meats, breads with a glass of wine, hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade. Our last venue is one of Galway`s oldest and most favourite pubs, located just on Eyre Square, fin...
Highlights
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
Tasting Plates
Gratuities
Additional drinks guests can order
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Columbas Credit Union
The meeting point is outside St. Columba's credit union office on the edge of Eyre Square (the pedestrian side) beside Gatto Rosso restaurant.
Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour.
Return
Eyre Square
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
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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Meet your guide in Eyre Square.
Where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland the using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, Irish language and emigration.
Then we head to the first of 3 venues, the first venue is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a Gin & Tonic and some food. This venue is located just off Eyre Square. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
The tour lasts 2 hours approx. with 12 people being the maximum number on the tour.
40 minutes
2
Forster Street
We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner for our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
30 minutes
3
The Browne Doorway
Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.
5 minutes
4
Lynch's Castle
Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families
5 minutes
5
Middle Street
We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.
10 minutes
6
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market.
7
Galway Market
Galway's famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
10 minutes
8
An Taibhdhearc
Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s.
9
Saint Augustine Street
Our second venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. Here we will enjoy excellent Irish produced cheese`s with meats, breads and a glass of wine.
30 minutes
10
St. Augustine's Church
This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city.
11
Eyre Square
We will pass through Eyre Square on our way to our final venue, pass the banners of the Tribal families of Galway. this venue is one of oldest and favorite pubs in the city. Where you will enjoy some local craft beers including their own house beer in one of the bars many snugs.
This is an easy going and steady paced tour. I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city.
Our first stop is a short walk from Eyre Sq. It is a modern contemporary bar, there you will have a Gin & Tonic made from their own exclusively made Gin with food and check out their selection of over 530 gins. Our next venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses, meats, breads with a glass of wine, hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade. Our last venue is one of Galway`s oldest and most favourite pubs, located just on Eyre Square, fin...
Highlights
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
Tasting Plates
Gratuities
Additional drinks guests can order
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Columbas Credit Union
The meeting point is outside St. Columba's credit union office on the edge of Eyre Square (the pedestrian side) beside Gatto Rosso restaurant.
Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour.