Galway Top Highlights and Claddagh Village Walking Tour
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County Galway
About
Discover the medieval heart of Galway and learn about the origins of the city. With our small group tour you will enjoy a solid introduction to Galway city and its many must-see top sights while your expert local guide makes sure your tour experience is engaging and authentic. This tour is go-to for everything relating to Galway’s history & heritage.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Easy Access entrance tickets to The Museum of Galway
Immersive experiences to understand Galway its people and culture
Tour is led by an expert professional English speaking local guide
Enjoy over 1,000 years of history brought to life, dramatized in incredible stories.
Food & Drink
Gratitude
Transportation / Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Meeting Points
Departure
The Browne Doorway
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
MEETING PLACE: The Browne Doorway, Eyre Square, Galway H91 D6X9, Ireland.
MEETING POINT: Meet your Guide in front of the 17th Century “Browne” doorway, situated on Eyre Square, facing the Bank of Ireland.
Return
Galway City Museum
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
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Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
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Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
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
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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
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
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
4
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Visit the church where Christopher Columbus is said to have visited before sailing for the new world.
20 minutes
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
6
The Spanish Arch
Visit & explore this famous medieval archway very much connected to the heart of Galway’s medieval maritime history.
20 minutes
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
Galway Top Highlights and Claddagh Village Walking Tour
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County Galway
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About
Discover the medieval heart of Galway and learn about the origins of the city. With our small group tour you will enjoy a solid introduction to Galway city and its many must-see top sights while your expert local guide makes sure your tour experience is engaging and authentic. This tour is go-to for everything relating to Galway’s history & heritage.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Easy Access entrance tickets to The Museum of Galway
Immersive experiences to understand Galway its people and culture
Tour is led by an expert professional English speaking local guide
Enjoy over 1,000 years of history brought to life, dramatized in incredible stories.
Food & Drink
Gratitude
Transportation / Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Meeting Points
Departure
The Browne Doorway
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
MEETING PLACE: The Browne Doorway, Eyre Square, Galway H91 D6X9, Ireland.
MEETING POINT: Meet your Guide in front of the 17th Century “Browne” doorway, situated on Eyre Square, facing the Bank of Ireland.