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Galway: Evening Guided Walking Tour of Galway

By Brendan J. Hynes
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 20m
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Overview

Providing the only dedicated walking tour of the Latin Quarter, this tour will highlight the city of Galway which grew up around St. Nicholas's collegiate church, the city port that contributed to the city becoming a powerhouse of trade and politics during the medieval period.

Brendan your guide is a qualified and licensed guide who has intimate knowledge of the city.

The tour will be narrated through historical facts, and stories that will bring the city to life!

Activity location

  • Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
    • Lombard St Gaillimh
    • H91 PY20, Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
    • Lombard Street
    • H91 PY20, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Galway: Evening Guided Walking Tour of Galway
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes1h 20m1h 20m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
€20.00 x 1 Adult€20.00
Total
Price is €20.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOpportunity to explore Galway from a local's perspective.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide boasts 16 years of industry experience.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGain a fresh perspective on Galway with Brendan as your guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedExclusive access to hidden gems and unique sights.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide offers a wealth of information and insights.
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperienced Guide for the duration of the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional entrances post-tour are not covered in the tour package.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (Optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDining and drinking experiences before, during and after the tour are not provided.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedShopping opportunities not included in the tour.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Located in the medieval heart of Galway, St. Nicholas Collegiate Church has been at the focal point for the city's history for the past 700 years. Come and discover the rich history of the church and the famous people associated with it.
The Lynch Memorial
  • 10m
Come and hear the legendary storey of where James Lynch hung his son Walter for murder and the history behind the phrase of Lynching, Lynched and Lynch Mob.
An Taibhdhearc
  • 5m
Founded in 1928 An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish language theatre of Ireland. Home to a tradition of Irish Language plays and theatre productions for almost a century. The word Taibhdhearc appears as a gloss for the Latin teatrum (theatre) in an old Irish document, derived from roots meaning "dream" and "glance." The modern Irish for a theatre is amharclann.
The King's Head
  • 10m
One of the most prominent buildings in Galway, the King's Head holds a rich history that spans 800 years. Come and see the fireplace from 1612, and hear the storey behind the execution of Charles I by Oliver Cromwell. If the walls of this building could talk.
Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
  • 5m
Home of the Claddagh Ring Museum and the World's smallest Claddagh Ring, our stop here will introduce you to the history and origin of the ring and its symbol of Love, Loyalty and Friendship.
Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)
  • 5m
Located on the junction of Cross Street and Quay Street Tigh Neachtain has been on the corner of history for the past 250 years. From its ownership by Richard Martin and the Martin Familly since 1754 through to modern times this stop has stories of animal rights, arts, history and culture.
Kirwan's Lane
  • 7m
This medieval street has seen a rich history of Theatre, industry, and convents and has a sense of serenity that will put anyone at ease.
River Corrib
  • 10m
As we journey towards the Spanish Arch and our final stop we will take a walk along the River Corrib and discover the industry behind what made Galway a powerhouse between the 16th and 19th Centuries.
The Spanish Arch
  • 5m
Finishing at the Spanish Arch, one will discover the history behind the city's port and fish market. During this visit, one will discover the history behind its name, see the fastest-flowing river in an urban setting, and the site of the old Claddagh village.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
    • Lombard St Gaillimh
    • H91 PY20, Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
    • Lombard Street
    • H91 PY20, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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