Galway Guided Walking Tour
Galway Walking Tour
At the indicated time, we'll meet outside St Columba's Credit Union office on the edge of Eyre Square and begin this exciting walking tour of Galway.
Getting straight into it from our meeting point, we'll walk around Eyre Square, where we'll see The Browne Doorway. Originally the entrance to an influential family's home, the monument was moved to Eyre Square in 1905—its history will impress you!
Another monument to be found in the park is the Quincentennial Fountain, an impressive structure in the shape of the sails of a boat. Designed by the esteemed architect and sculptor Eamon O'Doherty, the fountain graced Eyre Square in Galway City in 1984, serving as a tribute to the 500th anniversary of Galway City's establishment as a borough with mayoral privileges.
Next, we'll see Lynch's Castle, a 16th-century castle that is nowadays used as a bank. This Gothic style building, once owned by one of Galway's most powerful families, also served as a hotel before becoming a bank.
A walking tour of Galway wouldn't be complete without passing by the Galway Market. Open all year round on Saturdays and Sundays, this vibrant market offers a mix of food and craft stalls selling traditional Irish products. Following that, we'll walk down Kirwan's Lane, often referred to as the medieval heart of Galway. Located in what is nowadays known as the Latin Quarter, strolling down Kirwan's Lane is like embarking on a journey back in time. The 16th and 17th-century architecture is a testimony to Galway's rich history.
As our tour starts to come to a close, we'll pay a visit to one of Galway's biggest tourist attractions: The Spanish Arch. Originally built in 1584, the arch was first known as "Ceann an Bhalla", meaning "the head of the wall". Can you guess why its name was changed? You'll learn all about it!
Lastly, we'll make our way across Salmon Weir Bridge to Galway Cathedral, where we'll bring the tour to an end after a total of 1.5 hours. Slán!
More Information
Duration
1h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Tour & Taste Galway
Corporate name: Gerry Grealish
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
St. Columbas Credit Union
Where does the activity end?
Galway Cathedral
