Galway Trip Overview
Journey through our vibrant Cultural Capital of Europe, with the iconic ‘City of the Tribes’ tour.
This unique walking tour combines traditional historical narrative with a completely unique series of verses performed by Shane, who has been involved in Irish dance & music since he was a child.
During these entertaining punctuations between different historical sites, you will learn to appreciate how music, song & dance became the crucial thread to keeping the fabric of Irish community alive and intact during times of famine, strife.
Discover the wonderful history of this medieval city through verse and stories inspired by triumph and hardship, love and jealousy, international trade & intercultural exchange; all factors that helped shape Galway into the European City of Culture that we know & love today.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Galway, Ireland
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Journey through our vibrant Cultural Capital of Europe, with the iconic ‘City of the Tribes’ tour.
This unique walking tour combines traditional historical narrative with a completely unique series of verses performed by Shane, who has been involved in Irish dance & music since he was a child.
During these entertaining punctuations between different historical sites, you will learn to appreciate how music, song & dance became the crucial thread to keeping the fabric of Irish community alive and intact during times of famine, strife.
Discover the wonderful history of this medieval city through verse and stories inspired by triumph and hardship, love and jealousy, international trade & intercultural exchange; all factors that helped shape Galway into the European City of Culture that we know & love today.
Itinerary
Journey through our vibrant Cultural Capital of Europe, with the iconic ‘City of the Tribes’ tour.
This unique walking tour combines traditional historical narrative with a completely unique series of verses performed by Shane, who has been involved in Irish dance & music since he was a child.
During these entertaining punctuations between different historical sites, you will learn to appreciate how music, song & dance became the crucial thread to keeping the fabric of Irish community alive and intact during times of famine, strife.
Discover the wonderful history of this medieval city through verse and stories inspired by triumph and hardship, love and jealousy, international trade & intercultural exchange; all factors that helped shape Galway into the European City of Culture that we know & love today.
Stop At:
• St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Market Street, Galway Ireland
• Lynch’s Castle 40 Shop Street, Galway Ireland
• The Spanish Arch, Spanish Arch, Galway Ireland
• Quay Street, Galway Ireland
