Galway Tasting and Walking Tour

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 favorite pubs, located just on Eyre Square, find out the fascinating history of this protected building before settling into one of the bars quiet snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries including their own house beer or an Irish whiskey flight.

The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. max of 12 people on tour.

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.

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.

Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.

Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families

We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.

This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market.

Galway’s famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.

Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s.

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.

This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city.

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.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. –
• Limited Vegetarian options are available – Vegan options are not available.
• Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
• Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
• Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

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• This Tour is Provided by Tour & Taste Galway.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.