Galway Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Galway, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lynch’s Castle 40 Shop Street, Galway Ireland
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: American House Eyre Square, Galway H91 PHK1 Ireland
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue, William Street, Galway Ireland
Brief Stop on Shop Street to view Oscar Wilde Statue to her about one of Ireland’s most iconic writers.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Market Street, Galway Ireland
Visit the church where Christopher Columbus is said to have visited before sailing for the new world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Druid Theatre, Druid House Flood Street, Galway H91 PWX5 Ireland
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
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Spanish Arch, Spanish Arch, Galway Ireland
Visit & explore this famous medieval archway very much connected to the heart of Galway’s medieval maritime history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
From the Spanish Arch quarter guests will view the famous village of Claddagh where the famous Irish ring of love, friendship and courage first originated when Claddagh was a small fishing village.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Galway City Museum Spanish Parade, Galway H91 CX5P Ireland
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
Duration: 45 minutes
