Galway Historie gruppe Vandretur med lokale eksperter
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Som en af Irlands ældste byer, Galway er rig på historie og historier. Temaet for denne private gåoplevelse er byens historie, arv og kultur, fra dets anglo-normanniske fortid til nutidens progressive by. Denne private guidede tur er præsenteret af en irsk turisme professionel. Det er en personlig tur og en ideel måde at se og lære om "Staden af stammerne", første hånd. Den fulde rute vil give dig mulighed for at udforske landemærker, såsom Galway Cathedral, Courthouse Square, Lynch's Castle, St. Nicholas' Church, Latin Quarter, den spanske parade og Hall of the Red Earl arkæologi site. Turer er især velegnet til rejsende, der kan lide en behagelig blanding af historie og legende! (Bemærk: Rabatbilletter til St Nicholas' Kirke er begrænset til 10am morgen ture)
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Vores akkrediterede guide vil møde dig ved frontindgangen til Hardiman Hotel i Eyre Square. Guiden vil ledsage dig til hovedpladsen og give en kort oversigt over Galways rige historie.
Vores akkrediterede guide vil ledsage dig til forskellige punkter af interesse og ikoniske bygninger omkring pladsen. Den første stop på ruten er John F Kennedy Memorial Vi besøger historiske steder, herunder den gamle Browne Doorway og Quin-century Fountain og taler om de 14 - Tribes bannere
Vi kommer nu ud på Williams-gate St. og støder på nogle skelsættende bygninger, herunder den elegante Browne Thomas-bygning. Vi kommer også forbi juvelerbutikker, der har specialiseret sig i Galways Claddagh-ring. Hvis tiden tillader det, stopper vi ved Oscar Wilde-statuen, en Estland-gave til Irland i 2004!
Vi omdirigerer nu ned ad Eglinton Street og passerer forbi Franciscan Friary-kirken til venstre. Denne gamle kirke har en lille kirkegård på bagsiden, som var et fremtrædende gravsted i midten af det 17. og det tidlige 18. århundrede.
Vi fortsætter mod Courthouse Square, som før havde to ikoniske Courthouses - et til amtet og et til byen. En står tilbage i dag, og Rådhusteatret ligger overfor.
Ovre foran, fra den nybyggede fodgængerbro over floden Corrib, vil vores gruppe holde pause for at se Europas nyeste stenkatedral, Galway-katedralen og Franciscan Chapel.
Vores turrute passerer tæt på Bowling Green. Her var familiens hjem til fru Nora Barnacle, som var en fremtrædende galwegianer i gamle år. Hun datede den irske forfatter James Joyce den 16. juni 1904, derefter kendt som Bloomsday!
Turen vender tilbage via Galways populære River Walk til byens hovedpulsåre. Vi ankommer til et to-gades kryds og den ikoniske Lynch's Castle-bygning. Denne bygning er det fineste overlevende Town-Castle i Irland. Den magtfulde Lynch-klan ejede den engang. Din guide forklarer bygningens historie, dens toppe og rundeller.
Turen fortsætter ved at dreje til højre ind på Church Lane, engang kaldet 'Dead Man's Lane', hvor begravelser gik videre til den gamle kirkegård. Vi taler om St. Nicholas kirkegård og fortsætter gennem Market St.
Vi ankommer til St Nicholas' Collegiate Church ledsaget af din guide. Han forklarer historien om denne største middelalderkirke i kontinuerlig brug i Irland. Den blev oprindeligt bygget som en katolsk kirke, men fungerer i dag som en protestantisk kirke. I 1477 siges Christopher Columbus at have tilbedt her forud for sin episke opdagelsesrejse! Der er også meget at se i denne gamle bygning, og vi tilbyder rabatbilletter for at deltage i deres guidede ture, som kører man-fre. 11.00 og 14.00 og onsdage 12.00 og 15.00.
Lynch Memorial-vinduet, der blev opført i 1854, er fyldt med legender. Borgmesteren i Galway, borgmester Lynch siges at have hængt sin egen søn på dette sted!
Vi ankommer til High Street, en del af Galways Latinerkvarter og møder den ikoniske King's Head Pub. Legenden siger, at dette pubsted blev foræret af Oliver Cromwell som betaling til bøddelen af kong Charles I. Også på denne gade passerer vi det berømte Naughton House, engang ejet af 'Humanity' Dick Martyn, et irsk parlamentsmedlem i det britiske parlament.
Universitetsuddannede grundlagde det nu berømte Druid Theatre Company i 1975 i denne kulturby. Druid har altid bevaret et vigtigt forhold til forfattere, Tom Murphy og Martin McDonough. Mange kendte irske skuespillere og instruktører har arbejdet med virksomheden gennem årene.
Den berømte spanske bue ligger i nærheden af det åbne område, kendt som den spanske parade. Dette område omfattede engang den gamle havn i Galway indtil 1840. Gamle Galley skibe ankom her fra Spanien med vine og krydderier til lokale handelsfamilier. Vi forklarer også betydningen af den spanske bue.
Turen går nu tilbage mod det gamle middelaldersted - The Hall of the Red Earl. Dette var engang slottets residens for den magtfulde normanner Richard de Burgo. Det var en vigtig bygning indtil slutningen af 1500-tallet. Dens ruiner var gået tabt i århundreder, indtil arkæologer opdagede den i slutningen af 90'erne.
Guiden vil forklare, at Augustinerordenen ankom til Galway i 1500 og oprettede et kloster i Forthil. Oliver Cromwells engelske hær forviste dem i en periode, men de vendte tilbage i 1760 og etablerede denne bygning.
De sidste stadier af vores bytur tager os op ad Middle Street, hvor vi passerer An Taibhdhearc. Dette er Irlands eneste irsksprogede teater. Det blev etableret som et storstilet kulturprojekt i begyndelsen af 1920'erne, da Irland blev en fristat. Micheal MacLiamor, den første direktør / manager arbejdede der fra 1928.
Vores sidste stop vil være den tidligere katedralbygning ved Middle St. / Abbeygate St. Galway. Denne gamle bygning var i brug i mange århundreder, men blev anset for utilstrækkelig af Galways biskop, Dr. Michael Browne i 1957.
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My husband and I took a 2 hour walking tour of Galway and saw everything. We were very interested in learning the history as both our family names were members of the 14 original tribes of Galway. Gerard, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we saw everything and had a good experience. I highly recommend
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure to welcome you both to Galway and to share the fascinating story of the city's history, especially the connections of the Lynch and Darcy families to the famous Tribes of Galway. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the city tour. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and means a great deal to a local guide. Wishing you many happy memories of your time in Galway, and I hope to welcome you back again in the future. Warm regards, Gerard.
Gerard was wonderful!! He called early before our tour and suggested we move the time a little later as the rain was due to stop. Right on cue, the tour started and rain stopped. Gerard was excellent introducing us to the new and old Galway and told us some interesting Irish facts that we hadn’t heard before. A wonderful informative walk on a soft Irish day 😄. Thanks Gerard!
Many thanks Sidney and Marie for taking the time to leave Gerard at Western Tours and Tales (WTT) a 5-Star rating and such encouraging feedback on your recent visit to Galway. We’ve worked hard to offer our guests the best experience possible and your comments make it all worthwhile. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope you both enjoy the remainder of your stay in Ireland West. Best regards, Western Tours team, Galway.
The tour with Gerard was very nice and informative. While Galway was very busy it is a cool historic city. We learned a lot. We also had plenty of time the rest of the day to take in what the city offers in food, drink and shopping.
Many Thanks, Kim for the nice feedback and recommendation. I'm glad you and Mike enjoyed our Historic city walking experience during your recent Galway visit. Galway is indeed a bohemian city with a culturally rich atmosphere. Saturdays can be particularly busy as the Saturday markets take place then. Hope you both enjoyed the rest of your time in Ireland's mid-West and had a safe onward flight. Best Regards, Ger Tour leader
Ger was a very nice and knowledgeable guide. We learned many interesting and exciting facts about the history and lore of Galway. I would highly recommend a tour of Galway with Ger as your guide.
Many thanks, Stephen for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Galway tour with Ger — he's a fantastic guide with a deep love for the city's history and lore. At Western Tours, we pride ourselves not only on our expert guides but also on the extra services we offer to make your experience seamless in this busy Medieval city, from personalized recommendations to convenient meeting points. Attention to detail is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s wonderful to know that helped make your visit special. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
Ger is brilliant! The tour was really good and he gave us lots of facts, some of which I didn't know! It's not my first time in Galway, however Ger still took me to places I had not been before, and gave me information about every location. He knows his facts very well and made the tour interactive, answering all of our questions about the city and its history. I would definitely recommend it, especially due to his friendliness and knowledge!
Hello again Henry, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave Western Tours and Tales such encouraging feedback. We are thrilled to receive such a great rating from you and family's recent visit to Galway. Indeed, you did know quite a lot about the city attractions, yourself! We like getting our guests involved in the experience and thanks for your kind remarks. If you or friends are back in Galway again, we'd love to host you. Best Wishes, Ger WTT Galway.
A brilliant walking tour explaining about the history of Galway. Ger is very knowledgeable on the history of the city and the country as a whole and the interaction we had with him was brilliant. A great tour and a wonderful way to find out more about Galway.
Thank you for such kind words, Nick and Jacqui ! The medieval city of Galway has an interesting history. We are truly happy that you enjoyed your stay so much, particularly our Tour guide service. We’ve worked hard to offer our guests the best experience possible and comments like this make it all worthwhile! If you, family or friends are in the Galway area in the future we’d love to host you again!
We really enjoyed our tour of Galway with Ger. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. We learned a lot about this history of Galway and of Ireland as a whole while we strolled the streets of the city. The tour included a variety of sites and really helped us get our bearings so that we could explore further on our own during the rest of our stay in Galway. We highly recommend this tour!
Hello again Lisa, Thanks for sharing your feedback on your family's recent Walking tour of Galway. I loved your review and the beautiful photos you captured. I enjoyed guiding you around the city , highlighting the John F Kennedy and Boston connection with Galway. Hope you also benefited from some of the many fish and vegetarian restaurants we passed along the route. Wishing you and family safe flights on the remainder of your vacation! Ger Considine, Tour Guide, Galway.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a good time learning about Galway and its history.
Many thanks for your nice review, Ana. It was a joy showing you and Tim around a busy Galway weekend with many tourism attractions. We sincerely appreciate your business and valuable feedback on your recent visit.
Gerrard helped us understand Galway’s complex and interesting history. Highlights included the stories behind important buildings and architectural details, notable restaurants and pubs, and written Gaelic words on prominent shops. We learned a lot, and enjoyed discussing our (and Gerard’s) family roots.
Many thanks for your kind comments, Jim. I also enjoyed showing you and family around Galway and covering a little of the Gaelic backstory. Galway was named the European Region of Gastronomy in 2018 and the European Capital of Culture in 2022. We passed many food an drink outlets along the route and hope you got to check out some of my recommendations before you left the city. I'd also like to wish ye safe travel back to Wisconsin! Ger, Tour-leader, Galway
We were paired with another couple despite signing up for a private tour (the explanation was that the agency was short on guides). Our guide, Gerard, seemed inexperienced and often was lacking in-depth knowledge about the sites we visited. He sometimes stopped in places that seemed ill-advised (e.g., narrow sidewalks where we were blocking foot traffic). He sometimes seemed impatient with us when we wanted to stop longer at a particular location.
Hello GotNoMansion, You did not post this under Booking name but are assuming you were with us this week. We appreciate your business and thanks for taking the time to leave this review. All feedback is important to our Tour Guiding service, be it positive or negative, as in this case. I would like to apologize for any shortfalls you encountered while with us. You rightly said that you expected a private Tour but ultimately had to share with another couple. This is a valid point and in this case my guiding colleague rang me at short notice stating that she was unwell and was unavailable to work that morning. I was unable to find a replacement guide at short notice and I myself explained this situation before the start of this particular tour. To solve this issue for future travellers, I have asked Guides who work with us to make sure Western Tours and Tales (WTT) receive at least 4hrs. notice if they are assigned but unavailable to work at a particular tour. I have over seven years experience of guiding Tourists both on City walking tours, Riverboat sightseeing cruises and Celtic Revival tour and am not quite sure how you found me ‘inexperienced’. I do ask at regular intervals if guests any questions on the interesting content and if there’s no follow-up, we move on to the next attraction – during this particular tour, I do not remember you asking any relevant question on my content! You were visiting a city, some of who’s landmarks and medieval buildings are indeed on narrow and busy streets. At times these locations need to be carefully navigated which we advise our guests about . I do hope you enjoyed the remainder of your stay in Ireland’s mid-West.
