Nous aimons Galway et à la fin de cette visite, vous le ferez aussi. Galway est un joyau, une histoire, une culture et une nourriture. Cette visite à pied vous aide à découvrir les meilleurs points de repère. Profitez de cette visite privée avec votre groupe d'amis ou votre famille.
Eyre Square, au cœur de la ville de Galway, est officiellement connu sous le nom de John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. La place a une riche histoire qui remonte à l'époque médiévale lorsque les marchés avaient lieu sur le green devant les portes de la ville. Un mémorial du président américain Kennedy, qui a été fait Freeman de la ville, marque l'endroit où il a prononcé un discours devant environ 100 000 habitants de Galway en 1963, lors de son dernier voyage avant son assassinat.
Château de Lynch, c'est un exemple frappant de maison forte médiévale. Le château est haut de quatre étages avec des fenêtres sculptées ornées, des gargouilles et des moulures ornementales et des corniches. Construit par la puissante famille Lynch pour se protéger des raids, certaines parties du bâtiment en pierre calcaire remontent peut-être au XIVe siècle, mais la majeure partie a été construite au XVIe siècle. Les Lynches, d'origine anglo-normande, étaient l'une des 14 puissantes tribus qui régnaient sur Galway.
L'église collégiale de Saint-Nicolas est la plus grande église paroissiale médiévale d'Irlande utilisée en permanence comme lieu de culte au cœur de la vie de Galway.
L'une des plus belles ruelles médiévales de Galway, Kirwan's Lane, située dans ce qu'on appelle maintenant le Quartier Latin. Il se trouve au centre de la zone qui était à l'origine à l'intérieur des murs de la ville et porte le nom des Kirwan, l'une des quatorze "tribus" de Galway. Le quartier a été considérablement restauré au fil des ans et a rajeuni le cœur du centre-ville historique de Galway.
Thomas Dillons Claddagh Gold, est le plus ancien fournisseur de la bague originale de Claddagh. Ils créent des bagues en argent et en or depuis 1750.
Vestiges archéologiques du XIIIe siècle de la salle du comte rouge, le plus ancien bâtiment à avoir été fouillé dans les murs médiévaux de Galway.
L'arche espagnole est l'un des joyaux historiques de Galway, datant de l'époque pré-médiévale. Il abritait des soldats qui montaient la garde et des canons habités sur le toit.
Le Westend est la partie de Galway que les visiteurs sont ravis de découvrir. Hors des sentiers battus et un peu plus éloigné du centre-ville, son caractère bohème et excentrique avec ses habitants sympathiques en fait l'un des endroits les plus attrayants de Galway.
Cathédrale catholique romaine de Galway, l'un des bâtiments les plus grands et les plus impressionnants de la ville. Le dôme de la cathédrale, à une hauteur de 44,2 mètres (145 pieds), est un point de repère important sur les toits de la ville.
1845, c'est l'année de la fondation du Queen's College Galway. Après la construction du bâtiment emblématique Quadrangle, l'Université a ouvert ses portes quatre ans plus tard à la première cohorte de seulement 68 étudiants.
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Clare was delightful. Extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves Galway and is very thorough sharing its history. Answered all our questions. Has a wonderful sense of humor. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a walking tour.
Arthur was amazing! He met us at our hotel lobby and gave us a brief current history of Galway before starting our tour! He was born and raised here and had incredible personal stories that tied in with the community. Arthur was thoughtful, kind, and knowledgeable. He took his time with the tour and made sure all our questions were answered! We would recommend him to everyone!
Arthur's tour was a definite highlight of our time in Galway (and Ireland!) Arthur's love and passion for his city was showcased in everything he shared with us. A lifelong resident of Galway, his historical knowledge was exceptional (he was present with his family for JFK's visit to Galway in 1963!) and his storytelling was so special. You will leave your tour looking at Galway with fresh eyes and feeling like you spent the afternoon with an old friend. We are so thankful we chose to tour with Arthur!
There are not words to describe how wonderful our tour with Arthur McQuire was. He is native and shared details we could never have learned from anyone else. We were captivated from the start and never tired of the stories and history. If you take this tour ask for Arthur you will be amazed and learn so much. He felt like family after 2.5 hours! We will be back!
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt and wonderful review! It means the world to us to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Arthur. His deep connection to Galway, combined with his stories and personal knowledge of the city, makes his tours truly special. We’re delighted that you were captivated from the very beginning and that after 2.5 hours, Arthur felt like family — that is such a lovely compliment! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you again for joining us, and we’ll be absolutely delighted to welcome you back to Galway when you return. Until then, safe travels! Warm regards, The Travelling Ireland Team
And engaging private walking tour with Arthur a native of Galway who really brought the city’s medieval and more recent history to life.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private walking tour with Arthur. His passion for Galway and its fascinating history really shines through, and we’re so pleased he was able to bring both the medieval past and more recent history of the city to life for you. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you’ll return to Galway for another memorable experience! ☘️ Warm regards, The Travelling Ireland Team
Arthur has lived his entire life in Galway and knows its history and development. He is interesting and engaging. My husband and I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! I’m delighted you enjoyed the tour and found Arthur’s local knowledge and stories about Galway engaging. It means a lot to hear that you and your husband would recommend the experience. We hope to welcome you back to Galway again! Warm regards, The Travelling Ireland Team
We had an absolutely wonderful walking tour of Galway with Arthur McGuire as a family of four! What made the experience so special was how personal it felt. Arthur didn’t simply take us to the usual sights and recite facts—he brought Galway’s history to life through stories, fascinating details, and his own connection to the city. We learned so much about Galway’s history that we never would have discovered on our own. At times, it genuinely felt like we were walking around Arthur’s own neighborhood with a local friend who happened to know an incredible amount about the people, places, and stories that shaped the city. One of the highlights for our daughters was an unexpected side trip to a local bookstore. It was such a thoughtful addition to the tour, and they absolutely loved it. It was one of those little personal touches that made the experience feel less like a standard tour and more like Arthur was sharing his Galway with us. Arthur was engaging, knowledgeable, warm, and clearly passionate about Galway. Our entire family came away with a much deeper appreciation for the city. Highlight of our first trip to Ireland. We will be back!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that Arthur made your family’s time in Galway feel so personal and memorable. His ability to bring the city’s history to life through stories, local knowledge, and genuine connection is exactly what makes exploring Galway with him so special. We especially love hearing that the unexpected bookstore visit was such a highlight for your daughters. Those little spontaneous moments can make a tour truly unique. It means a great deal to know that your time with Arthur was a highlight of your first trip to Ireland. We’ll be delighted to welcome you and your family back again! — The Travelling Ireland Team
Wow.....learned so much about Galway on our walking tour. My family enjoyed it and I would recommend this for any first time visitors. Arthur was an amazing tour guide and was so kind to my family.
Thank you so much, Barbara, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed discovering Galway and learned so much during the walking tour. It’s especially lovely to know that the experience was both informative and welcoming for your family. Thank you for choosing **Travelling Ireland** and for recommending the tour to first-time visitors to Galway. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Ireland again! — The Travelling Ireland Team
Fantastic walking tour. Highly recommended. Arthur was full of information and fun to have as our tour guide
Thank you, Julia, for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the walking tour and had such a great experience with Arthur. His knowledge and fun personality really do make the tour special. Thank you for choosing Travelling Ireland and for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! — The Travelling Ireland Team
Great tour of Galway… Arthur is really a great guide. Interesting and stimulating to discover his city. Good pace and inspiring to look at the details at the right height 😉 Bravo
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Galway with Arthur. It’s fantastic to know that his engaging style, great pace, and attention to detail made the tour both interesting and inspiring. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Warm regards, The Travelling Ireland Team
| Visite | Durée | Note | Prix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visite privée à pied de Galway | 2h 30min | 5.0 (108) | $157 | |
 Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour | 8 heures | 4.9 (3,609) | $75 | Voir |
 Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Day Tour & Cliffs Cruise | 10 heures | 4.8 (2,721) | $98 | Voir |
 Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Tour from Galway | 8h 15min | 4.9 (2,138) | $64 | Voir |
| Galway to Aran Islands Inisheer, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher Day Tour | 10h 30min | 4.9 (1,971) | $93 | Voir |
 Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway | 7h 30min | 4.8 (1,268) | $75 | Voir |
 Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway | 8 heures | 4.7 (1,135) | $52 | Voir |