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Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.7(9)Galway1h–1h 15min
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR4.0(3)
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At a glance
Duration
1h–1h 15min
Price from
$10 / person
Location
Galway, Ireland
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting point
This self-guided audio tour starts at Failte Ireland Tourist Office. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover on this self-guided audio tour. Just download the VoiceMap app, click on Galway and choose "A meander through the medieval Quarter to the River Corrib".
We will visit the key sites on this walking tour, with insights into modern Galway along the way. In the medieval quarter, you’ll hear about events both surprising and some gruesome. Then we’ll visit some of the famous and lesser known sites. The tour is narrated by a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide, Derek Spillane.
Some of the highlights include:
• Saint Nicholas Church and its 1651 map of Galway
• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
• Wild swans on the Claddagh shore
• Learn where the word “lynched” comes from
• Discover who the Tribes of Galway were
• Hear how Richard Martin founded the R.S.P.C.A and delve into the darker side to his character
• Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 21–60)
$10
Senior (ages 61+)
$10
Youth (ages 13–20)
$10
Child (ages 6–12)
$10
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Itinerary
Pass by
This self-guided audio tour starts in Eyre Square.
Pass by
The tour passes by the impressive Lynch's Castle on Shop Street. You'll stop for a short moment while hearing the history of the castle.
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Pass by
The tour passes St Nicholas' Collegiate Church.
The Kings Head Kitchen
Pass by
You'll pass by the famous Kings Head pub on this walk through Galway.
The Claddagh Ring Museum
Pass by
You'll briefly stop outside the Claddagh Ring Museum where you'll learn what the rings symbolise.
Galway's Latin Quarter
Pass by
You'll walk through a section of Galway's Latin Quarter.
Galway City Museum
Pass by
The tour ends just outside the Galway City Museum.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
9 reviews
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How it compares in Galway
Starting price $10 is 76% below the typical $41 for tours of similar length in Galway
Excurgo comparison of 296 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Galway experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $10, adults from $10.
Can I cancel Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This self-guided audio tour starts at Failte Ireland Tourist Office. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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444scooter
May 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nice audio insights but limited audio channel
The walking audio tour was fine and gave us some insight to some historic spots. The only glitch was the app provided seemed to only play in one audio channel, I i.e. couldn’t listen in both right and left earbuds.
Operator response
Hi there,
I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. When you were having technical difficulties, did you contact VoiceMap support via email or telephone?
This sounds like an issue with your phone's audio, but we're contactable by both telephone and email, so if you have technical difficulties, please reach out to us so we can identify what is going wrong.
Best,
Helene
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Andrea K
April 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Good info, not great on direction.
The information presented was interesting but I had a difficult time with direction and understanding pronunciation with Irish names. I did not find the start and stop option to work as easily as described. It seemed to hesitate to find where you were, I felt it had stopped working. It may be my tech skills not up to par. I was hopeful but it wasn't for me.
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Salome_L
September 11, 2024 · via Viator
Good explanations and you can pause when you want
Great tour to follow at your own pace. I really enjoyed it. You can repeat it as often as you want. ……………,
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Joel_H
July 8, 2024 · via Viator
Nice self-paced tour
Great comprehensive tour though the city center of Galway. Nice historical facts as well as interesting context.
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Anne_O
June 17, 2024 · via Viator
Self guided tour of Galway
Easy to use. Clear and informative. Helpful map and directions to each focal point. Allowed us to go at our own pace.
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Lisa_S
April 8, 2024 · via Viator
Great tour of Galway City
Clear directions, engaging guide, interesting stories. Recommend for a nice introduction to this intriguing city.
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Lauren_P
January 22, 2024 · via Viator
Easy to use and follow
The tour was incredibly easy to download and follow and gave great information about each spot without being too dense. It was great! Will be doing more audio tours in the future :)
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Ana_B
July 7, 2023 · via Viator
Great Tour
It was very informative about Galway’s history and easy to follow directions. Explanations were very clear as to how navigate the tour.
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kevinmT291DQ
May 9, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Very informative. Would recommend doing walks in Cities/Towns using this app.
App very easy to use & info prided on audio was very informative. Learnt about Galway historical sites I would have just walked past. Recommend doing a walk this way & can do it at your own pace.
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