Kay is a Galway native, passionate about the history of Galway City. She enjoys sharing her love of the city with groups, bringing them along the historical streets and sites. The walking tour starts in the centre of Galway's Eyre Square and continues along the lively city streets, stopping off to gain insight into the cultural and historical significance of some key sites, and concludes at the iconic Spanish Arch. The short 90 minutes tour gives an overview of the city and highlights areas that are worth revisiting at a later stage. Operating two tours per day, open to individuals and groups
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
A 17th century limestone feature in Galway's Eyre Square. This walking tour will give the history of this feature
Following a walk of Galway's Shop street, we stop at Lynch's Castle, a 16th Century Urban Tower House that is in continuing commercial use
We see the the home of James Joyce's wife, Nora Barnacle. The home contains a museum that attendees may wish to visit at a later stage as it cannot accommodate group entry. Entrance fee is a dontation
14th Century collegiate church where Christopher Columbas is reputed to have prayed before he set sail to discover the new lands. Stop outside to give an overview of the history.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Galway Shared Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $17 per person for this Galway experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 2–5 pay nothing, adults from $17. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet tourists in the middle of the main square called Eyre Square, where there is a bronze statue of a writer called Padraig O Conaire and there is a panel of information in front of the statue. I will forward you a photo of same in the next email. I don't meet the tourists in their hotels. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by City Walks with Kay.
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This was a highly enjoyable and interesting session. Kay is exceptionally well-up on the story of Galway and even though I am from the West of Ireland originally, I learnt a lot that I hadn't been previously aware of. Kay is very generous with her time and knowledge and answered all my questions thoroughly. I left with a new found appreciation and respect for this city I now call home.
Having lived in Galway for several years, I found this tour very informative. Kay, the tour guide, knows so much, and shared her knowledge of the history, buildings, people and fokelore that makes Galway the unique and wonderful city it is! Great tour!
Interesting and informative tour of the Claddagh and environs. The guide was knowledgeable , kind and helpful. It was wonderful to find a tour of a lesser known but important part of Galway City.
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