Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 20min
- Price from
- $113 / person
- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tour & Taste Galway
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is outside St. Columba's credit union office on the edge of Eyre Square (the pedestrian side) beside Gatto Rosso restaurant.Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour.
Description
Discover Galway through its history, food and drink, on a small-group tour limited to just 12 guests. We’ll begin with a brief introduction to Galway’s fascinating history before visiting three locally owned venues, with historical landmarks and stories along the way. From Eyre Square, we’ll take a short walk to a modern contemporary bar and restaurant, where you’ll taste their exclusive gin alongside locally sourced food. Next, we’ll visit a local family-run business, nestled in the shadow of a church from the 1840s. Here, you’ll sample a selection of Irish cheeses and meats with a glass of wine, while hearing about Galway’s historic connections to the world's wine trade. Our final stop is one of Galway’s oldest pubs. Learn about the history of this protected building before settling into one of its traditional snugs for either a pint, an Irish whiskey flight, Irish Coffee. Tour duration: 2.5 hours
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue and Fri
- Start times
- 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $113
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:19 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide in Eyre Square. Where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland the using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, Irish language and emigration. Then we head to the first of 3 venues, the first venue is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a Gin & Tonic and some food. This venue is located just off Eyre Square. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries. The tour lasts 2 hours approx. with 12 people being the maximum number on the tour.
We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner for our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
The Browne Doorway
Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.
Lynch's Castle
Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families
Middle Street
We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market.
Galway Market
Galway's famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
An Taibhdhearc
Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s.
Our second venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. Here we will enjoy excellent Irish produced cheese`s with meats, breads and a glass of wine.
St. Augustine's Church
This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city.
Eyre Square
We will pass through Eyre Square on our way to our final venue, pass the banners of the Tribal families of Galway. this venue is one of oldest and favorite pubs in the city. Where you will enjoy some local craft beers including their own house beer in one of the bars many snugs.
What's included
Included
Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
Tasting Plates
Not included
Gratuities
Additional drinks guests can order
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
- Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
- Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
- Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
- Venues can change or become unavailable and these are circumstances beyond my control.
- By booking this tour, you have agreed to have your image used and photos or video of the tour to be uploaded onto our social media platforms or for commercial uses etc.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour take?
Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour lasts about 2h 20min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour cost?
Prices start at $113 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 Tasting & Walking Food Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting at 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is outside St. Columba's credit union office on the edge of Eyre Square (the pedestrian side) beside Gatto Rosso restaurant. Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Galway Tasting & Walking Food Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tour & Taste Galway.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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