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15 Best Galway Walking Tours

The city’s own bookings: welcome walks through the Latin Quarter’s buskers and the Trad on the Prom song-and-dance night that sends visitors out humming. Galway performs for a living; the walks introduce the cast.

1.The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

Discover Galway's highlights on this fun, informative 75-minute walking tour led by friendly locals, showcasing landmarks, stories, and hidden gems.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This Galway Walking Tour was excellent. We learned so much & our tour guide, John, did an excellent job. We had a great job learning about Galway & seeing many of the best highlights of Galway.”

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2.Trad on the Prom – Ireland’s #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience

Experience Ireland’s top music, song, and dance show in Galway with energetic performances by award-winning artists — authentic, lively, and unforgettable.

★ 5.0

“I was clapping, I was smiling, I was crying (so moved by the music) and back to clapping! The production is top notch. I highly recommend this show. Their accolades are a great reward for all their hard work they put into this show.”

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3.Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

Explore Galway through this engaging walking and tasting tour, combining top sights, local food, drinks, and stories—all guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“The guide was great. For the cost there was very little in return. We were quite disappointed with the food. We could have spent that money on a great meal. Tour not recommended.”

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4.The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

Discover Galway’s hidden gems and legends on this engaging 1 hour 20-minute walking tour, led by passionate guides sharing stories, history, and local tips.

★ 5.0

“Niall was very knowledgeable, he explained everything well and had a lovely sense of humour. I enjoyed learning about Galway.”

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5.Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread

Discover authentic Irish baking in Galway with a hands-on class making traditional scones and bread in a local's home. Fun, tasty, and memorable.

★ 5.0

“This was hands down the best experience we had in Galway. We felt right at home the entire time! The banter was hilarious, the baking was so much fun, and the company made it a memory we’ll always treasure.”

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6.Galway City Walking Tour

Discover Galway through a local guide on this 1.5-hour walking tour visiting key landmarks like Eyre Square, Lynch's Castle, and the Spanish Arch.

★ 5.0

“Gary was an amazing tour guide, we arrived into Shannaon airport a little late this we were a little late to our tour, Gary went above and beyond to accommodate. Very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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8.Galway Private Walking Tour

Discover Galway's highlights on a private 2.5-hour walking tour, visiting historic sites, markets, and hidden gems with an expert local guide.

★ 5.0

“What a great tour. Arthur was such a joy to spend 3 hours with, and we learned so much about the history of Galway and the Galwegian people. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone!”

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9.Small-Group Walking Tour of Galway

Discover Galway's highlights on this small-group walking tour, exploring landmarks like Eyre Square, Lynch's Castle, and Spanish Arch with a local guide.

★ 5.0

“Gerry was an excellent guide to Galway and I would highly recommend. It was just my husband and I on the tour and Gerry gave us a very individualized tour. Thank you!”

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10.Discover Galway City Walking Tour

Explore Galway's history, landmarks, and stories on this engaging 1.5-hour walking tour led by knowledgeable guides, offering a true local perspective.

★ 5.0

“Great small group tour. Good mix of history and humour. Gerard has great local knowledge and a good pace for a walking tour.”

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12.Irish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch

Discover authentic Irish cooking with a hands-on stew class in Galway, including a delicious lunch, guided by a warm local host in a cozy home setting.

★ 5.0

“Kate welcomed us into her beautiful home in the Galway countryside and shared her wonderful recipes with us. We made a traditional Irish stew, bread and scones. Absolutely delish and a whole lot of fun. Thanks Kate for giving us a truly unforgettable experience xx”

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14.Galway: Evening Guided Walking Tour of Galway

Discover Galway’s history with a 1h 20m evening walking tour highlighting the Latin Quarter, led by expert guide Brendan, for an authentic local experience.

“Brenden gave us a wonderful tour through the streets of Galway. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and shared some great stories. It was a cold, rainy evening in Galway, but Brenden was sure to find interesting places to duck into…”

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15.Story Galway 90 Minute Walking Tour

Discover Galway's history, legends, and vibrant culture on this 90-minute walking tour led by a passionate local guide, perfect for first-time visitors.

★ 5.0

“Great mix of a Galway history lesson plus local recommendations. Suggest you do this tour at the beginning of your visit to help navigate the city and use Conor’s tips for pubs, restaurants, sights, etc. Very engaging guide!”

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