Galway

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.

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

“Everybody on stage was extremely talented! My husband and I really enjoyed the show….i highly recommend if traveling to Galway!”

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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 food choices were good, info was interesting and the guide was lovely. The distance covered on foot was not difficult at all. Flat and easy.”

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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

“A really good tour showing the good, the bad and the ugly of Galway. The guide was excellent showing us around the town and pointing out good and great place to eat and drink or listen to traditional Irish music”

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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

“Kate provided a wonderful experience in fun and delicious cooking class. We arrived early (concerned we might have trouble finding the place. Following the link to the address through google maps made it easy. We left with bread and scones to share! Highly recommend.”

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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

“It was a fabulous walking tour of Galway with Marteen. She’s so knowledgeable about the history and local legends and made it all “come to life” with her skilled and entertaining presentation.”

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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

“This tour was just the right amount of history of Galway with lots of laughs as well. We had a great time hearing about the rich history of this city. Gerry was very welcoming and a pleasure to spend time with. Can’t wait to come…”

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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

“Gerrard was informative, personable, and fun. He was a great history story teller. The best walking tour we have been on.”

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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.

“Brendan was a wonderful tour guide! He's born & raised in Galway so he really understands the history & the city. He was able to point out a bunch of historically significant places we surely would have missed & tied some of Galway's historically significant…”

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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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