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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.

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

“This was a wonderful mix of walking sightseeing, and restaurant tasting. It was very interesting and enjoyable.”

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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

“This was a great walking tour to learn more about Galway. Our guide was was super engaging and knowledgeable. We got to see and learn things we wouldn't have if we'd have just walked around on our own,”

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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 charming, we enjoyed the tour very much. We had been to Galway on a previous visit but have more appreciation after our tour.”

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7.Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong

Discover Cong’s iconic film locations from *The Quiet Man* on a guided walking tour. Visit the museum, explore scenic spots, and relive movie magic for $27.

★ 5.0

“The tour guide was full of fascinating facts and comical details. The whole tour was great. Thank you for a wonderful time.”

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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

“The weather didn’t cooperate but Arthur was a true champ. We had a wonderful time learning about the history of Galway, getting the low down on numerous noteworthy landmarks and hearing about Arthur’s own experience growing up in the area. He loves this corner of…”

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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

“The tour was excellent and we appreciated the historic elements and insights we would not have gained otherwise . Our guide ; Gerry was personable and knowledgeable We will recommend his tour to all our friends traveling to Galway”

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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 tour led by Gerard! Extremely informative of the history of Galway. Interesting stories of times gone by. Good recommendations of places to visit in our own time. Thank you Gerard.”

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11.Private Galway 2hr. Walking tour with local expert Ger

Discover Galway’s top sights on this private 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Customizable, insightful, and perfect for authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“We really enjoyed our tour of Galway with Ger. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. We learned a lot about this history of Galway and of Ireland as a whole while we strolled the streets of the city. The tour included a variety of sites…”

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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

“A must on your trip to Galway. Kate was amazing and I would recommend this to anyone. We made Irish stew, bread and scones. A five star day.”

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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.

“I had the pleasure of taking a walking tour in Galway this evening, led by our guide, Brendan. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided a well-paced and engaging overview of the city’s history, with a particular focus on the Latin Quarter. Brendan answered all of…”

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