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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

“It was pouring rain, but Erin was there on time and helped us all make the most of it. She was extremely knowledgeable, funny and alert to all our questions. The tour had a very strong value to cost ratio.”

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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

“The show was wonderful. We especially enjoyed the ‘Guinness’ Pipes, the dancing was very good as was the 3 course meal prior to the music.”

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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

“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

“Great tour of the hidden gems of the city, complete with interesting stories and fun facts! A fantastic way to get to know Galway. Thanks Neil for a wonderful tour!”

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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

“If there is one thing you must do when traveling to Ireland is booking this scone making class with Kate. Her home is absolutely beautiful. She has a magnificent garden and the sweetest pup name Coco. When you first arrive, she has the kitchen, ingredients…”

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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 a very good tour guide. Brought us to some good highlights of the downtown district. Only criticism is the tour took longer than we expected and felt afterward there was ad not to see in Galway city center. Still, his enthusiasm was exceptional…”

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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

“Was a great experience to connect the memories to the movie I viewed many many times. To actually see the location of some of the scenes was so joyous.”

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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

“We enjoyed the historical tour of Galway. I would have preferred to explore more of the side streets. Gerry was witty and knowledgeable of the area. He answered all of our questions and even shared personal stories too. 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

“We ended up having our guide Kathleen all to ourselves which was fabulous. She was very informative about Galway’s history and also gave us some great hints about things to do during our stay. I would highly recommend this walking tour!”

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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

“Very informative walking tour! Gerrard was so knowledgeable and thorough. It was obvious he loves what he does and made our time enlightening and enjoyable! Loved Galway!!”

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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 did a great job with choice of meal and organization. The kitchen was in her cozy Irish garden home and we had a chance to pick some of our own herbs for the meal! It was a great day! Joanna from Long Beach California”

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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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