Galway Guided Walking Tour

Discover one of Ireland's most culturally rich cities on this walking tour of Galway. We'll explore iconic historic landmarks and atmospheric neighbourhoods as we learn about the city's long and fascinating history.

Galway Walking Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet outside St Columba's Credit Union office on the edge of Eyre Square and begin this walking tour of Galway.

Starting from our meeting point, we'll walk around Eyre Square, where we will see The Browne Doorway, originally the entrance to an influential family's home, moved to Eyre Square in 1905.

Another monument we will find in the park is the Quincentennial Fountain, designed by architect Eamon O'Doherty, established in 1984 as a tribute to Galway City's 500th anniversary as a borough.

Next, we will see Lynch's Castle, a 16th-century structure now serving as a bank. This Gothic style building once belonged to a powerful family and operated as a hotel before its current use.

A visit to Galway Market, open on Saturdays and Sundays, will showcase a mix of food and craft stalls selling traditional Irish products. Following this, we'll walk down Kirwan's Lane, the medieval heart of Galway, known for its 16th and 17th-century architecture.

As we conclude, we will visit The Spanish Arch, built in 1584, originally known as "Ceann an Bhalla." Lastly, we'll cross Salmon Weir Bridge to Galway Cathedral, ending the tour after a total of 1.5 hours. Slán!