The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Hi! and welcome to the most friendly city on earth (and that's official). The 'Legendary tour' has been running for over a decade now and has been much praised over the years for going well beyond the historical outline of city. We take you on meandering tour around the backstreets of the fine medieval city with a few stops that relate to more modern times.
The tour focusses of legends rather than just history and will adapt to appeal the personal interests of the participants.
Galway has some fascinating tales that are brought to life through Neil's storytelling. Who can resist a tales of love, pirates, murder and adventuring in new lands?
We also take great delight in recommending places to eat and drink that we think we will really appeal to you.
You will be part of a group that is never more than 15 people to allow for a more personalised and intimate experience of our city.
We hope that you will have a great time, as thousands have done already.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Lynch's Castle
We take time to take in this magnificent building with its strange tale of a monkey who came to the rescue of a family facing disaster
The Spanish Arch
Our famous Spanish arch, but who travelled through here, maybe in search of whole new worlds? and that Ed Sheran fella may also get a mention with his 'Galway Girl'
Options
Midday + tour
Midday tour: This tour focusses more on the west side around the cathedral and university areas
Noon tour
Noon tour: This tour will take in more of the west side of Galway including the cathedral and university areas
The 1pm tour!
See more if the west side!
Midday tour
West side: This tour will take in more of the west side of Galway including the cathedral and university areas
The 10.30 morning tour!
The 5pm tour!
5pm tour!
The 5pm tour...
3.30 ledgendary tour!
3.30
2pm tour!
See the west side!
The morning one!
10 am tour!
1.30 tour
1 30!
The early evening one!
6pm one!
The 10am version..
Morning tour
Morning in galway...breakfast!
6pm one!
6pm!
The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
The 4.30 one!
The 4.30 one!
The. 2pm tour!
Take the 2pm tour!
2 30
The 2.30 one
9.30 breakfast tour!
Includes coffee!
5 30 one!
5 30
4pm tour!
4pm!
The 1pm one!
One pm tour!
The early evening one!
7.30pm! It is
4.30 tour!
4.30 tour!
The early evening tour
Wondering about!
What‘s Included
A full story telling experience of the famous murder connected to the powerful Lynch Family
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
275 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour was very informative...
Paula P,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour was very informative about galway history. Enjoyed the stories as we walked around and saw sights.
Great informative & enjoyable tour.
Mr V,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The young lady who took the tour was very informative & made the tour very enjoyable. I was fascinated by the murder story which she explained very well. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone going to Galway.
Truly amazing Olde Galway
MaryEllen H,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway is a truly unique experience sharing the history and culture of medieval Galway and how it relates to modern life. Our guide, Martin, was exceptionally knowledgeable as he guided us through the oldest parts of medieval Galway. He made the history come alive through funny anecdotes and strange and interesting facts. He was more than willing to answer any questions that anyone in the group asked. Highly recommend!!
The best way to see Galway!
Evan C,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were guided around Galway by Neil, who was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. He had unbelievable history knowledge and story telling ability for the entire 90 minutes. A great way to see Galway while getting a good dose of history. Recommend for anyone visiting Galway who likes stories from the past, and a great local guide!
Quick run through
Mobile55785263036,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tailored to our needs. Good snapshot of the town
Not a historical walking tour.
DustinRTSullivan,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We seldom, if ever, rate this low on anything. However, it should be known that we were expecting a historical walking tour. Instead, we had a walking tour that gave us pieces of a single story at each stop. What made it frustrating was at the final stop, we learned the story that had been given to us was not historically accurate at all. At no time during this tour did they give us any historical facts about anything along the way. While our guide was very nice, we certainly expected more. I hope you take this as constructive criticism and alter the plans for future guests.
We had a lovely time...
Mary H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely time learning more about the history of Galway! We visited several places we wouldn’t have easily found on our own, which I found very valuable.
Gal away walkabout.
Jeffrey M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil is a good story-teller. Good mix of history, with the reality of everyday life in Galway. Was very open to questions, and shared knowledge freely.
A friendly tour
johannesfK6910TY,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00There were only two participants, yet our guide was happy to lead us through the city and provided many interesting background information about the houses and buildings. It was pleasantly engaging and also at the right pace.
Really great information...
Andrew F,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really great information about the city and area. Great recommendations and very friendly. Our kids enjoyed the tour as well.
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