Free Tour: Walk Galway's Story
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Welcome to our Free Tour! Here's how it works: you pay a small fee online to cover the booking platform's costs. The tour itself is tip-based. This means you enjoy the guided experience first, and at the end, you decide what the tour was worth to you and tip your guide directly.
We'll guide you away from the crowds and straight into the heart of authentic Irish culture.
Our History Galway Tour offers a small group exploration of the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems — a perfect blend of stories, streets, and stone.
As we walk from stop to stop, feel free to share what your dream holiday in Galway looks like — we’ll offer local tips and expert insights to help make it unforgettable.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee
What To Expect
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Built in 1320, step into the Last Remnant of Medieval Architecture in Galway. Linked to Christopher Columbus, who worshipped here in 1477. Known for its beautiful stonework crafted by the Normans.
The Lynch Memorial
Discover Galway’s most dramatic legend: the mayor who sentenced his own son to death. This powerful tale of justice and sacrifice sets the tone for Galway’s complex past.
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Free Tour: Walk Galway's Story
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide and the tour is filled with personality
A6629TEmob,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really engaged and knowledgeable tourguide. We loved the general city tour and spontaneously went to the celtic mythology tour the next day. We enjoyed both a lot thanks to Candela :)
Wonderful.
raulvV2977HS,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A pleasure for the ear for his knowledge for his gift in communication and very nice I have loved the tour I will recommend it for sure
Wonderful.
779merceb,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just spectacular. We were very lucky to have her as our guide. We would have taken her for the rest of the trip.
Expectacular
rociomH1600QX,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We would have taken her to the end of the trip. We'll be back for sure explains everything phenomenal and is super nice long ago
Lovely walk around Galway
535polp,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a very lovely tour, depicting the main hallmarks of Galway. Conducted by a cheerfull and enthusiastic guide named Candela
Almost perfect guide
lluis1950,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best guides I've ever had, Good and very cheerful explanations recommend it whenever you visit Galway.
Tour GALWAY
30chuss,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with candela, I recommend any tour with it, it is exceptional. Thank you for this time that made me want to go back to Galway.
Excellent experience
Y4206JGbrunag,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very emphatic and energetic girl with deep knowledge about Galway history. She told us the story as we passed each tourist spot . This was amazing.
Lovely Galway tour
C unterwegs,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely tour with lot of information and secret stories about Galway from inner town, history, pubs, people and culture
Free walking tour in Gallway.
Janelle S,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Candela was amazing tour guide. She was so energetic with her presentation of this beautiful city of Galway. We recommend this tour. Janelle and Mick 🇦🇺🐨
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