Galway City Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This is an intimate tour with a local. The idea is to relay all information in a fun manner and to leave visitors with a very good experience, not just the bare facts. Galway is a vibrant, fun and energetic city and our tours will reflect that energy.

Each tour is as new an experience for the guide as the visitor. No two tours are ever the same. That is what makes Athas Tours so unique.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces 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 To Expect

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Marvel at this 1320 church filled with ancient and more modern history from Knights Templars to hidden stories about corpses that miraculously didn't decay. Forgotten soldiers, vicious invaders and a tolerance seen that Galway is famed for.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lynch's Castle

Hear about the Lynch family and the most famous Galway story. See Ireland's best preserved city castle in all its glory.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Guided walk

Gratuities

Options

Galway City Walking Tour

Reviews

4.90

92 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

CIE Tour
brentdS8030CN,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We met up with Brian Nolan our guide near the Spanish Arch for our private tour. He proceeded to take us to the Galway City Museum keeping us amused there and managed to keep us together up Quay and High Street, no small feat pointing out several features and regaling us in folklore and history. Time well spent that made us appreciate this part of Ireland.
Gary gave us a wonderful...
Lynn M,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gary gave us a wonderful history of the area...really delving into some of the most common. Irish surnames n some of the stories behind them ...it was great!!!
Gary was the best!...
Diane E,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gary was the best! Extremely knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and , very kind. He was very down to earth and fun to be with.
Gary is a very...
Linda H,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gary is a very experienced guide who brought many of his family experiences into the tour. It was easy to hear and understand him. His pace was perfect.
Galway Walking Tour with Gary Casey.
Shelley G,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gary was an excellent guide. His knowledge of Galway and Irish history, his enthusiasm and storytelling skills made this a very worthwhile tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a great introduction to Galway.
Informative, educational, fun
richardo806,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The city walking tour was an informative and educational experience. Erin led our group, and she was wonderful. She was witty, intelligent, and loaded with tasty folklore. She made the history of the town come alive.
Gary is a terrific guide - loved his Galway insights
Theodore M,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very thoughtful history walking your. So impressed with Gary’s knowledge and curiosity. Highly recommend!
Our guide was very...
Jane E,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable and open to questions. Nice overview of attractions in Galway as well as the history of the city.
Perfect walking tour for anyone - friendly and informative
Julie G,,May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative and enjoyable experience despite the rain and cold. Gary has great knowledge of his hometown and pitched it perfectly to my daughter and I. Learnt a lot about Galway and clearly he is passionate about the history and Gaelic language Thanks so much
Great introductory tour of Galway
Mark S,,May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really interesting and entertaining. Strongly recommended. Gary is full of facts (and fiction…) and a terrific advocate for the lovely city.