Instant Galway 60 min Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Growing up in Galway has given me an intimate knowledge of the rich and vibrant history of the jewel of the west, Galway.

Much like the strong currents of the River Corrib that run through it, the stories and tales of its inhabitants have flowed through my life. A family heritage of storytelling imbued me with a love for imparting a good yarn.

These tours will have the history, the lore and the origins of Galway’s unique culture, from a true native Galwegian!

My walking tours draw from 20 years involvement in theatre, storytelling and music. My guided jaunts around Galway are the perfect marriage of all these aspects of my life. It will become abundantly clear the joy it provides me and I aim to share this joy with my customers.

If it’s the culinary delights of Galway, its medieval history, its lesser known stories or the rich musical and artistic heritage of the city you seek to learn about, I would be privileged to guide you along the way.

Gaillimh Abu!

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

Umbrella

Lunch

What To Expect

Eyre Square

Meeting at Eyre Square (In front of Gatto Rosso Italian Restaurant) we will take a stroll through the square where we'll visit its landmarks and delving into Galways history.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

A brief stop at Pádraic Ó Conaire Statue(replica), giving you a history of the man himself and the story surrounding this statue and why its a replica.

Admission Not Applicable

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Instant Galway 60 min Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great introduction to...
Stephanie a,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great introduction to Galway! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations.
Lovely!
267celesteo,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour guide! We did the instant galway 1 hour tour and it was a perfect start to our trip! Gave us some really interesting history and a long list of places to check out! He made everything funny, interesting, and educational. Conor had recommendations for anything and everything! would certainly recommend.
Fantastic tour of Galway
Kelly E,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time on our Galway walking tour. Conor was really good, had a lot of info about the history of the city, and answered our questions. He also provided a lot of suggested things to do in the area and other places on our trip.
Highly recommend
422ceceliaf,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Conor was extremely knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time. We were the only two people on the tour, and so I feel like we got to learn more than most. Conor being a true Irishman, you could tell he was very passionate about his city. I think this was a great opportunity to learn a lot about Galway in a short amount of time. We were really happy we did this, because it gave us the layout of the city, and where we wanted to explore. I highly recommend this tour.
A Great tour of Galway
21beart,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pure Excellency packaged in warmth, engagement, and charming wittiness. Me and my daughter had a fun and great time!!!
Informative and fun introduction to Galway
Ichitani,
Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an excellent introduction to Galway. Conor is a friendly and informative guide and full of enthusiasm. You'll learn so much about Galway and have fun at the same time.
Wonderful tour!
Virginia F,
Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Conor was informative and kind and gave us such a great overall history of Galway. Would definitely recommend his tour if headed to Galway!
Not to be missed guided walking tour of Galway!
sarahmL2721VA,
Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a really great walking tour! Conor, our guide, was knowledgable and easy going. I loved learning about Galway from a native Galwanian! What a fantastic way ton be introduced to this dynamic city!!
Delightful historic tour
proxy bang,
Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked a tour to learn more about the city and it was beyond what I could expect. Conor, our guide, took us on this journey through the town from the past to present, with stories of mystery, pirates, and the 14 tribes of the city. Loved the curiosity and details, and had no idea there were so many castles in the city. Well done, absolutely recommend
Amazing walking tour through Galway City
Q8288LSkateg,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Conor did an amazing job showing and explaining the history of Galway City. He also gave use shopping and dinning suggestions in the city.