Medieval Galway Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a walking tour of Medieval Galway with an experienced regional guide and member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. See the remnants of the medieval period in Galway and learn about the city's past.

Meet your guide at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square where they will take you on an exciting tour to discover the city walls, Lynch's Memorial Window, the story of the Claddagh ring, Hall of the Red Earl, and much more.

Hear how the 14 Tribes took control of Galway from the de Burgo's and made it one of the most important trading hubs along the western seaboard during the medieval period.

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

Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly. In the event of a severe weather warning the tour will be cancelled for the safety of the group, and an alternative date or a full refund will be given.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

A guide with over 11 years guiding experience and a BA (Hons) Heritage Studies.

Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide

Entrance fee into St. Nicholas' Church.

What To Expect

The Browne Doorway

The Browne Doorway is a freestanding door in Eyre Square. The door comes from a house that was originally located on Lower Abbeygate Street and the house was owned by Martin Browne, a very important merchant.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Eyre Square Centre

Hidden in Eyre Square Shopping Centre are the remains of the city walls. Walls were a common feature of towns during the medieval period and they were a defensive feature. Visitors will hear how the walls were important to the people of Galway.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Medieval Galway Tour

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Marteen was an excellent...
kerrie M,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marteen was an excellent guide on our Medieval tour of Galway City. It was great way to learn of its history and stories.
Great tour with Marteen Lane
Scott H,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour. We enjoyed Marteen’s unhurried and delightful walk about Galway, full with knowledgeable history and stories. She provided context, and quirky insights to the city’s history. Definitely recommend her medieval tour.
So happy we did this!
Stacy L,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great and smooth experience from the time we booked. I accidentally booked the wrong date and Marteen made it so easy to fix! She was very friendly and knew so much! We had a great time learning the culture and history of Galway!
Marleen Lane is Amazing
500pattiel,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour was amazing. Marleen is so knowledgeable and so accommodating. She really made the tour. I would highly recommend Marteen Lane as your tour guide.
Awesome
Pattie L,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful way to get to know Galway. Tremendously entertaining. Our guide Marteen was amazing and totally made the tour a wonderful experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable.
The magic of medieval Galway!
William R,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We have a new appreciation for the history of this ancient city thanks to the incredible knowledge of our guide: Marteen Lane! From the stories of the 14 tribes, to the Lynch Castle, to Kings Head Inn and finally the Spanish Gate, Marteen enriched us with tales that brought these landmarks to life! Her passion for the history of Galway was clearly evident throughout the walking tour. We met her as a guide and left her as a friend. We highly recommend this tour!
Don’t miss the Medieval Tour with Martine!
Deb T,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Martine was fantastic! We never would have found these fascinating sites on our own. Nor would we have been able to learn so much about history, archaeology, and Galway. She was crisp, clear, friendly, and full of knowledge and insight. We had many questions and she was able to answer each of them. In depth. The tour went 45 minutes over the alotted time to our delight. We cannot recommend this tour, given by Martine, enough. The highlight of our Galway visit.
Very sympathetic.
O5108HSharryh,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went out with an umbrella under an Irish rain treat. Warm welcome that made the inconvenience immediately forgotten. Small company and therefore plenty of time to ask questions and get answers. Marteen was very friendly and knowledgeable; among other things, my linguistic interest was satisfied with many facts about old Irish. The tour was not long but varied. You end up in the most beautiful place in Galway.
Do not miss!
Gregory A,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marteen was a font of knowledge, and has a real passion for the subject. Leisurely and informative, we saw so much of hidden, ancient, and mysterious Galway. She was patient and accommodating with all of our questions and and was an absolute delight! Can not recommend this trip any higher! 10/5 stars!
Well-Hidden Galway Sites Explained by a Knowledgeable Guide
drdru2024,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marteen was very well-informed and answered all my questions as we walked around to little nooks and crannies of Galway that I definitely wouldn't have noticed or visited had she not led me to them and told me their history!