The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
Overview
Available languages
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
3.30 ledgendary tour!
3.30
The 11am tour!
The 1pm tour!
See more if the west side!
6pm one!
6pm!
The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
5 30 one!
5 30
Noon tour
Noon tour: This tour will take in more of the west side of Galway including the cathedral and university areas
The early evening tour
Wondering about!
The early evening one!
6pm one!
2 30
The 2.30 one
The 5pm tour!
5pm tour!
The 4.30 one!
The 4.30 one!
4.30 tour!
4.30 tour!
9.30 breakfast tour!
Includes coffee!
Morning tour
Morning in galway...breakfast!
The 5pm tour...
Midday tour
West side: This tour will take in more of the west side of Galway including the cathedral and university areas
The early evening one!
7.30pm! It is
1.30 tour
1 30!
The 10am version..
The 1pm one!
One pm tour!
The morning one!
10 am tour!
4pm tour!
4pm!
2pm tour!
See the west side!
The. 2pm tour!
Take the 2pm tour!
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
258 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was great! Neil was...
Terri R,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great! Neil was fabulous. Learned so much Great introduction to the city of Galway. A good pace.
Very informative and fun!...
Ryan L,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and fun! Recommend for families with kids as well. Our teenagers really enjoyed learning about Galway.
We really enjoyed...
Deborah K,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed learning the history of Galway. Our tour guide was engaging and entertaining. I would highly recommend.
Great Introduction to Old Galway!
Matthew S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Neal was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. Perfect way to be introduced to the city before you begin the rest of your time in Galway.
Amazing walking tour of Galway
Trip33320896298,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil was a wonderful guide through a beautiful city. The walking tour provided us with time to appreciate what makes Galway so unique. Highly recommend!
Galway in the late afternoon
Peter G,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great walking tour of Galway. Guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. The pacing was perfect as was the scope of the tour, neither too little nor too much.
Neil was very...
Sarah S,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil was very informative, tailored the tour to our interests, and is a great storyteller! Highly recommend!
Great walk in Galway
anne t,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was personable, really informative and fun. He knew everyone in town! And he had so much background on the places we visited. Loved it.
Definitely recommend!
Lisa S,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice introduction to Galway. It gives a brief span of who Galwaians are and their significance in how Ireland came to be. The only negative thing was we were very close to a Spanish speaking group. Their guide was speaking through a headset and very loud. Perhaps there is a way to space out groups so that each group can hear their guide.
Under whelming
304rosiew,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I would also agree that the tour was underwhelming. It was difficult to hear when the group was so large. It says in yr site that max is 15, you book with this in mind and when you exceed this number you are not fulfilling what you advertised. I booked early so would expect you cut off numbers at 15. Far from inspiring and promoting Galway to a tourist who has travelled widely. We left the tour early, quite frankly we were bored with the information content.
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