The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A full story telling experience of the famous murder connected to the powerful Lynch Family
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
2pm tour!
See the west side!
3.30 ledgendary tour!
1.30 tour
1 30!
The 5pm tour...
The early evening tour
Wondering about!
The early evening one!
7.30pm! It is
9.30 breakfast tour!
Includes coffee!
5 30 one!
5 30
2 30
The 2.30 one
The 4.30 one!
The 4.30 one!
The early evening one!
6pm one!
4pm tour!
4pm!
The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
4.30 tour!
4.30 tour!
Morning tour
Morning in galway...breakfast!
The. 2pm tour!
Take the 2pm tour!
The 11am tour!
The 1pm one!
One pm tour!
The 1pm tour!
See more if the west side!
The morning one!
10 am tour!
6pm one!
6pm!
Noon tour
Noon tour: This tour will take in more of the west side of Galway including the cathedral and university areas
The 5pm tour!
5pm tour!
Midday + tour
Midday tour: This tour focusses more on the west side around the cathedral and university areas
The 10am version..
Midday tour
West side: This tour will take in more of the west side of Galway including the cathedral and university areas
Reviews
222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide, Neil, was...
Megan R,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Neil, was fantastic! Informative, humourous, kind. A taste of the long history of the city.
Superb
davem719,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil was a fantastic Guide on a rainy night. He was knowledgeable, humorous and considerate. We booked at last minute and it was definitely worth it!
Great walking tour of...
kmmcginn52,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour of Galway. Our guide was informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend this to others!
Neil was wonderful -...
Katherine G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil was wonderful - engaging, helpful and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour as a great introduction to Galway.
Great Walking Tour of Galway!
Claire D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable about Galway’s history and full of interesting stories. He was also friendly and happy to answer everyone’s questions. A great way to explore the city and learn more about its past and present!
Neil was wonderful!
Kelly P,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil was fantastic! He was very personable and made our exploration of Galway so enjoyable. We highly recommend!
Probably avoid if you're Irish
992garryw,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This tour is not bad, but it is decidedly average. Might be worth it if you're a tourist, but if you're Irish, you're probably better to steer clear.
Excellent
EcoBelle,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide who was passionate about her home city. She showed us some interesting parts of the city and told stories which I would not have learnt about otherwise.
Excellent Tour!
Kathy B,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great walking tour to learn more about Galway. Our guide was was super engaging and knowledgeable. We got to see and learn things we wouldn't have if we'd have just walked around on our own,
Excellent guide
Shelley N,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent,. welcoming,. informative and interesting guide. Full of passion for her city and it's history.
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