The 4 Best Walking Tours in Galway

1.The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Start at Eyre Square and walk with a local English-speaking guide through Galway’s central streets. Hear stories about the Tribes of Galway, Oscar Wilde, Lynch’s Castle, the Claddagh ring, and the Spanish Arch. Guides such as Paul, Conor, Erin, Colin, and John are known for clear storytelling and practical food and drink tips.

“Tour guide Paul was great - very knowledgeable and energetic and passionate about the history! Thanks!”

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2.Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 338 reviews · from $17Best value

Start at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square for a 75-minute small-group walk led in English by local guides such as Conor, Lorraine, Barry, or Seán. Expect Galway history, Celtic and medieval influences, music, language, local tales, landmarks, and practical recommendations for pubs, restaurants, and later sightseeing.

“Lorraine was wonderful- entertaining & informational. One of the best walking tours I’ve done”

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3.Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide at the green Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square for a 90-minute winter walking tour through Galway’s darker past. Hear about Halloween’s Irish origins, murders, executions, witch trials, and hauntings, with guides including Conor, Lorraine, Sean, and Nicole bringing the stories to life.

“Lorraine was a riveting storyteller of fascinating tales. Great way to spend an evening in Galway.”

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4.The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Spend about 80 minutes walking from Galway City Museum to Eyre Square with guides such as Neil, Niall, Orla, Martin, or Alexandria. Hear stories about Lynch’s Castle, the Spanish Arch, Nora Barnacle, JFK, and the Long Walk. Groups are capped at 15, and the guide can shape the walk around your interests.

“We had a wonderful tour guide, Orla, who really made the history of Galway come alive! She really knew the history and made it interesting for our teenagers.”

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