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Free tour

Best of Galway Tour

4.78
Good (504 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 08 January 2020
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We are a local, independent Irish Free Tour company. Join us to see the most famous sights and to discover the hidden places where the Irish people go. As Irish people, we are informal and friendly people and it is a pleasure for us to share our country with you. Join us for the local perspective!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The city of Galway is today a vibrant bustling urban settlement, its compact center is best experienced on foot.  Join our passionate, award-winning guides and immerse yourself as we stroll the streets of the cultural Capital of Ireland and experience the unique atmosphere of street musicians, quaint shops, lively pubs, and traditional music sessions daily, all set amongst the stunning medieval streets and laneways of one of the most popular towns in Ireland.

With a history dating back to the 12th century with the building of a fort at the mouth of the River Corrib by the O’Connor Clan. The settlement   Fourteen merchant families of the fifteenth century brought trade and prosperity to the town and left us Lynch’s Castle and St Nicholas’ Collegiate church as their legacy. The reputation of the city was such that in the fifteenth century Christopher Columbus came to visit and pray in St Nicholas’s Church. Join our free walking tour and discover the stories behind the castles, Cathedrals, the Spanish connection, and the world-famous Claddagh Ring 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Spanish Parade, Galway, H91 CX5P, Ireland
Tour departs on steps of Galway City Museum/Tourist office, next to Spanish Arch. (Irish postal code: H91CX5P).
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.78
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Professionalism
4.86
Fun
4.68
Expression
4.73
Quality
4.82
Route
4.79

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.