To tour or not to tour: that seems to be the question when visiting a new city. Luckily, Galway offers a wide range of high quality and genuine tours that provide you with helpful knowledge of the city and plenty of authentic experiences. Here are some of our favourite tours in the city that you should check out!
Tribes Tours Galway
What is it? - Tribes Tours Galway offers a variety of both walking and pub tours throughout the city and allows you to explore the city with the help of a local guide.
Starting point: Skeffington Arms on Eyre Square
Price: The public tour is free and the private tour is €125.
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Tribes Tours Galway makes the city accessible and exciting for people visiting Galway from all across the globe. This tour provides firsthand perspective into the rich history of Galway and all of the vibrant culture that the city has to offer.
Micil Distillery
What is it? - If you are a bit of a liquor connoisseur and want to explore the unique alcohol options Galway has to offer, then this tour is for you!
Starting point: Micil Distillery at Oslo Bar, 226 Upper Salthill Rd, Galway, H91 N9WK
Price: There are two tour options: One that is more history focused and the other more centered around touring the distillery and seeing how it works. Both are priced at €25 per person for one hour. Private tours are also offered on request.
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Micil Distillery was founded upon six generations of family tradition and a long-lasting legacy of producing high quality and unique Irish spirits. If you are looking for a genuine and immersive look into the history and culture of Irish spirits, it doesn’t get more authentic than this!
above: photo courtesy of Micil Distillery
Connemara Pub Tours
What is it? - Connemara Pub Tours offers the opportunity to leisurely explore the vibrant pub scene of Galway at your own pace, with a side of amazing scenery to top it all off
Starting point: Eyre Square in Galway City or from your chosen pick-up location.
Price: The price is fixed at €60 per person, which includes a €5 food and beverage voucher for the four pubs you will be visiting. Group sizes can range from 1-50 people!
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During your time with Connemara Pub Tours, you’ll get to see extraordinary scenery throughout the west coast of Ireland, meet some charming locals and of course try food and drinks of your choosing in each of the lively pubs you visit.
St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church
What is it? This one is for the history nerds! A tour of St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is a great way to learn a little bit more about how Galway came to be backdropped by a Medieval church that’s packed with real history.
Starting point: St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church
Price: €11 for teenagers and adults; Children under 12 get in for free.
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Let real church historians guide you through the exciting plot twists and turns of the origins of Galway; a story full of love, betrayal, violence, and, most importantly, hope. What’s cooler than getting to walk the very halls of the medieval figures you’ll be hearing about?
Galway Food Tours
What is it? - Galway Food Tours takes you on a culinary adventure through the diverse and bustling food culture that Galway is known for.
Starting point: In front of McCambridges, 38 Shop Street, Galway H91 T2N7.
Price: The classic daytime tour is €90 per person which includes 6 different food/drink stops.
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From seafood, to donuts, to sushi, this tour is a foodie’s dream come true. Galway has no shortage of excellent and unique food options, so get out and explore it for yourself from the comfort of an intimate and prepaid tour!
Ahascragh Distillery
What is it? - In the spirit of spirits, the Ahascragh Distillery tour is another great option for casual and more seasoned alcohol drinkers all alike.
Starting point: The Ahascragh Distillery Visitor Centre
Price: €20 per person
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With a variety of different tasting options and a state-of-the-art eco-friendly facility, the Ahascragh Distillery is a great choice for getting a taste of Galway.
Galway Westend Walking Tours
What is it? - At the heart of what makes Galway Ireland’s capital of culture, the Westend’s rich culture and history is worth exploring for visitors and locals alike.
Starting point: Ravens Terrace, Galway Westend, Galway H91 XP73.
Price: €16 for adults and free for children
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Guided by local experts, Galway Westend Walking Tours will allow you to witness and experience firsthand the bohemian charm and appeal of the city and leave you wanting to come back.
Galway Hooker Workshop & Boat Tour
What is it? - For something a little bit different, Galway Hooker Workshop & Boat Tours allows you to explore the nautical side of the city through the guidance of the intriguing and seafaring Oliver family.
Starting point: Galway Bay Seafoods at New Docks, Galway
Price: €20 per person for the boat tour, €30 per person for the hooker workshop tour, and €15 per person for the walking tour. Private boat hires and charters are available for €200.
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Experience the maritime and seafaring culture that has shaped Galway for centuries. Whether you want to learn about Galway’s maritime history from a boat or from the comfort of land, this tour has a little bit of something for everyone!
Thomas Faherty Tours
What is it? - Located on the scenic Aran Islands, a pony and trap tour offers a charming and old-fashioned way to explore the beautiful sights of the island Inis Mór.
Starting point: Thomas Faherty Tours, Mor, Province of, Kilronan, Co. Galway.
Price: Shared Day Tour: €59.75
Private Evening Tour: €298.75
Private Tour to the East: €131.45
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Take a trip through the historical and breathtaking sights of the island Inis Mór in a pony and trap, a tradition dating back to the 1940s!
Flaggy Shore Oyster Experience
What is it? - If you are an avid seafood enjoyer, then this tour is made for you. You’ll get to see the process of collecting and preparing oysters before getting to enjoy them, paired with a glass of wine as well as a celebratory poem and song.
Starting point: The red building at New Quay Pier (H91 E7TE), behind Linnane’s Lobster Bar
Price: €55 per person, including the oysters and the wine
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An experienced guide will introduce you to the art and history of oyster shucking before you get to enjoy the delicious food, all taking place within a quaint 90-minute journey.
above: photo courtesy of Flaggy Shore Oysters
Feature photo by: Declan Colohan
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