Ireland · HISTORICAL TOURS IN GALWAY
Nobody ever has a spare day going free. These 9 historical tours in Galway earn one, priced and timed so the decision takes a minute rather than an evening.
Explore Galway after dark on a 90-minute walking tour of murders, hangings, Irish Halloween lore, witch trials, and ghost stories.
“Conor was a fabulous guide. from beginning to end he was full of information and never left anyone out. It was an absolutely fun event that I feel anyone would enjoy”
Explore Galway’s murders, ghosts, witchcraft, and folklore on a lively 90-minute evening walk from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch.
“Extraordinary tour with our incredibly knowledgeable and insightful tour guide, Barry. My partner and I had an absolutely lovely time during the tour, learned a great deal about Galway, and will strongly recommend the tour experience to others.”
Explore Galway on foot with Seán, from the Spanish Arch to Tigh Neachtáin, through sharp stories, local tips, history, and Irish folklore.
“Sean was our guide on a walking tour in Galway. He is local, deeply knowledgeable, engaging, humorous and a great story teller. We stayed 5 days in Galway and our tour with Sean was a standout experience! We’ve done walking tours all Read more”
Review of Galway’s private history walk, covering medieval landmarks, St Nicholas Church, local stories, pricing, pacing, and practical tips.
“Guide did not have us on the list. As well booked private and there were 10 people. Could not hear the guide and it was slow.”
Explore Inishmore’s stone forts, seal colony, island life, and artisan goat cheese on a private five-hour guided tour.
“Gabriel is absolutely fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about this tour. When you get over to the island, you will find that there are hundreds of guests all going to the same places. We were lucky enough to get off of the ship from Galway at the beginning and were able to stay ahead of the crowds. Gabriel took us all the way down to the sea and gave us as much time as we needed to explore. He shared information about the history of the island, his life experience growing up, and then we went to his fantastic goat cheese operation and were able to hold a…”
Review of Inishmore’s private 2.5-hour tour, with Dún Aonghasa, seals, goat cheese, island history, pricing, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful day and great guide with Gabriel. Showed around the island gave us time to explore and shop. Wonderful restaurant to eat at. The highlight is his goat farm/cheese making factory/store. His goats are full of character and like to be pet. He talks to you about the whole process from beginning to end. His goat cheese is amazing too! As of right now though it is in such high demand you either have to get a taste on the tour or at the Castle Ashford and other fine dining. 🥰”
Learn Aran knitting on a fourth-generation Burren farm, hear local stories, knit cable patterns, and enjoy Irish tea and homemade treats.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Stephanie and walked away with new knitting skills I could try out on my next project! Stephanie was kind, welcoming, and a fantastic and patient teacher. It was nice learning from her and seeing her beautiful studio space and all of her ongoing projects. If you knit, I highly recommend this experience while you are around the Burren!”
Cruise Lough Corrib from Cong, hear Irish folklore, pass Ashford Castle, and enjoy a compact scenic outing with flexible cancellation.
“Fantastic trip- highly recommend! Patrick and family were engaging, informative and entertained us throughout.”
Walk Galway from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch with a private local guide, hearing history, legends, and stories in a two-hour tour.
“I appreciate that the tour guide added a personal touch with in-depth local knowledge of Galway. It covered the must see places of Galway. For me, this walking tour was the ideal exploration to Galway City, as a tourist.”
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