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Walking Tours in Galway: Our 15 Picks

25 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Summer dates on the good walking tours in Galway are gone by spring. Here are the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and where they genuinely differ.

The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour - Eyre Square gives you Galway’s opening chapter
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The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

1.The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

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

Explore Galway’s key sights, stories, and local tips on a friendly 75-minute walking tour from Eyre Square to Spanish Arch.

“Good length, smaller group would be good, for listening, lots of good recommendations for eating.. and shopping”

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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City - Choosing between 3pm and 6pm
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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

3.Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Review of Galway’s 2.5-hour walking and tasting tour, with local food, pubs, city stories, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“The guide was great. For the cost there was very little in return. We were quite disappointed with the food. We could have spent that money on a great meal. Tour not recommended.”

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Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour - Starting at the green kiosk in Eyre Square
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Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

4.Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

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

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”

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The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway - The Hall of the Red Earl and Galway’s beginnings
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The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

5.The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

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

Review of Galway’s 80-minute walking tour, with landmarks, local stories, food tips, small groups, price, weather advice, and booking guidance.

“Neil was very funny and kind. We appreciated him going out of his way to show us a landmark related to Seattle, WA. He made some great food and shopping recommendations too. It was a great walk around the city.”

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Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting in Eyre Square and getting your bearings
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Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour - Starting at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square
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Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

Galway City Walking Tour - Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and Galway’s many layers
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Galway City Walking Tour

8.Galway City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Review of Galway City Walking Tour with local guide Gary Casey, historic landmarks, Claddagh stories, practical details, price, and booking advice.

“We truly enjoyed our guide Gary! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of his hometown Galway. I particularly enjoyed the history of the Claddash ring. I highly recommend this walking tour and Gary.”

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Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer. Clare. Guided. 3.5 hours. - Walking the private farm sections
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Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer. Clare. Guided. 3.5 hours.

9.Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer. Clare. Guided. 3.5 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Walk the Cliffs of Moher with local farmers, hear Clare folklore, cross private fields, and enjoy rare coastal views for $51.04.

“We had a fantastic local tour guide that was so knowledgeable about the cliffs, the history of the area and his own personal experiences, that made this a really personal visit. We walked where others couldn’t and loved getting behind the scenes of this special area. My only recommendation is to bring shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy.”

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Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong - Meeting at The Quiet Man Museum
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Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong

10.Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Cong’s Quiet Man film sites, hear local stories, visit the replica cottage, and try costumes at the included museum.

“A wonderful walking Tour we enjoyed it very much. Our Guide Gerry was very knowledgeable telling us stories about the different location in the movie, the actors and the village. Would highly recommend.”

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Galway Private Walking Tour - Lynch’s Castle and Galway’s fourteen ruling families
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Galway Private Walking Tour

11.Galway Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Explore Galway’s medieval lanes, landmarks, Claddagh tradition, and local stories on a private 2.5-hour walking tour.

“Great 2 hour tour of the heart of Galway. Gerry was a perfect guide. We saw all of the points of interest near town.”

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Small-Group Walking Tour of Galway - Galway Market, Lynch’s Window, and Nora Barnacle’s House
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Small-Group Walking Tour of Galway

12.Small-Group Walking Tour of Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Explore Galway’s medieval center, Spanish Arch, and River Corrib with a local guide in this friendly 90-minute small-group walk.

“This was a great little bit of history of Galway. The perfect introduction to the city. A bit of walking around and learning the area.”

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Discover Galway City Walking Tour - From the Browne Doorway to Eyre Square
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Discover Galway City Walking Tour

13.Discover Galway City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $17

Review of Galway’s 90-minute walking tour, covering medieval landmarks, local stories, guide quality, price, pacing, and practical tips.

“Wonderful tour! Gerard was so kind and knowledgeable, really bringing Galway’s rich history to life.highly recommend!”

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Galway History Walking tour with Local expert - Private Group - The River Corrib View of Galway Cathedral
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Galway History Walking tour with Local expert – Private Group

Story Galway 90 Minute Walking Tour - Eyre Square and Galway’s storytellers
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Story Galway 90 Minute Walking Tour

15.Story Galway 90 Minute Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Explore Galway’s medieval lanes, merchant families, pubs, churches, and Spanish Arch on this personable 90-minute walking tour.

“We had an amazing tour with Connor, we highly recommend it! He was very knowledgeable, fun and friendly!”

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