Ireland · HISTORY TOURS IN GALWAY
The 12 best history tours in Galway on the island right now, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Start at number one and work down.
Explore Galway after dark through tales of murder, executions, witch trials, folklore, and ghosts on this lively 1.5-hour walking tour.
“Our guide Sean was very passionate and a great guide. We had a lot of fun and learnt some interesting facts about Galway. Would recommend!”
Explore Galway’s haunted streets, murders, witchcraft, and folklore on a lively 90-minute evening walking tour ending at the Spanish Arch.
“Lorraine was so funny and smart and lovely. The tour goes by quickly and covers some unique places. My mother and I had the best time and that's all I'll say about that :-)”
Review of Galway City on Foot with Seán, a 90-minute storytelling walk covering medieval landmarks, local lore, and pub tips.
“Sean is hilarious! He charmed us with history and lore of Galway, seasoned with wry humor and skilled storytelling. He provided a clear summary of the city’s past, leavened with funny anecdotes. We had a lot of questions and he answered tRead more”
Explore Galway’s medieval lanes, St Nicholas Church, Lynch’s Castle, and local stories on a flexible private walking tour.
“The guide was very attentive and the tour was personalized and unrushed. I learned a lot about Galway history and came away with a good sense of the lay of the land. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a thoughtful, interesting experience.”
Explore Inishmore’s stone forts, sea cliffs, seals, and local goat cheese on a private five-hour tour with ferry or airport pickup.
“Gabriel was an amazing guide. He showed us all the highlights of the island and was a wealth of information about life there. We enjoyed every minute of the experience.”
Review of Inishmore’s private 2.5-hour tour, with Dún Aonghasa, seal views, local goat cheese, island transport, costs, and practical tips.
“I'm not sure why they included Galway in the title if they were not going to pick us up in galway which was the whole purpose of us booking this tour. There was no communication after booking or indication that we would need to get to the islands on our own.”
Learn Aran knitting beside a 1,000-year-old fairy fort, with family farm history, hands-on stitches, smoked salmon, and Irish porter cake.
“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 for lake views, folklore, Ashford Castle, and Irish history in one relaxed hour.
“Fantastic trip- highly recommend! Patrick and family were engaging, informative and entertained us throughout.”
Explore Galway on a private two-hour walk from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch, with local stories, medieval landmarks, and flexible questions.
“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.”
Cruise Lough Corrib from Lisloughrey Pier for Ashford Castle views, local history, island tales, and Connemara scenery in one hour.
“The captain was amazingly knowledgeable and friendly and the staff were very attentive. I would thoroughly recommend, it was a lovely cruise.”
Review of Galway’s private 2.5-hour walking tour, from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch, with medieval stories, local tips, and practical advice.
“Ger, you were wonderful, fun and gave us the best tour of Galway. Very informative, spent time explaining all areas of the city. Gave us many insights to each area of town, how developed, how to walk to them, and also good restaurants, where the locals eat. (not tourists!)”
Explore Galway, Leenane, Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, and Spiddal on a private Connemara day tour with a local guide.
“The best part of this tour was the way the tour guide shared the stories of the people of the area. It was a memorable tour seeing the landscape of mountains and lakes in the Connemara region.”
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