Top things to do in Galway, Western Ireland

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (181 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 64.00

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Escape the city, and taste the fresh air in the wilderness of the Connemara National Park. En route to and from the National Park, your driver/guide will give you a detailed insight into the region. They will tell you all about the traditional music, the local language and strong culture that still thrives in this wild part of Ireland. At the National Park, you will have two hours to explore the area and take in a hike. You can also visit the welcome center which has tea rooms, picnic and toilet facilities.

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From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (178 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 58.18

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Our Connemara Day Tour from Galway includes a choice of 3 hour main stop: Option 1. - 3 hours in the Connemara National Park Option 2. - 3 hours in the Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden.

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City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (135 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.44

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

With a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing hop on hop off ticket, there’s no easier way to discover what Galway has to offer! Explore this Irish city’s culture, history and attractions from the comfort of our open-top, double decker tour bus! Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at more than 13 tour stops to explore Galway at their own pace, including tourist hotspots such as Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle and Salthill Promenade!

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Galway Celtic Mythology Tour in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (104 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.60

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

A small-group experience for curious travellers drawn to Ireland’s ancient Celtic roots. Explore Galway at an easy pace, with time to ask questions, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy personalised recommendations for the rest of your trip, tailored to your interests. Step into a city where the Otherworld still feels close. As we walk, you’ll hear Irish storytelling in its natural habitat: myths and legends woven into real places—whispers carried by the river, echoes in medieval stone, and memories that cling to old walls. Meet the Gods and Goddesses behind the lore, trace the symbols locals still recognise, and see how Galway’s living folklore sits right alongside its creative, modern spirit. You’ll finish not just having “seen” Galway, but feeling why it’s vibrant, rebellious and unlike anywhere else in Ireland: full of stories, characters, and traditions that are still very much alive.

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Guided Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (101 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.90

 

Discovered in 1952, the Cave itself sits 200ft (70 m) below the Burren limestone landscape. Equipped with a hard hat and in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable guide, you’ll take the journey through an intricate system of passages and pathways, learning as you go how the Cave was formed. It’s an awe-inspiring experience – and you’ll immediately feel the excitement and wonder of the Cave’s early explorers and adventurists, way back when. As you complete your descent, prepare for a moment of eerie calm, pitch black and complete silence – giving way to a sudden flood of light within the majestic cathedral-like dome of the Cave. The force of nature that is Europe’s Largest Stalactite takes centre stage: a vast structure reaching down from the roof of the Cave, catching the light, reflecting colours and detail like a massive, ornate glass chandelier. This showstopper is 7.3 metres long and weighs around 10 tonnes. An unforgettable experience.

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Galway City Walking Tour in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (95 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.27

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This is an intimate tour with a local. The idea is to relay all information in a fun manner and to leave visitors with a very good experience, not just the bare facts. Galway is a vibrant, fun and energetic city and our tours will reflect that energy. Each tour is as new an experience for the guide as the visitor. No two tours are ever the same. That is what makes Athas Tours so unique.

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

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (90 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 49.10

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Join a local farmer, historian and walking enthusiast on this spectacular guided walk along the Cliffs of Moher sea cliffs, as he shares his enthusiasm and passion for the area, local history, folklore and the preservation of a rural lifestyle. Walk to the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher standing 214m (702 feet) above sea level, where views of the Dingle Peninsula and Loop Head in the South, the Aran Islands to the West with the Twelve Pins and mountains of Connemara to the North can be seen on a clear day. From O’ Brien’s Tower witness the amazing vistas of lush green grass, rocky cliffs and varying shades of sea and sky and hear the waves of the mighty Atlantic ocean crashing below. The walk takes approximately 3.5 hours along a gravel path and finishes at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre where a taxi ride back after the walk to Doolin village is included The trail is an easy walk, it requires a basic level of fitness and a good head for heights and is 8km long.

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Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (87 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 46.54

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Inis Mór (Inishmore), the largest of the Aran Islands, is filled with traditional Irish culture and offers breath-taking scenery, ecclesiastical ruins and prehistoric stone forts such as the world renowned, Dún Aonghasa. Hop on a mini-bus tour or pony and trap and explore the island with a local guide. Bike hire is also available on the island, along with pubs, restaurants and shops selling traditional Irish crafts, including the Aran Sweater. Prepare for a warm Irish welcome on the luxury vessels and enjoy full bar service and refreshments during your 40-minute trip.

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Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (78 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.09

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The Quiet Man Film Locations Walking Tour is a must for fans of the John Wayne classic, The Quiet Man. The guided tour brings visitors to the original film locations including Inisfree, Castletown, the Pat Cohan's Bar, the Dying Man's House, the Reverend Playfair's House, the fight scenes, the courting scenes and the "patty fingers in the holy water" scenes. Visitors hear: what happened when Hollywood invaded the sleepy village of Cong in 1951; what the film stars were like; how they interacted with the locals; and how the locals became intimately involved in the making of the movie. The tour includes entrance to The Quiet Man Museum. Visitors can dress up in costume for photos and re-enactments. A great interactive experience full of good old Irish craic. The walking tour and museum entry last approximately 1 hour. The tour consists of a short, easy stroll around the village of Cong with stops every few minutes at the movie locations.

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The Irish Dance Experience in Galway, Ireland in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (66 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 36.26

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Feel the beat of the Wild Atlantic Way. Join us in the scenic heart of Galway city for an Irish dance workshop with a difference. The Irish Dance Experience lets you give Irish dancing a whirl in a lively, friendly and inclusive environment. Come alone or with company, and take to the floor with like-minded dancers-to-be. We are professional dancers who have all danced on the Riverdance stage. At the Irish Dance Experience, we’ll help you tap into the rhythm of Galway as you swing, shuffle and batter your way around the dance floor.

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Tour de Galway Celta in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (66 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.60

 

Galway es mucho más que casas coloridas, pubs y calles medievales: es el corazón cultural de Irlanda. Este tour es una experiencia enriquecedora, en grupo reducido, y además es único en español: aquí los mitos y leyendas se narran a la manera tradicional irlandesa, con el arte del storytelling heredado de los seanchaithe, los guardianes de la memoria. Es un paseo auténtico, ameno e inmersivo, donde cada parada está elegida para que la ciudad “hable”: lo que ves cobra sentido cuando conoces lo que se cuenta (y lo que se discute) sobre ese lugar. Descubrirás la esencia atlántica de Galway, su pasado mercantil y su conexión con España y el Mediterráneo, entre símbolos, misterios locales y relatos que aún hoy se susurran. Cerramos con tiempo para preguntas y recomendaciones personalizadas para el resto de vuestro viaje por Irlanda.

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Small-Group Walking Tour of Galway in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (62 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.91

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This walking tour will bring you through the medieval streets of Galway is led by an experienced local guide from the city. We will show you the important sites that has made Galway the city that it is. We also use our local knowledge of Galway to show you the places that we love to eat and drink. The final part of the tour takes you to a beautiful area of the city that is hardly ever on other walking tours.

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Meet the mini pigs in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (42 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 58.18

 

Experience the magical biodiversity of the Burren. Find our audio discovery art installations in 5 languages to learn about Shattered Limestone Pavement (The Limestone Badger) , The Disappearing Lake (The Giant Dragonfly) and The Wild Orchid Meadow (The 7ft tall copper Ladies Tresses Orchid). View the living collection of Burren Flora in the Burren Botany Bubble. Contact us prior of a free mini introduction to Burren Botany (included in ticket price but must be prearranged) Meet our friendly farm pets; sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, horses, Dolly the Alpaca and Frank the orphaned Llama. relax in the cafe and browse local crafts and our collection of nature books. Childrens facilities include indoor 4 lane slide and adventure playground with double zip wire. Go to our website to book a Fairy Pig Walk.

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Photography Tour of Galway with an Instagram Influencer in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (33 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 22.98

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Shoot amazing Instagrams. On Galway's only Instagram Tour, you will meet a local Instagram Influencer/expert photographer who will bring you to 5-7 spots of Galway over 90 minutes. During the tour, you will go to the most Instagrammable spots of Galway, some secret, some well known. You will be shown simple-to-use photography techniques to bring out the best of your pictures and learn great Instagram skills. You'll also hear great stories about Galway. Learn the secrets of the Influencer. At the end you will have several great photos as memories of your tour of Galway. You'll be ready to try out your new photography and Instagram skills on your next set of locations!

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Galway City Daily Walking Tours  in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (27 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.91

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Experience the real Galway City, with Professional Galway City Tourist Guides. Hear the story of Galway City as we walk through its main thoroughfare and medieval lanes. Highlights include Eyre Square, The Medieval Walls, Lynch’s Castle, St Nicholas Church, Claddagh Ring Museum, The Spanish Arch and more. This guided walking tour takes approx 90 mins. Gain an authentic inside to the daily life of the local people, including the best places to sample traditional Irish dishes, enjoy a pint of Guinness or a Galway Hooker and most importantly have the craic (fun). **Please Note:** A **high level of spoken English understanding** is required to fully appreciate and enjoy the tour

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Experience Gaelic Games in Galway in Galway

Galway , Western Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (15 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 57.02

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

We provide visitors the opportunity to immerse yourself in the phenomenon of Gaelic Games, the national sports on our island. UNESCO recognised, our unique approach to the Gaelic Games Experience introduces you to Ireland’s ancient past creating walk away memories to last a lifetime. Our experience allows participation in Ireland’s greatest cultural secret and most popular pastimes – Gaelic Football, Hurling (Stick and Ball game) and Gaelic Handball. It is suitable for all ages and abilities, prepare to be surprised! It's full of fun and laughter and delivered in the heart of the community in a real Gaelic Club. It's an mix of culture, history, sport and soft activity. All you need are flat shoes and a willingness to have fun! Think Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse and Baseball all combined into the one. Then add on over 3000 years of history. It is an opportunity to do something truly unique, allowing you to become Gaelic Warriors for the first time!

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