Things to Do in Galway
Every city tells a story. Galway sings one — layered, weathered, and full of discord. We’re here to tune you in.
Galway has always welcomed outsiders — traders, rebels, invaders, artists — and they’ve all left their mark.
But Galway wasn’t shaped by others alone — it carved its own path.
Through emigration, rebellion, and cultural revival, Galway became a vibrant, creative outpost on the Atlantic’s edge — stubborn, spirited, and unlike anywhere else.
We'll trace it all: from the Spanish Arch and medieval walls, to the scars of Cromwell and the echoes of rebellion.
Led by locals who know the lore, we follow the threads most tours leave out.
Walk with us — and see Galway the way it deserves to be seen.
Explore the beautiful medieval city of Galway with us!
We visit all of the most important sights, including:
- Galway City Museum
- The Long Walk
- The Spanish Arch
- Claddagh Ring Shop
- Hall of the Red Earl
- Lynch's Castle
- The King's Head
- Medieval City Walls
- Eyre Square
- JFK Memorial
- The Browne Doorway
- Lynch's window
- St. Nicholas Church
- Latin Quarter
Join us for the craic!
We're a small, local collection of Tour Guides who try to mix history, legend, conversation, laughter and our own experiences into one eventful walk around Galway City.
Galway is a city of arts, theatre, history, and storytelling, and we will show you all these sides of our city. We will walk around the old medieval city and try to tell and debunk as many myths and legends as we can!
The tour will also unfold Irish history from a west coast perspective and explain Galway's place in Ireland. Lastly, the tour is a great way to orient oneself in the city and find out about what else besides the main attractions the city has to offer. In a city of festivals, a local guide can come in quite handy for getting this information!
We will visit all the following sites and talk about their place in Galway's past and present: Eyre Square - Galway's Medieval Walls - Lynch's Castle - St. Nicholas's Church - Kirwan's Lane - St. Augustine's Church - Lynch's Window - Quay Street - The Spanish Arch.
Visiting Galway is like experiencing the most authentic Ireland: you'll sense it as soon as you step foot on its colorful streets, filled with street musicians and performers. Galway is magical: a rich history, a special connection with the Irish language and culture, and a sensational university atmosphere. It's also full of secrets and anecdotes that will delight visitors.
Did you know that Galway has a pub that's over 800 years old? And that the city has a strong connection to Spain? If you want to discover it and get the full experience, don't hesitate to book your tour with us. You'll love it!
This tour awaits a surprise and a gift at the end.
Galway is a city of contrasts, a two-sided coin where the joy of its music-filled streets coexists with stories of pirates, ghosts, and broken loves.
On this free tour, we'll begin in Eyre Square, the heart of the city, and travel back in time with vintage photos showing its transformation. We'll discover St. Nicholas Church, a witness to centuries of history, and talk about the Celts and their legacy. We'll stop at the Spanish Arch, recalling Galway's strong connection to Spain, from trade to the shipwrecked sailors of the Spanish Armada. We'll explore the Claddagh Village, home to the famous Claddagh ring, and the Cathedral, imposing and full of symbolism.
Throughout the tour, we'll learn about the city's legends, from spirits roaming the old streets to stories of tragic love and betrayal. We'll also talk about the Aran Islands, their unique culture, and surprising facts.
Join us and discover Galway like never before!
Join us on this tour to the Middle Ages in which we'll explore the castles of Connemara. We'll visit Kylemore Abbey and Aughnanure Castle. You'll have a ball!
Do you dare to discover the hidden side of Galway?
Galway is much more than its colorful streets and live music. Behind every corner lurk true crime stories, ancient legends, restless ghosts, and mythological creatures that still whisper in the night.
On this unique tour, we'll explore the city's most chilling tales, blending history, Irish folklore, and documented events.
🔥 What you'll discover on the tour:
🩸 Mayor Lynch's murder
The man who hanged his own son and gave rise to the term "lynching."
🏰 The Lynch's Cursed Room
Sealed for centuries… what did they really lock away in there?
⚔️ The King's Executioner at The King's Head Pub
Galway's connection to the execution of Charles I of England.
🌊 The Claddagh Fishermen's Curse
Dark pacts with sea creatures (merrows) in exchange for fortune.
🌫️ The ghost of the Salmon Weir Bridge
The faceless monk who appears in the fog and brings bad luck.
🪦 The restless souls of Bohermore Cemetery
Shadows and laments that still haunt Galway's oldest cemetery.
🧛 Shantalla's vampire
Mysterious deaths from blood loss in the 19th century.
🔮 The Forbidden Secrets of Nun's Island
Convents, hidden loves and nocturnal apparitions.
🌲 The Hidden Creatures of Merlin Woods
Strange lights and beings from the Otherworld roam the nearby woods.
👻 Spanish Arch and the Lady of the River
The tragic apparition of the woman in white who wanders along the Corrib.
I'm waiting to tell you all these stories!
