Eyre Square and Galway city Free Walking Tour

Your Guru: Gerard
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Galway
Available in English
1h and 30min

About the Guru

Failte Ireland Approved Regional Tour Guide with a degree in Tourism management. I have worked with many Tour companies in Galway City and I currently run Tours the 700 year old famous St Nicholas Church. I lived in Galway City for more than 15 years and have a great knowledge of history, places, and food.

About the Tour

Come and enjoy a tour of Galway City! Discover the hidden treasures of the City of the Tribes in an a relaxed atmosphere.

The Tour is an Introduction to the City and history only.

>>> >This tour is given in English only . Tour won't take place if it is ☔ ☔ ⛈️ raining too heavy or there is a storm . For more inquiries etc contact or like hiddentoursgalway on any social media. *Tips are appreciated and can given by cash or Revolut*

If you would like to visit the inside of St Nicholas Church there is a charge of €5 at the door and if senior or student there is a concession price of €2.50

General Tour of Galway City

Start from the Famous Eyre Square.
We start from Eyre Square, learn about its beginning, how it was once a hanging Gallows and to Its present day use visited by many famous people over the years and most notably John F Kennedy . Then I will take you through the sites and sounds of Shop Street soaking in the history and local stories and myths also visiting Quay St to see the first laid foundations of Galway City and finishing up at the Galway City Museum. The Tour is Aprox 1:30 with a stop for Coffee ☕

Itinerary:

Eyre Square Galway
Shop Street
Lynchs historic window
St Nicholas collegiate church
Quay St
Spanish Arch
Galway City Museum

Meeting point: Open in Google Maps

How to find me: Padraic O Connaire Statue Eyre Square Galway

Frequently asked questions

Accessibility:

The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Large groups:

Large group bookings are not accepted.

Minimum of attendees:

No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour to take place.

Pets:

The tour is not suitable for pets.

Additional costs:

The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.

Tour opinions (10)

4.2

By category

Professionalism

4.2

Fun

3.8

Expression

4.3

Quality

4.2

Route

4.3

Katharina

10 Aug 2022 Frankfurt

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Travelled alone - Aug 2022

Gerard gave an awesome tour with lots of historical input. I truly enjoyed it!

Response from Gerard

Thanks Katarina , glad you enjoyed it . Happy Travles and do come back again very soon . Kind regards Gerard

Marie

09 Aug 2022 Nyon

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2022

Much room for improvement!

Response from Gerard

Hi Marie thanks for the Feedback . Really appreciated. The Tour is a General Tour of Galway City as In Description. Its an introductory Tour to the City . Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your Travels