Medieval Galway Tour
Overview
*PLEASE NOTE* Sometime at the end of June/beginning of July, the Browne Doorway will be blocked off to set up the Galway International Arts Festival Garden. If the doorway is blocked off, the guide will meet you at the steps leading up to the doorway.
Take a walking tour of Medieval Galway with an experienced regional guide and member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. See the remnants of the medieval period in Galway and learn about the city's past.
Meet your guide at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square where they will take you on an exciting tour to discover the city walls, Lynch's Memorial Window, the story of the Claddagh ring, Hall of the Red Earl, and much more.
Hear how the 14 Tribes took control of Galway from the de Burgo's and made it one of the most important trading hubs along the western seaboard during the medieval period.
What's Included
- Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 10 years of experience and an MA in Irish Studies.
- Entrance fee into St. Nicholas's Church.
Meeting Location
Eyre Square
Galway, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Galway
Co. Galway, Ireland
What To Expect
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The Browne Doorway
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eyre Square Centre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lynch's Castle
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Lynch Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The King's Head
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hall of the Red Earl
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kirwan's Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Quay Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Spanish Arch
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly. In the event of a severe weather warning the tour will be cancelled for the safety of the group, and an alternative date or a full refund will be given.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-172198P2
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