Galway City Walk: Rogues, Rebels, Revolutionaries and Rakes｜Ireland

Galway, is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. Come with me, your local guide, as we visit all the key historical sights as we journey through 800 years of the city's history.

Explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter which is steeped in history.Visit the King's Head pub and discover the significance of its name. Explore Saint Nicholas Church, the oldest functioning medieval church in Ireland and learn about some of the 18 seiges that the city has experienced.

With a visit to Lynches Castle, discover what life was life for the townsfolk back in medieval times and discover who the 14 tribes of Galway were.

Discover the secrets of the Claddagh Ring at the Claddagh Ring Museum. Visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover the rich history and traditions attached to the area.

Visit the Spanish Arch, Long Walk and the Old Fishmarket. Discover the rich maritime heritage of the Claddagh fishing village and the Spanish Arch. Except wonderful views of Galway Bay and the Burren Hills in Co. Clare.

Wander the River Corrib Walk, discover the story behind the Nuns Island and visit the majestic Galway Cathedral.


By the end of our tour you will know the city centre like a local and expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome!

Some of the highlights include:

• Saint Nicholas Church
• The Spanish Arch
•King Head Pub
• Fishmarket
• Lynch Memorial
•City Walls
• Medieval quarter
•The Cathedral and the Nuns Island
•The River Corrib Walk