The 7 City Tours in Galway That Earn the Fare

1.Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Sail from Galway to Inishmore, explore the Aran Islands independently, and view the Cliffs of Moher from the Atlantic on this full-day cruise.

“Very well organised, safe is very friendly and facilities and choice of drinks on board was fantastic. Parking in Galway and getting to the pier was very easy - instructions are very well explained on the ticket. Highly recommend this tour.”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · from $18Best value

See Galway by open-top bus, from Eyre Square to Salthill, with 13 stops, English commentary, flexible hopping, and a 24 or 48-hour ticket.

“The tour guide really made the whole tour with his craic and knowledge of the local area”

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3.Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Taste Galway’s traditional and modern food, hear lively city stories, and visit local pubs on a 2.5-hour guided walk.

“John was host with the most. Food was fantastic and John was super, like meeting up with a mate for a pint. He was so knowledgeable and yet personable.”

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4.Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · from $23

Explore Galway after dark through tales of murders, executions, witch trials, folklore, and ghosts on a lively 1.5-hour walking tour.

“Lorraine was a riveting storyteller of fascinating tales. Great way to spend an evening in Galway.”

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5.Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Galway by e-bike with a local guide, from the Latin Quarter and cathedral to Salthill, the Wild Atlantic Way, and University of Galway.

“What a day!! We had high gusts of wind, rain and sunshine. Oh wait… we’re in Ireland! Felix did a great job persevering through it all with a great attitude. His priority on safety first was sincere and he gave us a nice balance of history and modern day culture with a fun and easy e-bike ride! We had a great day and learned about beautiful Galway!”

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6.The Dark History Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $23

Explore Galway after dark with tales of murder, witchcraft, ghosts, and local legends on this lively 90-minute walking tour.

“This was a very fun tour. I loved learning about Galway's history, legends, and mythology. Connor was very friendly and told some great stories.”

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7.Galway City on Foot with Seán: Stories, History, Local Tips, Chat and More..

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Explore Galway with Seán on a witty 90-minute walk through medieval lanes, local legends, the Claddagh, and favorite pub stops.

“Sean is hilarious! He charmed us with history and lore of Galway, seasoned with wry humor and skilled storytelling. He provided a clear summary of the city’s past, leavened with funny anecdotes. We had a lot of questions and he answered tRead more”

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