The 15 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 $18

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

See Galway’s key sights by open-road bus, from Eyre Square to Salthill, with English commentary and flexible 24 or 48-hour access.

“The bus runs on a 90 minute schedule, so if you get off at a stop on the route you will wait a long time to continue the tour. That would be nice to know when booking on line.”

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8.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Wild Atlantic Way day tour from Galway city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

See the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Doolin, and Wild Atlantic Way from Galway with a guide, castle stop, lunch break, and Cliffs entry included.

“It was almost 2 years ago and I can still remember that the guide was a fun person. Knowledgeable . Keep it up!”

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9.Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · from $23

See Galway with a local guide on a 90-minute walk through Eyre Square, medieval streets, Spanish Arch, Claddagh, history, and arts.

“Gary was terrific! We got a great overview of Galway and he was incredibly well versed in local history!”

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10.Galway City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Explore Galway with local guide Gary Casey, from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch, through stories of clans, castles, churches, and the Claddagh.

“Gary gave us a wonderful history of the area...really delving into some of the most common. Irish surnames n some of the stories behind them ...it was great!!!”

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11.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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12.Discover Galway City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $17

Explore Galway’s medieval streets, city families, Spanish Arch, and local stories on a lively 90-minute walking tour for $17.20.

“Our family enjoyed Gerard's tour very much. It was educational while still being fun - a great combo to win over the kids in the group! He informed us of little details of buildings that we would never have noticed on our own. We even learned a little Irish!”

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13.Guided eBike City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $74

See Galway by eBike on a small guided tour covering the Spanish Arch, Salthill, Galway Cathedral, canals, and Blackrock Tower.

“Absolutely wonderful guide, he gave us so many tips, we just need to get back to Galway to try it all out. The tour was great, very informative, very entertaining. We‘d definitely do it again!”

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14.Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $192

Review of the guided Castles of Connemara tour from Galway, with Aughnanure, Kylemore Abbey, Clifden Castle, scenic roads, and local guides.

“Beautiful trip! Our guide, Tony, was knowledgeable and friendly. The Abby grounds were gorgeous and the wild landscape was breathtaking. We were very fortunate with beautiful weather (we went late May).”

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15.Galway City: Evening Guided Walking Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · from $23

Explore Galway’s Latin Quarter with Brendan on an 80-minute walk through medieval lanes, Claddagh history, legends, and Irish music tips.

“Brendan was a phenomenal guide! Full of information, personable, and a pleasure to walk around the city with. Highly recommended!”

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