Tribes Free Tour in Galway
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Get to grips with the history and tales of the ancient City of the Tribes, Galway, enjoy a unique experience from amazing funny local guides on this free walking tour.
We're a small, local collection of Tour Guides who try to mix history, legend, conversation, laughter and our own idiosyncrasies into one eventful walk around Galway City.
Galway is a city of arts, theatre, history, and storytelling, and we will show you all these sides of our city. We will walk around the old medieval city and try to tell and debunk as many myths and legends as we can!
The tour will also unfold Irish history from a west coast perspective and explain Galway's place in Ireland. Lastly, the tour is a great way to orient oneself in the city and find out about what else besides the main attractions the city has to offer. In a city of festivals, a local guide can come in quite handy in dispensing this information!
We will visit all the following sites and talk about their place in Galway's past and present: Eyre Square Galway's Medieval Walls Lynch's Castle Lynch's Window St. Nicholas's Church Kirwan's Lane The Latin Quarter Quay Street Blake's Castle The Spanish Arch.
Meeting point
Skeffington Arms on Eyre Square
Before you go
- Length
- About 1h 30min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 11:00, 14:00 (Galway time)
- Coming up
- 58 departures in 3 months, 9 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 1h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Skeffington Arms on Eyre Square. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
58 departures are listed in the next three months, 9 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 14:00. Times are local to Galway.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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