The 15 Best City Tours in Galway

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

Cruise from Galway to Inishmore and the Cliffs of Moher. Cut traffic, see seabirds from the sea, and explore at your pace.

“The voyage to the Aran Islands was very rough. We had to reduce our speed and many, many people were seasick. The time on Inis Moir was just the right amount. Since the waves were still rough on our return voyage to Galway, we did not go to the Cliffs of Moher. It was disappointing, but I believe everyone understood that safety dictated that we omit the Cliffs.”

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

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

Hop on Galway’s open-top bus for 2 days, 13 stops, and English audio, with Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Salthill views, and Galway Cathedral.

“We enjoyed our tour of the city! It was a great way to see the 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

Two-time Galway food and sights walk with real pub snacks, classic stops like the Skeff Bar, and stories from guides like Conor or Erin.

“This tour was sooo fun! Erin was a Fabulous guide! Good food! Good drink! Good people! Interesting stories!!! 10/10!!”

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4.Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

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

1.5-hour after-dark Galway dark-history walk from Eyre Square with a local English guide. Winter tour for $23.

“Guide was excellent. Tour was very informative on the dark history. I would recommend making the tour a bit later in the evening and if possible take them behind the scenes.”

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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

Galway e-bike tour on new bikes with walkie talkie helmets, past Eyre Square, Salthill and Wild Atlantic Way in about 3 hours.

“It was awesome! Evan was so nice and careful with us! We went to all the hot spots. I highly recommend the company!”

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6.The Dark History Tour of Galway City

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

A 90-minute evening walking tour of Galway’s darker tales, from murder and ghosts to witchcraft, ending by the Spanish Arch.

“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

Galway hop-on hop-off bus tour with English audio and key stops from Eyre Square to Salthill, Blackrock Tower, NUIG, and the Cathedral.

“Booked a 24 hour bus ride at 3:00 pm. Once the tickets came through, realized the bus only runs 9:30am -3:30pm. Planned on riding the afternoon/evening. Anyway, never got to ride the bus and returns are only offered 24 hours in advance.”

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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

Full-day tour from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Wild Atlantic Way stops with guided stories and included entry.

“Excellent tour! Phil, both our driver and tour guide was informative and quite funny too! I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Phil!”

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9.Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

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

A 90-minute Galway walking tour from Eyre Square to Spanish Arch, with medieval tales, arts festival talk, and Claddagh stories for $23.

“Really good tour. Covered a lot of the downtown area. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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10.Galway City Walking Tour

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

A 90-minute Galway city walk with local guide Gary, from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch and Claddagh ring story for $24.19.

“Very thoughtful history walking your. So impressed with Gary’s knowledge and curiosity. Highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $161

A 90-minute Galway walking tour with Seán, packed with stories at Spanish Arch, Quay Street, Claddagh, St Nicholas Church, and a pub finish.

“Highly recommend this tour. Sean is very personable, a wonderful story teller and made history very entertaining.”

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12.Discover Galway City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $17

Walk Galway with a Fáilte Ireland approved local guide. Eyre Square, medieval walls, Lynch sites, Spanish Arch, plus free stops.

“Amazing tour with Gerard! Very informative, catered the tour based on our questions and things we said were interested. Just as entertaining as it was informative! Would absolutely recommend to anyone - especially on your first day in Galway as he gives excellent recommendations for coffee, pubs, restaurants, etc at the end of your tour.”

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13.Guided eBike City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $74

Guided eBike tour of Galway with pedal-assist bikes and smart helmets, plus stops at Spanish Arch, Cathedral, and Salthill Bay.

“Alex was fantastic! Knowledgeable and personable; he made the experience great. Our group loved the tour and would recommend to anyone!”

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

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

Castles of Connemara full-day guided tour from Galway. See Aughnanure, Kylemore Abbey, and Sky Road sights with small-group comfort.

“This was an excellent tour! We stopped at many sites throughout Connemara, including my personal favorites, Aughnanure Castle and Kylemore Abbey/Castle. It was a day very well spent exploring Connemara and the highlight of the day was our wonderful, knowledgeable, kind, funny and engaging guide, Tony. He is simply fabulous! Thank you for an amazing day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · from $23

A guided 80-minute evening walk through Galway’s Latin Quarter, from St Nicholas Collegiate Church to Spanish Arch, with Brendan.

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

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