Galway City Walk Private Tour: Rogues, Rebels & Revolutionaries
Overview
Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. With your professional guide, you will journey through 800 years of fascinating history.
Explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter, steeped in history and witness to 16 seiges.
Visit the Claddagh Ring Museum and discover its origins and symbolism.
Learn the fascinating stories attached to Saint Nicholas Church dating back 700 years.
Visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover what life was like in the old fishing village of the Claddagh.
Expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome!
The highlights include:
• Visit Saint Nicholas Church
• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
• The Lynches Castle and its history hidden in plain sight
• Discover where the word "lynched" comes from
• Discover who the Tribes of Galway were
• Hear how Richard Martin founded the R. S. P. C. A and delve into the darker side to his character
• Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring
What's Included
- Customized Private Tour Galway
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Eyre Square
Galway, H91 NFD2, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Explore Galway City on a half day walking tour visiting all of the historic sites. Get a deep insight into the history and culture of this fabulous city . Visit the medieval quarter, the Spanish Arch, the River Corrib, Saint Nicholas Church, The Elginton Canal, The Westend, The Cathedral and the University of Galway. Discover some of the city's dark past and hidden history on this relaxed half day walk.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-246746P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Customized Private Tour Galway.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Galway City Walk Private Tour: Rogues, Rebels & Revolutionaries is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Galway City Walk Private Tour: Rogues, Rebels & Revolutionaries will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Customized Private Tour Galway
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
