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Galway: Private Historic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Galway: Private Historic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Activity provider:Wild About Ireland
5  / 5
4 reviews
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Discover the quaint medieval city of Galway with a local guide. Visit all the key historic places on this walking sightseeing tour as you journey through 800 years of the city's history.

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Duration 2 hours
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English
Wheelchair accessible
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Highlights
  • Explore Saint Nicholas Church, Ireland's oldest functioning medieval church
  • Visit the King's Head Pub, which is located in a historic medieval building
  • Wander through the Medieval Quarter of Galway City with your guide
  • Stroll along the River Corrib Walk and admire all of the surroundings
  • Discover the Fishmarket Square and learn about the history of the area
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Galway, is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you'll soon discover. Come with me, your local guide, as we visit all the key historical sights as we journey through 800 years of the city's history. You take a city sightseeing where to explore Eyre Square and Galway's Latin Quarter which is steeped in history. You will visit the King's Head pub and discover the significance of its name. We will visit Saint Nicholas Church, the oldest functioning medieval church in Ireland. The tour includes the Claddagh Ring Museum wherr you will discover the rich symbolism behind the wearing of the Claddagh Ring and visit the old Fishmarket Square and Spanish Arch and discover the rich history and traditions attached to the area. By the end of our tour you will know the city centre like a local and expect plenty of stories too, some fun, some gruesome! Some of the highlights include: • Saint Nicholas Church • The Spanish Arch •King Head Pub • Fishmarket • Lynch Memorial •City Walls • Medieval quarter
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  • 2 Hour Private walking tour with a Professional
  • Local guide
  • Tour departs from the steps of the Hardiman Hotel, Eyre Square, Hotel pickup available

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The Hardiman Hotel is on Eyre Square next to the train station

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  • Umbrella
  • Rain gear
  • Waterproof shoes

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  • The tour takes place rain or shine
  • The distance covered is approximately 1 mile (1.5 km)
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Excellent historical Walking Tour

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Derek was lovely! We were able to explore lots of different landmarks that were enhanced with his historical knowledge. He was very informative and he was patient with my attempts at Irish. :)

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