Walking Tours in Galway at a glance
- Our pick: Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local Stories, € 15 per person (1h 15m, 4.87★ · 657).
- Top rated: Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local Stories, € 122 per person (2h 30m, 4.98★ · 111).
- Best value: Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder Tales, € 14.50 per person (1h 20m, 4.88★ · 319).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: € 14.50–€ 122 (median € 30). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 15 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 8 kid-friendly, 3 private and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Walking Tours in Galway — The Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral and 6 more
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local Stories 75-minute guided walk through Galway city center. Covers Eyre Square, the Tribes, Spanish Arch, Claddagh ring history with insider tips on food and music spots. Every day · 10:30, 12:30 and 16:30 · From age 16 ★ 4.87 (657 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 15 per person
Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder Tales Walking tour of Galway's medieval backstreets with local guide Neil. Includes Spanish Arch, Claddagh rings, river walk, and Lynch Family murder story. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (319 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 14.50 per person
Galway Food Tour: Tastings Through City Streets Two-and-a-half-hour walking food tour through Galway with tastings at independent restaurants and cafes. Groups under 12, wheelchair accessible. Thu and Fri · 10:30 and 15:30 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.91 (686 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Galway Dark History Walking Tour: Executions & Medieval Crimes 90-minute evening walking tour through Galway's dark history: executions, witchcraft, famine, and murders. Starts Eyre Square, includes cathedral history. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 18:30 · From age 16 ★ 4.75 (257 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Celtic Mythology Tour Galway: Druids, Faeries & Bay Views Small-group Celtic mythology tour in Galway's medieval streets, Spanish Arch, Claddagh Quay with local tales of druids and faeries. Every day · 14:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.94 (246 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from € 30 per person
Galway Walking & Tasting Tour: Food, Pubs & Local Stories Galway's Latin Quarter walking tour with local guide, 3-4 food and drink stops, Irish storytelling. Afternoon or evening departures. Small groups, dietary needs accommodated. Every day · 15:00 and 18:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.77 (388 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local Stories Feel Galway’s heartbeat on a private walking tour: explore the Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, and lively laneways with a local guide, plus tips for food stops. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (111 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 122 per person
Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch Castle Tour Galway's medieval streets with a local guide. Visit the Spanish Arch, Lynch Castle, and Claddagh village. Learn about Knights Templars and the Lynch family. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.91 (101 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffs Walk the Cliffs of Moher with a local farmer and historian along a gravel path to the peak, with taxi back to Doolin village included. Children welcome. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.95 (145 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 47 per person
Galway walking tour in Spanish: Myths and medieval streets Small-group walking tour of Galway in Spanish with a live guide who tells the city's stories the traditional Irish way, mythology, medieval history. Wed–Sat · 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.99 (69 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m–1h 40m Live guide: ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 30 per person
Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Local Spots 90-minute walking tour of Galway's medieval streets with a local guide, covering the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, St. Nicholas Church and hidden neighborhoods most tours skip. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 12:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (67 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 30 per person
Cong: Quiet Man Film Walking Tour & Museum Entry Step into Cong’s movie history with a walking tour of The Quiet Man film locations, museum entry, and a chance to dress up for fun photos. Includes accessible stroll. Next departure: 25 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.88 (96 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Galway Food Tour: Medieval City with Local Guide & 4 Tastings Walk through medieval Galway with a local guide, stopping at four venues for food and drink that tell the city's history: Spanish Arch to traditional pub. Mon–Thu · 14:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (78 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 95 per person
Galway History Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Spanish Arch Walk Galway's medieval core with a professional Irish guide, passing Lynch's Castle, St. Nicholas Church, and the Spanish Arch. Next departure: 27 Mar 2027 · From age 18 ★ 4.57 (28 reviews) Duration: 1h 55m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 125 per group
Galway Food & Drink Tasting Tour: Gin, Cheese, Beer Start at Eyre Square, then taste gin and food at a craft distillery, Irish cheeses and wine at a family business. Tue and Fri · 16:00 · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 99 per person
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Galway Private Walking Tour: Latin Quarter, Lynch's Castle Hear Galway's Anglo-Norman story from a local guide as you pass Lynch's Castle and the King's Head, then step inside St Nicholas' Church. Next departure: 29 Mar 2027 · From age 16 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h 35m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 300 per group
Galway riverboat cruise and walking tour: 3-hour experience Visit Galway's medieval streets, Lynch's Castle and Spanish Arch, then cruise the Corrib River on the Corrib Princess with Irish Coffee and hotel pickup. Next departure: 6 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 375 per group
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Local StoriesOur pick | € 15 per person | 1h 15m | 4.87★ · 657 | Every day · 10:30, 12:30 and 16:30 | English |
| Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local StoriesTop ratedPrivate | € 122 per person | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 111 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 18:00 | English, Italian |
| Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder TalesBest valueGroup of up to 15 | € 14.50 per person | 1h 20m | 4.88★ · 319 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30 and 16:00 | English |
| Galway Food Tour: Tastings Through City StreetsGroup of up to 12 | € 90 per person | 2h 30m | 4.91★ · 686 | Thu and Fri · 10:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Galway Dark History Walking Tour: Executions & Medieval Crimes | € 20 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 257 | Every day · 18:30 | English |
| Celtic Mythology Tour Galway: Druids, Faeries & Bay Views | € 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 246 | Every day · 14:00 | — |
| Galway Walking & Tasting Tour: Food, Pubs & Local Stories | € 85 per person | 2h 30m | 4.77★ · 388 | Every day · 15:00 and 18:00 | English |
| Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch CastleGroup of up to 15 | € 20 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 101 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffs | € 47 per person | 3h 30m | 4.95★ · 145 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Galway walking tour in Spanish: Myths and medieval streets | € 30 per person | 1h 20m–1h 40m | 4.99★ · 69 | Wed–Sat · 11:30 | Spanish |
| Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Local SpotsGroup of up to 12 | € 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.96★ · 67 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Cong: Quiet Man Film Walking Tour & Museum Entry | € 25 per person | 1h | 4.88★ · 96 | Next departure: 25 Mar 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Galway: Private Walking Tour with Medieval Landmarks & Local Stories (€ 122 per person) · Galway Private Walking Tour: Latin Quarter, Lynch's Castle (€ 300 per group) · Galway riverboat cruise and walking tour: 3-hour experience (€ 375 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (7): Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder Tales (€ 14.50 per person) · Galway Food Tour: Tastings Through City Streets (€ 90 per person) · Galway City Walking Tour: Spanish Arch & Lynch Castle (€ 20 per person)