Attractions

Medieval Galway Tour

Galway, Ireland

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Take a walking tour of Medieval Galway with an experienced regional guide and member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. See the remnants of the medieval period in Galway and learn about the city's past.

Meet your guide at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square where they will take you on an exciting tour to discover the city walls, Lynch's Memorial Window, the story of the Claddagh ring, Hall of the Red Earl, and much more.

Hear how the 14 Tribes took control of Galway from the de Burgo's and made it one of the most important trading hubs along the western seaboard during the medieval period.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly. In the event of a severe weather warning the tour will be cancelled for the safety of the group, and an alternative date or a full refund will be given.. Please note that the Galway Christmas Market is running from 8 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. It might be difficult to find the Browne Doorway during this time with the Christmas stalls set up. Look for the large beer tent in Eyre Square. The doorway is to the left of the beer tent.

What's included

A guide with over 11 years guiding experience and a BA (Hons) Heritage Studies.. Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide

What's not included

Entrance fee into St. Nicholas' Church.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Marteen Lane - Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer

Meeting Point

It's a free-standing stone Doorway with perspex glass surrounding it on the northside of Eyre Square. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour so we can start on time.